I assume birds = grouse, or do you call them partridge like they do in Maine.
I sure loved to eat the grouse we had in the rocky mts. & Alaska.
Since I retired & moved home to Florida birds = bobwhites, which seem to be almost nonexistent now days here in my home state. Several reason I suppose. Some say the fire ants have killed them off but I think farming & cattle operations just don't leave any cover for them like they used to.
I'd sure like to see a picture of the 16 ga fowler. I've wanted a 20ga fowler for a few years now but I like the 16 really well too.
Regards,