Doc got the call to open hunting season, with a Ruffed Grouse hunt in Wolverine Canyon. It was perfect hunting conditions – wind, rain, and temperatures in the mid 50’s.
Wolverine Canyon
Doc scented birds several times but was unable to track them down.
Doc
The burrs and grass seeds were much worse this year than I’ve ever seen, and I spent about half-an-hour grooming them from his face. I was worried about them getting into his ears and decided to call off our hunt.
Doc covered in burrs and grass seeds
Hunting the creek bottom on our way back to the vehicle, Doc locked up on point. I could see a Ruffed Grouse running through the brush ahead of him and when it stopped, I moved in. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get a shot when it flushed through the heavy brush.
Doc stares down a calf
Back home, I spent two hours grooming burrs and grass seeds out of Doc before bathing him. Even though I was not successful in bagging a bird, it was nonetheless an enjoyable opening hunt.
Looks like beautiful scenery. Poor Doc looks so miserable with all those burrs in his fur! Don’t think I’ve ever seen him have so many
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It was really nice, but the re burrs were horrible. If I go back this year, it will be after it snows.
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