Well bred, well trained, experienced, ruffed grouse dogs, seek, point, and in some cases, pressure the bird just enough to “set” it.

I’ve shot over dogs that have pointed 1000’s of ruffed grouse over their career.

It takes lots of time in the forest.

The best grouse dogs are specialists, as their deft hand, and long nose, makes them unsuitable for some species.

They are almost always very smart dogs.

Out there doing it best I can.