Looks like work is taking me that way for the remainder of the year. My home state obviously has no grouse, however most of our snipe hunting is just a hike with a shotgun ( until now without a dog) with the intent of shooting it a few times. We'll likely be spending a few long weekends in the mountains anyway. Is it pointless without a seasoned dog? I have a first year lab pup that'll be along for the ride but that's it.
