"Clear them all out? W-won't that..."
"How long has it been since the first release? The only ones left are exceptionally good at hiding."
Robert waved his hand dismissively. "Grouse aren't native to this area. Since we released them, we're responsible for retrieving them. That's perfectly normal. Besides, the drop was only ever a small measure to help the contestants get through the initial rough patch."
"Now that the contestants are all gradually settling into a rhythm, these uncaptured grouse have no more use."
"The black-tailed deer are another story. The forest already has a deer population, so a few more won't make a difference. Plus, we'd need guns to retrieve them, which is way too much of a hassle."
"Oh, so that's how it is."
Several staff members nodded in understanding and immediately began to tally the specific locations of the remaining grouse.
