Cedar's First Grouse!

The leaves have finally dropped and pulling the trigger has become a reality instead of wishful thinking. The early season has been frustrating to say the least, but looks like it is game on from here on out.

Cedar has really stepped it up, learning a great deal in the alder runs and along the marsh edges, intercepting woodcock as they put down their landing gear on the way south. Along with nearly a hundred wild grouse contacts since last fall, the Timberdoodle has proven invaluable in staunching up the young lad and primed him for 'ol ruff, now that we can actually see them attempt to make their escape. Never dreamed he would have so much natural ability.

We hunted a knarly, overgrown orchard this morning with a smattering of buckthorn and young beech and elm. We managed to put two on the ground over beautiful points. At sixteen months, an infant in the grouse woods, with any luck he may just be the one my buddies and I are talking about in our golden years. We shall see.



My Buddy Joe with proud pup!


7 comments:

  1. Congratulations to you and Cedar. Your pics put a smile on my face. There's nothing like watching a young dog mature into what he was bred to do.

    Rick

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  2. What a great way for you and Cedar to start the season...you must be proud! He sure is a good looking setter.

    Scott

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  3. Dave,
    Looks like a great hunt and even better memory!
    Good Job! How's the fishing been this fall?

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  4. David, that's great! congratulations. Great photos, too.

    Jim T

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  5. Thanks Guys, No doubt one of the most rewarding days in the field that will live eternal.

    Jim - Sorry about the truck...hope it is back in one piece. You guys crack me up!

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  6. truck is great--nothing 700 bucks couldn't cure.

    my new heroes are the boys at Park Falls Automotive.

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