I went grouse hunting a few times, after walking up and down mountains and chasing a handfull of running birds in some of the nastiest cover i ever saw. I think they should survive, especaily without me hunting them.
Ridding on a nice gaited horse seeing a classy bird dog standing on point. With a covey of well-mannered (sit tight) bob whites is too enjoyable.
I can't wait for Thanksgiving.

Dale Harris
http://www.plantationquailhunting.com