BET ON THE BLUES

[Dave Workman]

Got the jump on blue grouse in one of my favorite haunts.

First two of the day fell to my Franchi O/U 20-gauge and high-base No. 6 Federals

The bigger bird was found about a mile down the road, and I followed it into the brush with my .22 pistol, where it walked right in front of where I was shooting!

[trophyhunt]

Nice bird, that would make a good mount.

[Bob33]

Well done.

[bearpaw]

Always fun getting grouse with a pistol. 

[rasbo]

great pics Dave what a blast..Cant wait to get after some huns and quail

[Dave Workman]

Nice bird, that would make a good mount.

Makes a better meal.   

[MarkyMark]

Your pics are awesome.

[Birdguy]

Nice bird, that would make a good mount.

Makes a better meal.   

Wait you are both right  ! Great looking trip Dave  .

[Dave Workman]

Your pics are awesome.

Well, full confession...I sort of do the photo thing for a living    

[gaddy]

nice! and here I thought when I read the topic that we would be discussing a poor outcome of a hunt.

[Dave Workman]

nice! and here I thought when I read the topic that we would be discussing a poor outcome of a hunt.

It was a poor outcome. I missed one bird and didn't get a limit.    

[gaddy]

Ok then, now I can understand the blues part. so sorry for your pain. but you still walked with a couple so hold your head up and go forward knowing that there is one more out there for your next trip.

[Dave Workman]

There are plenty more out there.
It's because they don't try to "manage" grouse in Olympia.   

[Blacklab]

Always fun getting grouse with a pistol. 

Yes it is 

[Dave Workman]

IMHO the Ruger MKI or II or whatever is one great little grouse popper.
I bought a MKII magazine and actually converted it (thats easy) for use in my Standard/MKI pistol, which originally came with 9 round mags and now has a 10-rounder.

I'm on assignment in Chicago right now, but when I get back, the birds are in trouble!