Then perhaps there is hope Grouse here will develop resistance.
We found a couple covers were their numbers were on the upswing. Pretty much left them alone except for the last day of the season. Dogs did well, but our shooting left more than a little to be desired.
At the end of the day, we drove home thinking with a good spring hatch next year may be better.
However, a population can crash to the point where the chance of a significant recovery becomes slim.
