October is always a very busy month and while September provides great variety October is very much one thing. Yes I guide a few 
fishing trips usually early in the month and the rest is dedicated to chasing grouse and woodcock on upland bird hunts with the dogs.
As a long time grouse hunting guide I have frequently been frustrated by the fact that the birds are hard to find on a warm sunny afternoon. I have looked in all kinds of cover and often wondered if they spend the afternoon in the trees watching the dogs and I search for them.
A good part of my October is spent guiding upland bird hunters.
The colors are spectacular but the dogs are the star of the show. I was fortunate enough to guide a couple of parties this fall that took some great action shots of their hunts. Hope that you enjoy these as much as I do. Thank you Ruth Ann and Jeanie for allowing me to use your images.
