220. Ptarmigan and Dusky Grouse

Published: Oct. 19, 2023, 10 a.m.

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!\n\nWhy Ptarmigan and Dusky in CO?\n\nPtarmigan hunting basics\n\nThe 1st Ptarmigan contact\n\nHigh altitude acclimation and preparation\n\nSupplemental oxygen\n\nThe death march\n\nThe Dusky grouse adventure\n\nThe berry buffet\n\nLearning new birds and hunts with boots on the ground!\n\nPhysically taxing on the dogs\n\nPreparing for contingencies and safety first!\n\nFinishing the deal for Jim\n\n--\nPresented By:\n\nStanding Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15%\n\nonX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%\nDT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%\nFinal Rise\nUpland Gun Company\n-\nOther Partners:\nBPro Kennels\nUnited Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events\nEukanuba \nBird Dog Society\n-\nGDIY Links:\nPatreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices