Yes, the glorious 12th is the opening day of the grouse season in the UK. I.e., 12 August.

Most estates don’t start shooting any large bags until around September 1, because the young of the year are so small and are not sporting.

But to maintain the tradition, lots of states shoot a little bit on the 12th.

It’s worth it to me, but not to others.

Double gunning for grouse on an estate that is overrun with them, is a sublime experience.

Out there doing it best I can.