In Memory of Gena

This was a hunt for the ultra-wary, world's largest grouse, the Capercaillle. He shot it on the wing at about 50 yards after a 1/2 mile stalk on crunchy snow- taking each step when the bird could not hear for 3 or 4 seconds during it's lekking call. I was lucky to be there exercising my crazy passion; flying gamebird photography. The exceptional trophy weighed 5 kilos (11 lbs.) and was surprisingly good when he cooked it; It tasted somewhat like pine nuts rather than a turpentined old rooster.

He lived life to the fullest while he was here......



Last edited by C. Kofoed; 10/27/11 04:57 PM.