I haven’t read the whole thread yet, so if Ren 50 already said it here, …”Ruffed Grouse tastes like a wet dog smells”. Hahaha! I couldn’t disagree more, but I remember him saying that at some point because it surprised the hell out of me, and, it’s one of funnier analogies I can remember anyone making.

Myself, love hunting them. Woodcock are my absolute fave.

My pals have dogs, I’ll do it without one. Fun stuff.