I hit a few trails outside of Duluth this weekend.  We saw at least one bird on every trail we walked, and we weren't going for especially long walks.  I've heard they are supposed to be down this year, but it sure didn't seem like it this weekend.

Ditto to Wildreed's comment.  Your pic is great!  Man and his dog.  So basic.  So human. Nothing gets better than that.  Good luck with your grouse hunting!

My husband, Brian, shot one near Two Harbors off the Fox Farm Rd.  He needs to take some shooting lessons from you Cory - I couldn't even eat it... full of birdshot!