My very first kill with a bow was a grouse,, was out hunting one evening walking up a small creek and there it was on a log, took aim about twenty yards and nailed it dead center, i was so pumped i proceeded to walk to my friends stand about 3/4 of a mile through deadfall and all, halfway there i jumped bedded elk well they spooked big time crashing and smashing and making all kinds of mayhem,,seems strange it has always been when i come across birds/grouse that i least expect running into big game.