A morning bird hunt under a bright Alberta sun and blue skies helps put the work week back into perspective! #getoutside #selfcare

Enjoyed the day with Karen Manzer and the girls wondering the high plains for sharptails. It’s such a treat to spend time in well managed grasslands!

Windswept hills and #sharp-tailed #grouse go hand-in-hand

Why Hunt? inspired by many, I captured my thoughts on this in this article. “We Hunt for the full complexity of all that comes before a kill, as well as the very common outcome of not achieving a harvest. - - the hunt is a journey and not a result” Alberta Conservation

Doug Manzer Alberta Conservation Page 36-37 at issuu.com/albertaconserv…

Great time Bruce!

Recipe for happiness? Big coulee bottoms with cover so thick it hurts! #pheasanthunt McGill #gundogs

6 days on the rack and a 2-day soak in a garlic marinade took away the unease over the age of at least one of the birds in this mix - #mrlongspur . great job K!

Said goodbye to an old friend earlier this month that had accompanied me on many fine hunts over the years. I wrote up a short account of my time w this gun for its new custodian

I often forget to clean the chokes in a smoothbore - okay neglect is the truth of it. I’ve found something that makes this process much simpler. See video at this link instagram.com/tv/CMpiZB2hgHr…

Finally got around to providing a review on Wayment’s book. If you’re a fan of dogs, forest grouse and doubles then - - -

It’s an honour to make a contribution to Barry Mitchell’s Alberta Fishing Guide for 2021! Many thanks to Ken Bailey for his editorial role of pulling together an interesting cross section of articles writers across Alberta!👊👊Carson McCormick

Every season is a bit different but it’s pleasantly reassuring to fish through each primary food source. Last night they were still on big stones but it will soon be green drakes! Ken Bailey Dan Otway McGill

Nice day chasing down trout McGill Dan Otway Ken Bailey

Always there to help 🤔🙄 #trout #flyfishing McGill

Grey partridge (Huns) are a fantastic game bird and often overshadowed by their more flamboyant cousin the pheasant. Here’s a recent article on pursuing greys in Alberta -found on TheGameCard site bit.ly/gamecardapp thanks to Karen Manzer for 📷!!

Are snipe the most overlooked gamebird in North America? I explore the virtues of a snipe hunt in this recent article that you can find by clicking through. Love to hear your thoughts! gunsonpegs.com/articles/shoot…

Backyard guest in for breakfast