Lloyd, we're not looking too bad in north central WI right now. Certainly don't need any more rain! Got out this morning with the dogs, and they had a grand time. My old Llew, Chester, stuck 5 woodcock in half an hour. He'll be 11 next month and has hindquarter issues, but he still loves to do it. Kennelmate Brittany Joanie, my youngster at 6, found 3 more. One futile shot I probably shouldn't have taken. Ferns still up and green for the most part; pretty thick in the woods.
No grouse, but it had rained overnight and the cover was still wet until late morning. Grouse probably sitting in trees laughing at us.
The weather issue right now is mostly a question of what's going to happen starting next week. A couple forecasts show a lot of rain for both the UP and northern WI starting in about a week. One other forecast, which I hope is right, is more optimistic. We're still a week out, and I hope they're all lining up with less wet weather next week--when I either become a hunting guest in the UP or my buddies end up down at my place as hunting guests.
