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Ruffed Grouse and woodcock hunting, bird dogs, fine shot guns, great food, and great friendships. These words pretty well sum up the month of October at Bowen Lodge. For over 25 years sportsmen from all over the country have gathered in Minnesota to spend their days in some of the nations finest Ruffed Grouse and woodcock covers. The evenings around the stone fireplace are filled with testimonials of the day’s adventures, topped off with Gail’s world famous table.

World class hunting and world class food. The Heig's pull out all of the stops and provide hunting guests with a trip of a lifetime. At Bowen Lodge, you are part of the family.

The hunt is really all about the dogs, English Pointers and English Setters. Ruffed Grouse are known as the “King of the Upland Game Birds” because they are extremely difficult for a dog to consistently find, point, and hold. A dog must be at the top of their game to be considered a true “grouse dog”. To bag a pointed bird over a stylish bird dog with a lovely, lightweight, well balanced gun really adds icing to the cake, and makes for sporting memories.

Bird dogs, bird hunting, habitat management, and fine guns have been Bill’s passion for many years. Attending the University of Idaho he obtained a degree in Wildlife Resources and before returning to Minnesota worked in the west as an elk hunting guide, a white water river guide, and a wildlife biologist. Following the Minnesota bird season, Bill travels to Texas where he continues his guiding operation for bobwhite quail. Twenty years in Texas has provided him with unique opportunities to hunt some of the finest quail ranches in the south. We hope you enjoy the sampling of photos from Minnesota, Texas, and the prairies of Montana and the Dakotas. It continues to be a fun journey gathering these experiences.

Bird dogs, bird hunting, habitat and fine guns have been Bill’s passion for many years.

Bowen Lodge, a proud and long standing supporter of the Ruffed Grouse Society, has been committed to Forest Management practices that benefit populations of Ruffed Grouse and woodcock for future generations.

If you are interested in more information on our bird hunting packages, give Bill a call. Or if you just want to talk bird dogs, bird hunting, and fine shotguns Bill can always find time to visit.