Where and how to hunt Grouse

[yankees2]

Hey just wanting to get started in some grouse hunting. Want to know where a guy could go to get a few grouse. Not asking for a honey hole by any means. Just a good spot where you could go all day and not get bored of walking without any birds in your hands. I also want to know what how to hunt them? I don't believe you would need a dog to be successful but I do need some tactics. Have seen a few Blues getting in and out of Mule deer hunting spots just on accident but never more then 2 or 3. Any recommendations on a good gun preferably a .410. I Usually throw rocks at them till my feels like a windmill with a bad wing. Starting from the bottom will take any help. I live around Ellensburg if that would help.

[chevysquid]

I've always just used a 22 my self. usually they just go up in a tree close by and hug the tree close thinking you don't see them. Pop em in the head then

[jrebel]

Grouse are everywhere this year.  Ruffs like heavy cover and can be found around draws with water.  Blues seem to like ridge tops.  I use my trusty 12 ga with 6 shot steel.  Seams to do the job.  Good luck and happy hunting.

[ungrounded]

Which side of the mountain are you on?

[jrebel]

Which side of the mountain are you on?

He lives in elensburge (east side)

[yankees2]

thanks jrebel for that help actually went a little hunting today for some mulies no deer but did see a blue grouse in some bushes fly across the road getting up in to the woods.

[blllkns]

Does anyone find grouse on national forest lands near yakima? Just moved here trying to get an idea of areas to look.