Steve Jones, The School Bus Grouse Camp

A tight-knit brotherhood of falconers gathers for their annual late-autumn pilgrimage to "Grouse Camp" in a secret Wyoming valley. Established in 1997, the camp is a long-standing tradition where flying falcons at sage-grouse serves as the perfect excuse for deep friendship, communal dinners, and mutual support.

What started in 1997 with Steve Harris’s three homemade teepees has grown into a cherished annual tradition, now anchored by a custom-converted school bus camper. This year’s camp held profound emotional significance as the group rallied around co-founder Steve Harris. Due to severe health struggles, Steve could no longer drive, but his family traveled all the way from Texas to ensure he didn't miss the gathering. In a display of true camaraderie, the entire camp caravanned together to watch Steve fly his bird. The camp also celebrated milestones across generations—from a young pointer pup holding a perfect point to "Pinky," an incredible 23-year-old hybrid falcon, taking to the skies once again.