rishu_pepper
09-16-2007, 02:17 PM
Well, I went on my first ever hunting trip yesterday, up to Spuzzum for grouse. We saw a handful but only had a clear shot on one, and my buddy (who is usually a sure shot) messed up and couldn't even blow a hole in that bird... :roll:
We went up at first light, thinking that they would be around, but we didn't really see any until late-afternoon (3-4pm onwards), and those we saw were "waiting for the bus" in the middle of the road; they usually managed to flutter away before we even raised our barrels.
Nevertheless, it was a great experience and I'm definitely hooked. We're planning to go again next week for some revenge on those grouses :biggrin: Gotta bring some food back on the table! We are debating whether to go back to Spuzzum or to try another place next time. Does anyone have suggestions on a good place for these birds? We would be forever grateful :D
PS. Plinking is great fun with the .22 when there's nothing to do. Here's my friend's .22 rig, enjoying the nature of Spuzzum FSR.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/rishu_pepper/DSC01788.jpg
We went up at first light, thinking that they would be around, but we didn't really see any until late-afternoon (3-4pm onwards), and those we saw were "waiting for the bus" in the middle of the road; they usually managed to flutter away before we even raised our barrels.
Nevertheless, it was a great experience and I'm definitely hooked. We're planning to go again next week for some revenge on those grouses :biggrin: Gotta bring some food back on the table! We are debating whether to go back to Spuzzum or to try another place next time. Does anyone have suggestions on a good place for these birds? We would be forever grateful :D
PS. Plinking is great fun with the .22 when there's nothing to do. Here's my friend's .22 rig, enjoying the nature of Spuzzum FSR.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/rishu_pepper/DSC01788.jpg