As some of you may know, Alex came in from Chicago to get out of the concrete jungle to join my lab and I on a grouse and woodcock hunt. We hunted a few days, most of it was wet, but my lab worked the covers almost flawless. Big ended up flushing 19 grouse and 9 woodcock in the two days. Alex shot his FIRST wild bird over my dog. I was honored it was over my dog, and I TRIED not to gloat about it all weekend. Here are a few birds that had their flights permanently cancelled. Alex pulled a great shot on his bird, and so did I. But it sure didn't make up for all the birds we missed. Alex, I had a great time hunting with you, I look forward to bringing the lab down to Indiana this winter. You are more than welcome to hunt with Big and I anytime.....