My wife, Lisa, and I went on a nice camping/Grouse Hunting trip this last weekend. It was the first bird hunting trip of the year and it was a welcome adventure. We took all of our camping gear in on our ATV, found a perfect place to camp, and spent two days in the mountains having a great time. The evening were nice and cool, and it was very relaxing to sit next to a small campfire, sipping on a cocktail, with tired legs after a day of hiking and hunting. Just about perfect, in my book.

For whatever reason the hunting was not as good as it was in the past, but it was still good enough to keep things exciting and shoot limits of Blue Grouse on each of the two days. The dogs had a great time, and hunted very well. They only hunt grouse a few days a year, but they sure remember what it is all about, and they have it pretty dialed in. I could not have been happier with them.

All in all it was a great weekend. It was the official kick off to my bird hunting season, and I am looking forward to all the great adventures awaiting me this year. At the end of the day all I really hope for is happy healthy dogs. After that, all the fun will take care of itself, and there is plenty of fun to be had.

Jay