Straight Forward, 4 year old female, came right out of the blocks at the opening grouse championship of the fall cover dog circuit to win Runner-Up honors at the 2013 New York Grouse Championship, Berne, New York, September 14. The field of 44 featured many other champions who each had their shot during the three full days of running. “Cracker’s” hour effort featured a grouse find along with a back. She laid down her usual powerful and forward hunting effort that took her to likely coverts. This was “Cracker’s” first outing since she was named the Grand National Grouse and Woodcock Invitational Champion last spring.