Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs

Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs Bird dog training and hunting guide for Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock in the Upper Peninsula The dogs primarily hunt here in the U.P. of Michigan.

We are small family run kennel located in the heart of Upper Peninsula grouse country. Our specialty is training young dogs how to hunt grouse by using a philosophy of Genetics, Exposure and Patience. In addition, we occasionally breed high quality and healthy German Shorthaired Pointers. Our dogs are proven in the grouse woods and you will not be disappointed! All of the dogs hunt September - Dec

ember, nearly 40-50 days of hunting each fall. and northern WI on Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock. On occasion, we head out west and hunt them on wild pheasants and prairie grouse. In addition, our seasoned dogs are woodcock banding dogs in the State of Michigan. We would be happy to help you and your dog with basic introduction (very important - birds and gunfire), foundation work, field bird work, and wild bird work. We offer full day guided hunts in the U.P. You can hunt over our dogs or yours. Full day of guided hunting trip includes transportation to/from arranged meeting location, bag lunch, and plenty of memories. Our rates for dog training and guided hunts are very reasonable, and we have many references are available upon request.

Up for discussion is 8 year old Trout, French Brittany, who was trained here last year.Due to unfortunate circumstances,...
02/18/2025

Up for discussion is 8 year old Trout, French Brittany, who was trained here last year.

Due to unfortunate circumstances, Trout's owner is looking for someone or a family who can give him the time he needs and take him hunting.

Trout is healthy as a horse and up to date on all health requirements, of sound temperament, and a fun loving boy.

If you are interested, please reach out for the owner's contact information.

This is a difficult decision for the owner, so please keep it civil.

Rehoming requirements will be part of any discussion with the owner.

Gabby took me off trail today on her conditioning run because sll she does is finds birds...
02/18/2025

Gabby took me off trail today on her conditioning run because sll she does is finds birds...

02/18/2025

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public's help to conduct a community-based wolf survey in the Lower Peninsula.

Gabby with the find on the way out...Scout was an as***le and made it a divided find.
02/14/2025

Gabby with the find on the way out...Scout was an as***le and made it a divided find.

Scout with the find and Gabby with the back on a grouse at dusk tonight during their conditioning run.
02/14/2025

Scout with the find and Gabby with the back on a grouse at dusk tonight during their conditioning run.

02/14/2025

All event registrations are now live for our 2025 events.

Save the puppy clinic which I am still working on a date for.

02/13/2025

Excellent sale going on right now at Pyke Gear

60% off many items for opening day of the Southeast Wildlife Exposition (SEWE).

02/13/2025

2025 Clinics and Events

1. Starting a Grouse Dog - this clinic is designed for folks with a new puppy/dog and want to know how to navigate that first year of birds, gunfire, handling, and expectations. This is a one day clinic held on a Saturday.

Date is TBD (May/June)

2. Bonasa Bonanza III - Our third annual fun three days of seminars, field trips, damn good food, the newest gear, and a podcast. This weekend is designed for grouse hunters of all abilities and it also is the primary fundraiser for Operation Aspen Thunder, a veterans hunt put on by BDM Gundogs and Aspen Thicket.

Dates = August 1-3rd

Small Group Grouse Hunting and Dog Handling for Grouse - this small group three day clinic (limited to 5 participants to maximize one on one learning) is designed for beginner through novice Grouse hunters. It is considered to be the grouse hunting 101 and 201, where you can leave the weekend confident in your abilities to identify a multitude of habitat, scout and select areas to hunt, learn how to prepare your dog and train your dog for handling grouse, shotgun and ammo selection along with some clay shooting, and then a mentored simulated hunt with your dog.

Dates = Aug 22-24th

I am also kicking the tires in a women's only grouse hunting and dog handling clinic at the end of July as I understand those type of events are more comfortable for some. If you are woman that would have an interest in such a clinic, comment here or reach out to me so I can gauge if it would be poplar enough to set a date.

Events will be available for registration soon via our website.

UG

02/09/2025

Stay tuned for release of registration information for the 3rd Annual Bonasa Bonanza.

The event will be held August 1 - 4th.

This year we will have more seminars, more vendors, and of course...more of that world class gourmet cooking by David and Joe!!!

I anticipate the release of registration by the first weekend in March.

UG

That beautiful Springer Lucy we helped train this past summer got her first wild birds this fall in Montana...
02/09/2025

That beautiful Springer Lucy we helped train this past summer got her first wild birds this fall in Montana...

Dillinger and Nelson (Scout x Gypsy) seem to have industrial strength toys...
02/09/2025

Dillinger and Nelson (Scout x Gypsy) seem to have industrial strength toys...

02/06/2025
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02/06/2025

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Finally getting around to reading a book that author/editor Rober DeMott gifted me after sharing a day in the grouse woo...
02/04/2025

Finally getting around to reading a book that author/editor Rober DeMott gifted me after sharing a day in the grouse woods.

Thr Chapter by Randy Lawrence accurately described what some, not all, people have expectations of.

It is important to remember that a good trainer will mold your dog to realize the potential it was given through its blood and not a TV remote.

02/03/2025

Today's trivia answer:

Canine Health Information Center or CHIC Registry.

Thanks for participating.

Coaching wrestling has been a grind this year and I haven't had much time to get em out.We did today...
02/02/2025

Coaching wrestling has been a grind this year and I haven't had much time to get em out.

We did today...

02/02/2025

Sunday Trivia:

What is the name of the registry certification that is used for research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds.?

It includes a recommended protocol for breed-specific health screenings.

Dogs tested in accordance with that protocol are recognized with certification.

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Finally can run em now that rifle season is closed...

Film by Ron of a retrieve by his dog Otto on a shot that I have no idea how I made it with such a short window, but yet I wiffed on 4 other grouse gimmes today (they showed me belly...ugh, not gonna sleep tonight).

Drummer appears to be having a successful rehab. 🤞

Me, trying to get back to the truck after Gidget drug me along for 10 miles by her and 5 for me...I didn't have patience for the all the woodcock we were finding on the way out 125 yards off the trail.

Scout breaks at the flush with a swing and a miss

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