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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: ICEMAN on September 01, 2008, 07:56:55 PM

Title: The $1200.00 Grouse
Post by: ICEMAN on September 01, 2008, 07:56:55 PM: After investing in a shotgun, ear muffs, vests, Hunters Ed, many days afield shooting, muzzle control, muzzle control, muzzle control... after driving half way across the state, setting up camp at 4500' and scouting for three days prior to today, I am proud to announce that "My Son shot his first grouse!!! :IBCOOL: "

He was overjoyed. Mom was overjoyed. Sister was a bit jealous but overjoyed. Dad is still overjoyed!!!

Looking forward to a new hunting buddy for life.

Sister (my daughter) is next on my list.... :chuckle: Looks like I better get busy shopping for a shotgun for her!

Here goes another $1200.00! :'(
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Post by: MuleySniper on September 01, 2008, 07:59:45 PM: Sweet!! :)
MS
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Post by: robodad on September 01, 2008, 08:00:42 PM: That is exactly what I was going to say MS,

SWEEEEEEET !!!!!!!!

Nice going !!
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Post by: boneaddict on September 01, 2008, 08:01:29 PM: Very nice Ice. I figured when I saw the title of the post you shot the stuffed one in the middle of the road. :chuckle:
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Post by: PolarBear on September 01, 2008, 08:03:19 PM: Awesome!!!!! That is what it is all about! Congrats! I remember when my daughter (at age 7) shot her first coyote. You couldn't slap the smiles off of our faces. Yep, when I read the post title I thought that he got nailed for nailing a grouse on the road or accidentally going over limit.
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on September 01, 2008, 08:05:45 PM: I agree, thats Sweeeeeeeeet!
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Post by: jackelope on September 01, 2008, 08:07:54 PM: i thought you wrecked your rig getting to grouse camp.

thats awesome...stuff you will never forget. stuff i am looking forward to with my kid.
thanks for posting and tell him congrats from all of us.
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Post by: huntnphool on September 01, 2008, 08:11:37 PM: Nice work Ice, always good to see it all come together like its planned.
Title: Re: The $1200.00 Grouse
Post by: ICEMAN on September 01, 2008, 08:14:48 PM: Thanks all! Bummer that the season opened today and not Saturday, or we would have a cooler full of birds.... Heavy wind really concentrated the birds on Sat and Sunday and we could hone in on them.... Today calm, and the birds could do as they pleased, spread out...and we could only hunt them a few hours.

Very worthwhile trip though... My son exclaimed that it was the best day of his life!!! :)
Title: Re: The $1200.00 Grouse
Post by: huntnphool on September 01, 2008, 08:17:29 PM: Quote from: Iceman on September 01, 2008, 08:14:48 PM
My son exclaimed that it was the best day of his life!!! :)

Wait till he gets his first deer, better have the camera ready for that big ol toothy grin :chuckle:
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Post by: Pugetsound on September 01, 2008, 08:18:00 PM: That is probably the best 1200 you have ever spent. Awesome. I have one of those coming up in the next couple of years as well.
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Post by: tlbradford on September 01, 2008, 08:27:50 PM: That is a great sight. Very good job on getting the boy started and also for his success.
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Post by: actionshooter on September 01, 2008, 09:08:59 PM: Worth every penny :)
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Post by: Jackjr on September 01, 2008, 09:26:56 PM: Thats pretty sweet. Cant wait to share times like that with my son. He was trying to make elk sounds today with the grunt tube. He is only 4 and it was priceless to watch.
Title: Re: The $1200.00 Grouse
Post by: ICEMAN on September 01, 2008, 09:37:34 PM: Quote from: jackelope on September 01, 2008, 08:07:54 PM
i thought you wrecked your rig getting to grouse camp....
You should see the sides of my expedition, not pretty... Kids are going to learn "Wax on, wax off" this week... :chuckle: come to think of it, with the wax, I am now up to $1205.00.
Title: Re: The $1200.00 Grouse
Post by: Bean Counter on September 01, 2008, 10:09:21 PM: Quote from: Pugetsound on September 01, 2008, 08:18:00 PM
That is probably the best 1200 you have ever spent.

:yeah: Way to go.
Title: Re: The $1200.00 Grouse
Post by: wastickslinger on September 02, 2008, 07:24:32 AM: Sounds like a great weekend with the family!! Looks like your son is hooked. I'd say that $1200 is the tip of the iceberg. :chuckle: Best way to spend money if you ask me.
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Post by: uncoolperson on September 02, 2008, 07:57:38 AM: very cool.

my dad just handed me a big stick and said "go get dinner"
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Post by: Wacenturion on September 02, 2008, 09:44:54 AM: Thats great......thanks for sharing the photos!
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Post by: Gobble on September 02, 2008, 10:04:44 AM: Awesome, the smile says it all. We went out yesterday local in Wilkinson and only saw loads of other hunters. Did some bear calling but didn't see any. We had a great time anyway
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Post by: Gutpile on September 03, 2008, 08:07:18 AM: MUZZLE CONTROL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh yeah, I heard that a lot myself this summer! Congrats!!! I'll be taking my daughter out this weekend however the hatch was bad in Huckleberry so not sure what to expect.
Title: Re: The $1200.00 Grouse
Post by: DeKuma on September 03, 2008, 08:11:31 AM: I keep hearing about a bad hatch in the Huckleberry, but I have seen tons of grouse this year already......... The areas around our property is loaded with them it seems, at least until my wife comes over! :mgun2:
Title: Re: The $1200.00 Grouse
Post by: Gutpile on September 03, 2008, 08:19:33 AM: I think it depends on the area. There are a couple of stretches where I've shot many grouse over the years and I havent seen any this year so far but I havent been out as much as I'd like. Oh, well we'll give it a shot anyways.
Title: Re: The $1200.00 Grouse
Post by: Jerbear on September 06, 2008, 08:19:40 PM: Ice

Tell your son that Cathie and I said congratulations. When I saw the $1,200.00, wondered what part of that Ford went south this time. Good going.
Title: Re: The $1200.00 Grouse
Post by: ICEMAN on September 07, 2008, 08:19:55 AM: Thanks Jerbear! All the kudos from everyone have sure put a big smile on his face. Very proud!

Also, found my differential noise.... I think the ford tecnicians forgot to replace the friction additive in my differential when it was serviced. I had them relook, and double check the additive, problem gone...
Title: Re: The $1200.00 Grouse
Post by: archery288 on September 07, 2008, 08:23:45 AM: That' awesome and well worth every penny! That's exactly how I started out hunting with my dad when I was 10, and well, 10 years later I eat, sleep, and breathe this stuff!!! :chuckle:
Title: Re: The $1200.00 Grouse
Post by: addicted on September 07, 2008, 08:30:28 AM: awesome. time to get the daughter on it.

already a shotgun on here for her ;)

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,11005.0.html
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Post by: sisu on September 13, 2008, 08:48:51 PM: Great job on being a good dad.
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Post by: robb92 on September 15, 2008, 01:51:40 AM: Congrats to your son on his first bird! Wish him all the best in his future hunting adventures