Sage Grouse

It's been a long time coming, but I finally got my sage grouse back from the taxidermist.  The guy does great work, he's just slower than sap in the winter.  This big bird is a monster on the wall, 35 inch wingspan, and 31 inches beak to tail.  He came out great, especially since he wasn't in the best of condition when I took him.  Our season here in Montana closes December 1st, and the birds still aren't in full plumage quite yet.  Between that, me shooting him, and Bull retrieving him, he was a little worse for the wear.  But he looks great on the wall, and brings back lots of memories of that nice afternoon hunt.