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I drove home from Kansas on Sunday mid day. I spotted only one group of hunters in the field. Driving out on Friday I didn’t pass any bird hunters or see any campers in the usual places. Looked like turn out might have been light off of Highway 36.

Sorry you weren’t able to make it out. I have some BLM spots that seem to hold birds. I also scout a bit during the summer months. That seems to help find them come opening day.

Haven’t hunted out by Craig since the mid 90’s. Just too far to trek over there. How are the birds outside of Craig? North Park seems to have a descent population and probably due to increased habitat restoration and the shortened season.

I wouldn’t say they get pressured much. I don’t think they are terribly popular as they don’t always taste very good. We saw a total of four other people. A lot of people just drive the roads and try to catch them crossing. You can find birds that way but you’ll burn a lot of gas. Generally...

Thanks Kiva. I'm glad you enjoy my stories. You should hunt both! Either would be great with your lab. Sage grouse tend to like flat areas. You will walk many miles without any nearby water sources to find them. It can be hard on both dogs and hunters. You'll have to carry a lot of...

Depends on the what we think winter and spring conditions were. We hunt both North Park area and the West over by Craig. Since the season is short we can only really hit one spot.

Generally we find them from 9800 to 10500

Kiva, It is addicting. It is the challenge and the beautiful country where they live. We went out on the first and did fairly well even having to go to our secondary spots. Make sure you read my post on sage grouse. We had a great day.

Finished out my weekend chasing blues. Sage on Saturday and blues on Sunday. Have to love the opportunities we can find here in Colorado.

I know I’ve said this before but there is no other bird I would rather hunt than sage grouse. The excitement of turkey sized grouse taking flight in a covey break is just awesome. September 12th was opening weekend of Sage grouse. We arrived at our parking spot along a small creek just at...

I’m glad my tips were of service.

Great job Kiva! Welcome to an addiction that you’ll never shake.

Thanks. Think she’s going to be a good one.

Kiva, Glad to hear you’re still fishing. I doubt I’ll have a chance this year unless I bring a rod when I hunt Blues..

Thanks. She was born on May 27th

She won’t be ready for early season but I think she’ll be ready for a few jaunts come January. Presenting my new Lab pup Ruby.

Great video as always. Teaching lessons to a young man that will last a lifetime. I remember fishing with my father. Times I cherish and will never forget. Reminds me I don’t get fishing enough.

The passing of a bird dog reminds you of your own mortality. It reminds you how short the seasons really are. It reminds you that every day not hunting will be a day lost forever. It also reminds you of the camaraderie between dog and handler. The great retrieves, the wet and cold days...

American Arms Derby 12ga SxS This gun is in great shape. Wood was refinished when the decelerator pad was installed. Forcing cones lengthened to 1-1/2”. True hand detachable sidelocks with coil springs. - 26” barrels - 2-2/4” and 3” - Straight stock and splinter forend - 14-1/2” LOP (Front...

Saturday was opening day of my deer season. I was a bit apprehensive when I was getting ready to head out as it was 45 degrees out and dead calm. As we drove in the previous weeks snow became more apparent as we climbed higher. I mentioned to my hunting partner I hoped it wouldn’t be crunchy...