The start of a Booner Season..

[coach]

I gotta agree with you on that one, Ourea! He's definitely a welcome character here.

[sawmill]

We tangled(in fun),we called it a draw.But I actually won.

[300H&H]

Im just a little emotional right now.
That news hit me hard and I have to try to sort out my feelings.

[coach]

Looks like my thread has officially been derailed! I'll try and get it back on track..

Walking through the woods lately, I've heard an awful lot of "thump, thump, thumping". I've been under the assumption that the male grouse are pumping out their chests and beating their wings to attract hens. Turns out - it might be Rick beating his head against trees.

I took these pics a couple years ago - the date was May 25. Must be peak rut for these birds:

[coach]

[coach]

All of these pics are of the same bird.

[frenchbar]

very nice pics sean ! i gotta get out and snap a few .

[The Dude]

Call it tough love, Coach. I like your stuff here, and that shaving thread floored me. I had a
moment, but I'm OK now.
Thx for the kind words gents.
Ourea: I'm off to kill some Asian couriers.....will update by email. You know what I'm sayin'

[The Dude]

We tangled(in fun),we called it a draw.But I actually won.

Sez who? Oh, and btw, your wife is out of deodorant.

[5 spike]

Good luck coach on your season. cant wait for the updates.