A September hunt on the North Dakota prairie: 2010

I was fortunate to be invited by a friend, Frankie, to his “Grouse House” on the western prairie for a few days of sharp-tailed grouse and Hungarian partridge hunting.  Another friend, Ian, accompanied us.

Here’s the wrap-up.

•    dog power:  8 English setters, 3 German shorthaired pointers, 1 pointer.

•    sharp-tails were plentiful and lots of young birds.

•    early-season, young grouse were easy for dogs to handle.

•    numbers similar to what I remember from my last trip 15 years ago.

•    conditions were unusually cool with snow on the last day.

Pearl, Ian.

Here’s the highlights:

•    endless prairie.

•    beautiful pastures.

•    terrific dog work.

•    sharp-tail appetizers.

•    good friends and an excellent trip.

Jerry, Prancer, Ranger, Frankie.