The Band

They are a band  Of determined souls  With a common goal  To make a bird dog Truly grand Twenty odd trainer-handlers  At any time across the land  Engaged full time in the major circuit all-age game  Read more

Escape

What is a perfect escape from our worries? I know but one To hunt grouse with a son And one or two bird dogs you share You do not have to bag birds You only need to go forth together Where grouse live and enjoy the prospect Watch your dogs search ahead  Read more

My Good Luck

I look back Across decades Of a grand life With joy and gratitude And for no part more Than my bird dog field trial life Which began modest but became grand Read more

Hunting Grouse

Hunting grouse is a spiritual thing As every grouse hunter knows And when you loose your dog  And strike out on foot behind it The third with you is always God Read more