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Tricks & Treats

10/31/2024 Filed in: 2024 Bird Hunting | New Hampshire written by: bs

Some treats in the form of good numbers of grouse and woodcock for my hunters out in the grouse woods over the last couple of days, and an unwanted trick today, as the temp rose to an uncomfortable 70 degrees. In a season of strange turns in the weather from week to week, today's change was the most drastic. From a chilly 17 degree start on Monday morning, to our heatwave today, it was not the kind of weather we want when venturing forth to hunt.

Tags: ruffed grouse, woodcock, Bella

NH Upland Bird Hunting Update: 10/26

10/26/2024 Filed in: 2024 Bird Hunting | New Hampshire written by: bs

That's my client's setter, "Dixie", during her run today in some supreme New Hampshire grouse and woodcock cover. The conditions were perfect for the scenting abilities of the dogs, as each dog had moments of glory (some more than others), and Scott's aim was true. He harvested a limit of grouse and two woodcock as well, and we had an awesome time watching some great dog work.

Firsts

10/22/2024 Filed in: 2024 Bird Hunting | New Hampshire written by: bs

Two days of ruffed grouse and woodcock hunting in New Hampshire, and two "firsts" for Rocky and Bella. Each scored their first point and successful grouse kill, thanks to my clients Jon and Steve. Both pups performed beautifully during their time out there, and we certainly have something to build on with them. They should be contributors to our guiding operation for years to come.

NH Upland Bird Hunting Update: 10/17

10/17/2024 Filed in: 2024 Bird Hunting | New Hampshire written by: bs

Finally, a grouse making it in to the vest pouch, courtesy of my client Gil today. We had an eventful last two days in the grouse woods, with a lot of birds contacted, and consequently, a lot of shots fired. The action was hot and heavy, as we contacted approximately 60 birds in our time out there.

Trending Upward

10/10/2024 Filed in: 2024 Bird Hunting | New Hampshire written by: bs

A better day yesterday in New Hampshire's uplands, as Bella (pictured) and Rocky both made strides in their development. Bella probably had her best day so far of the season, pointing three grouse and three woodcock in a short afternoon run, and Rocky chipped in by pointing three woodcock in the morning.

Tags: Bella, Rocky, grouse, woodcock

NH Upland Bird Hunting Update: 10/6

10/06/2024 Filed in: 2024 Bird Hunting | New Hampshire written by: bs

That's one and a half year old Bella, with a fine point on a woodcock from yesterday morning in New Hampshire. She's making strides in the grouse woods over the first week of our season, handling very well for me and pointing a number of grouse and woodcock for my clients. It should just get better too, as the weather conditions improve for scenting game birds.

Tags: Bella, grouse, woodcock

Vermont Opener

09/30/2024 Filed in: 2024 Bird Hunting | Vermont written by: bs

The first few days of the Vermont grouse and woodcock season is in the books, and it's been a good start for my pack and I. The dogs have all worked with plenty of controlled energy, and more importantly, each canine has been rewarded for its efforts, as Daniel and Joseph had some success for their first time each out in the grouse woods.

Tags: Rosie, grouse, woodcock, Millie, Bella

Cooling Period?

08/07/2024 Filed in: 2024 Bird Dog Training written by: bs

After what has felt like the warmest and most humid summer conditions we've ever had, this morning was finally a cooler one for us to get back in the woods. That's Rocky with a solid point on the only woodcock he encountered in his run this morning.

Tags: Vermont, woodcock, Rocky, Bella

2024: 189.0 Hours VT Hours: 68.5 NH Hours: 120.5 VT Birds Moved: 171 NH Birds Moved: 389 Birds Taken: 24 Grouse (VT - 7, NH - 17) 41 Woodcock (VT - 12, NH - 29)	2023: 222.5 Hours VT Hours: 65.5 NH Hours: 157.0 VT Birds Moved: 143 NH Birds Moved: 430 Birds Taken: 14 Grouse (VT - 4, NH - 10) 43 Woodcock (VT - 7, NH - 36)	2022: 123.0 Hours VT Hours: 49.5 NH Hours: 73.5 VT Birds Moved: 96 NH Birds Moved: 178 Birds Taken: 11 Grouse (VT - 5, NH - 6) 6 Woodcock (VT - 2, NH - 4)
2021: 193.5 Hours VT Hours: 66.0 NH Hours: 127.5 VT Birds Moved: 226 NH Birds Moved: 427 Birds Taken: 36 Grouse 21 Woodcock	2020: 199.5 Hours VT Hours: 36.0 NH Hours: 163.5 VT Birds Moved: 77 NH Birds Moved: 552 Birds Taken: 24 Grouse 21 Woodcock	2019: 184.5 Hours VT Hours: 28.0 NH Hours: 156.5 VT Birds Moved: 65 NH Birds Moved: 509 Birds Taken: 14 Grouse 29 Woodcock
2018: 144.0 Hours VT Hours: 32.0 NH Hours: 112.0 VT Birds Moved: 114 NH Birds Moved: 417 Birds Taken: 18 Grouse 12 Woodcock	2017: 180.5 Hours VT Hours: 44 NH Hours: 136.5 VT Birds moved: 110 NH Birds moved: 407 Birds Taken: 23 Grouse 24 Woodcock	2016: 178 Hours Birds moved: 563 Birds/Hr Avg.: 3.16 Birds Taken: 23 Grouse 30 Woodcock
2015: 202.0 Hours Birds moved: 607 Birds/Hr Avg.: 3.0 Birds Taken: 18 grouse 26 woodcock	2014: 138.0 hours Birds moved: 350 Birds/hr. Avg.: 2.53 Birds Taken: 17 grouse 17 woodcock	2013: 152 Hours Birds moved: 480 Birds/hr. Avg.: 3.15 Birds Taken: 20 grouse 27 woodcock
2012: 114 Hours Birds moved: 526 Birds /Hr Avg.: 4.61 Birds Taken: 22 grouse 4 woodcock	2011: 161 Hours Birds moved: 522 Birds / Hr Avg.: 3.24 Birds Taken: 34 grouse 21 woodcock	2010: 139.5 Hours Birds moved: 430 Birds / Hr Avg.: 3.08 Birds Taken: 26 grouse 21 woodcock
2009: 93.5 Hours Birds moved: 307 Birds / Hr Avg.: 3.28 Birds Taken: 16 grouse 14 woodcock	2008: 82.5 Hours Birds moved: 188 Birds / Hr Avg.: 2.27 Birds Taken: 10 grouse 5 woodcock

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Tricks & Treats

NH Upland Bird Hunting Update: 10/26

Firsts

NH Upland Bird Hunting Update: 10/17

Trending Upward

NH Upland Bird Hunting Update: 10/6

Vermont Opener

Cooling Period?

Grouse Hunting Season Stats

Frost Fire's Grouse Hunting"Partridge Blog"

Grouse Hunting Season Stats

Frost Fire's Grouse Hunting
"Partridge Blog"