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Opening weekend of grouse season here in northern MN. It was 10 years ago I had a five month old Golden (Drae) out hunting for the first time. We have both slowed down! He pushing 11 & me, 70. I think we will both do alright this year but next year?? Since that first outing we have hunted 10 species of birds in 4 states. He has been sprayed by a skunk, quills from a porcupine & chased by a Javelina. 10 years, where did they go??

My 10 years has aged both of! Us 2 old farts found 3 birds that luck didn't go their way yesterday.

Drae with his first birds 10 years ago.


yesterday, 10 years later.

Somewhere in between

Drae with Mearns quail


Sharptailed grouse in Nebraska