Lloyd,
Every grouse is a hard won bird, and I'll always remember my first.
I've just returned from Michigan's U.P. and found fewer birds this trip, when we are supposed to be on the upswing on grouse. I've heard about the West Nile problem, but after seeing an unusual amount of turkeys, I'm wondering if they are raiding grouse nests.
I hope you captured the hunt's highlight in pictures.
Karl