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Of Groundhogs and Grouse

It is February 2nd, Candlemas, and one of my family’s longest-standing pseudoholidays, Groundhog Day. A couple of years ago I described how my family, led by my father, used to make a big deal about Groundhog Day (see Groundhog Day, … Continue reading

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Hunting for Dummies, Part 2

Yesterday I told about my incredible luck on Sunday, managing to bag a grouse above the dooryard despite many missteps. Every year we  hear sooty (formerly known as blue) grouse around the homestead. Their deep drumming call gives them the … Continue reading

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