Author Topic: Whose gonna chase grouse tomorrow? (Read 9289 times)

actionshooter · « **on:** August 31, 2008, 09:45:09 AM »

Wondering how many people are gonna go out tomorrow? In my scouting I haven't seen many this year, pretty sure we don't have a bumper crop here in West Wa but I'm gonna go anyway.
Anyone else?

PolarBear · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2008, 09:48:41 AM »

I went on a little hike on my neighbor's land yesterday and got the crap spooked out of me by a ruffie that I damn near stepped on. The kids and I are going to hit the old 700 line above Spider Lake for grouse tomorrow and then drop down to check out the kings at the Purdy Creek Hatchery. Should be fun if the roads are not washed out. I haven't been up there in close to 8 years.

hunterbuilder · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2008, 11:22:03 AM »

My dad and I are planning to head up for some grouse hunting / deer scouting on Monday. We saw a few last week when we were up there so hopefully we'll find them again.

bobcat · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2008, 11:30:27 AM »

I saw five blue grouse yesterday and will be out tomorrow morning with the new Brittany to the same spot. Hopefully will find the same ones again.

Not sure how much walking I can do though...legs are feeling a little sore from all the hiking I've done the last couple of days.

DeKuma · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2008, 11:46:57 AM »

Wife wants to head out tomorrow, but not sure where. We have a lot on the property in Kettle falls, but not going to drive all the way over there this weekend!

Rhinoron247 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2008, 12:10:20 PM »

I ran into 3 groups yesterday about 10 birds total between the Windy Pass trail and NFD 111 just SW of Peoh Pt. About flipped the horses over a couple times when they went off right under our feet.

I can't go out today but someone should.

SpokaneSlayer · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2008, 01:30:56 PM »

I'll be chasing grouse as soon as I get my archery deer.

DOUBLELUNG · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2008, 01:32:12 PM »

I'll be camoed up, headed out with bow in hand for deer, bear, grouse. Rifle and shotgun will be in the truck, so if I see the game warden at the truck he'll be asking questions!

bobcat · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2008, 01:35:10 PM »

Quote from: Rhinoron247 on August 31, 2008, 12:10:20 PM

I ran into 3 groups yesterday about 10 birds total between the Windy Pass trail and NFD 111 just SW of Peoh Pt. About flipped the horses over a couple times when they went off right under our feet.

I can't go out today but someone should.

I can do that! I'm in Cle Elum right now, and all this week. Can you PM me with a more specific location? Were they blue grouse?

HCDowns · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2008, 01:38:34 PM »

Anyone have any good grouse recipes?

SpokaneSlayer · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2008, 01:40:09 PM »

Quote from: HCDowns on August 31, 2008, 01:38:34 PM

Anyone have any good grouse recipes?

This really isn't a recipe, more for if you're camping. Marinated some up in lemon pepper sauce and cooked them on the grill. Tasty.

bobcat · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2008, 01:42:25 PM »

Quote from: DOUBLELUNG on August 31, 2008, 01:32:12 PM

I'll be camoed up, headed out with bow in hand for deer, bear, grouse. Rifle and shotgun will be in the truck, so if I see the game warden at the truck he'll be asking questions!

Yeah, well I was a little questionable today, as I had my bird dog, my 270, and a bear and cougar tag in my pack. Walked in behind a gate a mile and a half, saw 4 deer, and heard some elk talking to each other, then one bugle off in the distance. I'm not sure what a warden would have said. Grouse season's not open yet, but I didn't have a shotgun. I had a bear tag and a rifle, in good bear country, and a dog, but my bird dog sure isn't going to chase a bear up a tree. Oh well, took my chances, and never saw a soul. (luckily I guess) Personally I see nothing wrong with excercising the dog while packing a rifle in case a bear shows up.

Rhinoron247 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2008, 03:24:54 PM »

Quote from: bobcat on August 31, 2008, 01:35:10 PM

Quote from: Rhinoron247 on August 31, 2008, 12:10:20 PM
I ran into 3 groups yesterday about 10 birds total between the Windy Pass trail and NFD 111 just SW of Peoh Pt. About flipped the horses over a couple times when they went off right under our feet.

I can't go out today but someone should.

I can do that! I'm in Cle Elum right now, and all this week. Can you PM me with a more specific location? Were they blue grouse?

PM Sent

high country · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2008, 04:03:51 PM »

I plan on cooking up a few of theese....

high country · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2008, 04:05:08 PM »

as long as I don't shoot too many of these on the way up......

Bscman · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2008, 09:09:11 PM »

Quote from: SpokaneSlayer on August 31, 2008, 01:30:56 PM

I'll be chasing grouse as soon as I get my archery deer.

Sounds a lot like me...only I have a couple arrows I'll be packing just for the birdies.

Antlershed · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2008, 09:45:10 PM »

Concentrating on deer this week and elk the next.

jdb · « **Reply #17 on:** September 01, 2008, 01:59:54 PM »

Grouse 1 becks 0

runamuk · « **Reply #18 on:** September 01, 2008, 03:04:29 PM »

The guys went out today and my 12 year old got one ruffed. Silly kid cleaned it before I could get a picture with my digital, he used his camera a regular one so will post whenever he gets his film developed.

hogsniper · « **Reply #19 on:** September 01, 2008, 03:13:59 PM »

Limited today on blues...Man are they stupid this time of year..Hiked our butts off but was very rewarding...Saw tons of grouse a few deer and 14 goats....Good day in the woods...

bobcat · « **Reply #20 on:** September 01, 2008, 03:58:56 PM »

Thanks RhinoRon! I will be checking that spot out tomorrow. Today I only ended up with one blue, and very sore legs! Hiked about seven miles.

JoeVon · « **Reply #21 on:** September 01, 2008, 05:59:59 PM »

Limited this morning. Two Blues and a Ruffed. It was awesome.

Wea300mag · « **Reply #22 on:** September 01, 2008, 09:04:36 PM »

Went out for a couple hours this evening, found two but they were a little more educated than most. Came home empty handed.

actionshooter · « **Reply #23 on:** September 01, 2008, 09:07:18 PM »

They were smarter than me today

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