Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs Bonasa Bonanza II

Located in the heart of Upper Peninsula Grouse Country, Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs has assembled a collection of grouse hunting experts, dog trainers from Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as Grouse hunting guides and equipment/apparel vendors to hold a Grouse Hunting Bonanza!

The weekend will include the following (More likely to be added):

Training Seminars at the Gwinn Clubhouse from some of the most respected and experienced folks in the sport:

• Habitat Recognition and Scouting Tips - Stephen Rodock - Michigan Upland Experience
• Starting a Puppy to be a Grouse Dog - Dennis Stachewicz - Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs
• Bird Selection and Field Care for Taxidermy - Nicole Griewahn - Nicole's Naturals Bird Taxidermy
• Field Photgraphy - Dave Veldman - Sport Dog Photography
• Dog Manners at the Tailgate/Travelling Wingshooter Basics - Brent Pike - Pyke Gear
• Dog Selection and the Imortance of Genetics - Dennis Stachewicz - Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs/Kyle Warren Paint River Setters
• Status of the Grouse and Woodcock Population - Heather Shaw - Michigan DNR
• Michigan NRC Update and Q+A - Dave Nyberg - Michigan Natural Resources Council
• Woodcock Banding - Chad Donahue/Dennis Stachewicz - Lazy 8 Outfitters/Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs
• Matching Dog Personalities to People, Why it fails and How to Pick a Pup for you - Michael Mapes - Second Chance Bird Dogs
• Trap Recognition and Emergency Release - ChrisYeager - Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs/Great Lakes Shorthairs
• Hunting with Wolves - Dennis Stachewicz - Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs/Kyle Warren - Paint River Setters
• Upland Habitat Conservancy - Travis Powers - Upland Habitat Conservancy

Hands-on dog training at Aspen Thicket Grouse Dog Kennel:

• Puppy Development –  Broken out into groups Flusher/Pointer and small groups for maximum attention
• Getting your grouse dog across the finish line –  Broken out into groups Flusher/Pointer and small groups for maximum attention

Field Trips:

• Grouse and Woodcock Habitat Field Trip - Application of classrom seminar
• 1/2 day Dog Handling Trip on Wild Birds  - Small groups for maximum attention led by Aspen Thicket's Grouse Guide Team and Dog Trainers (those without dogs are still invited to accompany groups).

Lodging:

• Lodging is available via a block of 10 rooms at the Model Towne Inn

The Model Towne Inn

190 E State Hwy M35

Gwinn, MI 49841

906-346-7901

• State Forest Campgrounds - Bass Lake Campground and Anderson Lake Campground
• Farquar Metsa Township Campground
• Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs Kennel - Room for 2 RV/Campers

Several Vendors of upland hunting gear and dog equipment will be on-site with a vendor showcase of all the gear you wish you could try on and see firsthand.

Cost for this event is $175 per person with a dog (limited to 25 people) and $100 per person without a dog.

Questions may be directed to Dennis Stachewicz - dstachewicz@hotmail.com 906-458-6120

*once purchased, tickets are non-refundable, however they may be transfered.