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08 August 2015, 06:37
youngoutdoorsGrouse
How are the Grouse populations looking in the northern states this year? Hoping to go come mid October.
God Bless, Louis
10 August 2015, 04:24
375erShould be pretty good here in Minnesota. Not peak of the cycle, but getting very close.
P.M. if you want more detailed. Info.
13 August 2015, 21:54
bobmnYoung: DNR annual survey results show same population as last year. Still at least 2 years from peak.
22 August 2015, 06:01
p dog shooterIn my area of Wis. the population is up.
23 August 2015, 21:38
AnotherAZWriterI do miss grouse hunting in northern MN, but the amount of shooting I do in one day hunting quail in the desert is more than I would do in two seasons in MN.
For most folks, grouse season ended when the deer season started, but I liked strapping on snowshoes around Christmas time and looking for their tracks in the snow.
24 August 2015, 07:32
youngoutdoorsThanks for the replies guys. Always curious to the populations up north of here. In the worst years up north there are a lot more birds than the best years down here. I will probably head to Maine this fall.
I used to Grouse hunt a lot during deer season but there are so many deer hunters here I am afraid someone might shoot my dog. I like to deer hunt too but the season is just too long for deer here now. It has just about killed the small game hunter.
God Bless, Louis
01 October 2015, 23:54
Evan K.I will be in the woods of Northern Minnesota turkey hunting this weekend and will be listening for grouse too. Heard a few on the property this spring and am hoping they stuck around. Might have to go for a walk to see if I can flush one if the turkeys don't want to come out and play.
I was in the Boundary Waters last week and didn't see or hear any birds while in the bush but was able to sneak up close to this spruce grouse once we got back to the canoe launch on Snowbank.
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02 October 2015, 01:22
p dog shooterSaw three today got one along with some wood ducks lots of leaves yet on the trees
02 October 2015, 05:53
youngoutdoorsExcellent Picture there Evan!
Congratulations p dog shooter!
Looks like my Grouse trip may be postponed. They are calling for alot of flooding here and all the way up north. Gonna hang around and see what happens.
God Bless, Louis
03 October 2015, 08:42
NortonThere were plenty of ruffies running around up in Quebec last weekend.....they like to stay on the ground far longer than the ones further south....less ground predators me thinks.
03 October 2015, 20:08
TWallI spent a year in the NW corner of MN. We use to head east to the edge of the prairie/woods after work. We would usually get 10-15 flushes in an hour or two. Bird numbers depended on our shooting abilities.
One of my most memorable hunts was late in the season. It warmed up to -10 with no wind so my buddy and I went out. The birds were snow roosted. The dog worked great. It was a blast having birds flush from under the snow. We had enough clothes on the birds were never really in danger of being shot. It was a nice diversion from ice fishing.
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05 October 2015, 19:48
Evan K.Thanks youngoutdoors! I didn't see any turkeys on Saturday but did end up flushing five grouse on the property. Didn't shoot at any (managed to remember I had the turkey choke in) but I will be back at them in a couple of weeks. Most of the leaves were still up but that should be changing imminently.
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06 October 2015, 00:24
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08 October 2015, 16:36
p dog shooterquote:
Most of the leaves were still up but that should be changing imminently.
They are coming off late this year.
09 October 2015, 07:22
twilliSaw 12 ruffs in one day elk hunting. My mule pointed them out as we went up the trail. Now if I can just get hime to raise his leg !!
11 October 2015, 23:42
Mike Rayjust returned from the U. P. numbers down about 1/2 the flushes 2 years ago.
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27 October 2015, 22:48
Evan K.We got one last weekend and so far that has been it for the year. Next time I'm at the property will be deer season.
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."
29 October 2015, 16:16
p dog shooterThe dog looks happy
30 October 2015, 00:19
Evan K.I wish I enjoyed hunting just half as much as he does every time we go out.
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31 January 2016, 00:51
Thomas "Ty" Beahamquote:
Originally posted by Evan K.:
I will be in the woods of Northern Minnesota turkey hunting this weekend and will be listening for grouse too. Heard a few on the property this spring and am hoping they stuck around. Might have to go for a walk to see if I can flush one if the turkeys don't want to come out and play.
I was in the Boundary Waters last week and didn't see or hear any birds while in the bush but was able to sneak up close to this spruce grouse once we got back to the canoe launch on Snowbank.
Gorgeous bird.
02 February 2016, 10:47
NorsemanWhat camera was use?
02 February 2016, 21:54
NortonI've seen more ruffs since Jan 1 than all year long....of course because the season ended 12/31! Coulda shot have a dozen meatballs this past Saturday alone.
03 February 2016, 21:33
Evan K.quote:
Originally posted by Norseman:
What camera was use?
Canon S110. It's been a nice little pocket camera, although the automatic lense covers like to malfunction now.
quote:
Originally posted by Norton:
I've seen more ruffs since Jan 1 than all year long....of course because the season ended 12/31! Coulda shot have a dozen meatballs this past Saturday alone.
Isn't that how it always works??
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."
11 February 2016, 01:20
chainThat is a great shot. My Brittany, Buddy, had his 5th season this year. He is a great dog. First half of the year, birds didn't co-operate. Flushed early, flushed on the wrong side of the tree. Second half, after deer season, we made up for it. We had warmer than usual temps and no snow. Hunting was good. Still flushing now and then on our place but the season is over.
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