220. Ptarmigan and Dusky Grouse

After a week of chasing new birds in new country with buddies Jay Brekke and Jim Burris, we sat down to recap what it was like hunting White Tail Ptarmigan and Dusky Grouse at high elevations in the Rocky Mountains! Why Ptarmigan and Dusky in CO? Ptarmigan hunting basics The 1st Ptarmigan contact High altitude acclimation and preparation Supplemental oxygen The death march The Dusky grouse adventure The berry buffet Learning new birds and hunts with boots on the ground! Physically taxing on the dogs Preparing for contingencies and safety first! Finishing the deal for Jim --Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%Final RiseUpland Gun Company-Other Partners:BPro KennelsUnited Field Trialers Association Upcoming EventsEukanuba Bird Dog Society-GDIY Links:Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices