GROUSE and WOODCOCK OPENER: First Two Weeks

In this video 4 young client dogs are preparing for their upcoming bird camp in October.

[@markhavingfun]

Well done. Can't wait to be in the woods.

[@versatilegundog]

Thank you! Good luck hunting!

[@bobbycrenshaw5167]

Gun barrel is too long- 23”-24” is best. Swings better, as where I hunt in Louisiana for woodcock. Sow briars woodcock love, so gloves are a must. Safety glasses come in handy….. Guns vary, have a 12 gauge Remington 1100 “Sam Walton Special” with 23” barrel, and now hunt with Yildiz 20 gauge O/U with 24” barrel. You don’t dock the tails on your GSP?

[@versatilegundog]

I don’t find that shorter barrels help much with shooting success yet I won’t disagree with what helps you be successful.

[@bobbycrenshaw5167]

@@versatilegundog I’ve hunted ruffed grouse in Ohio and Minnesota back when it was 30/3 for duck hunting in the Mississippi Flyway, as I knew this would be my best opportunity to enjoy other aspects of bird hunting when my state was under severe restrictions for waterfowl regs…..and the other hunters I met had the same concept- short barrels for thick cover. So, it wasn’t just WHAT WAS BEST for myself it was what others were doing that got me to switch. You gotta ALOT to learn, Hoss…..and I see now your learning curve is a bit stalled at the moment. Good luck.👍

[@versatilegundog]

Appreciate you taking time to add your very interesting insights and constructive critiques. Sounds like you have had a great deal of hunting in Ohio. Good luck hunting to you as well.