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Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« on: April 29, 2014, 10:10:54 PM »
Hi,

I am looking for a way to kill grouse while backcountry deer/elk hunting that doesn't impact the actual deer/elk hunt in a negative way.  After reading the regulations it seems to me that air pistols are out.  I'm also unclear on whether or not I am able to trap or snare them (although I would have no idea where to start if it were legal).  Please excuse my ignorance, I am very new at this and just looking for ideas better than hucking rocks at them.

Thank you.

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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2014, 10:15:32 PM »
 :archery_smiley:
Or
Would a wrist rocket be legal?

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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2014, 10:20:07 PM »
A 22 rifle with "Quiet" low velocity ammo.

Like this:  http://www.cci-ammunition.com/products/detail.aspx?use=3&loadNo=960

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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2014, 10:29:59 PM »
:archery_smiley:
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Would a wrist rocket be legal?
  Only Way I Do It Is Archery.

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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2014, 09:06:34 AM »
Hunt grouse like a man and buy a bird dog.   :tup:

(Bobcat's advice is good)

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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2014, 09:17:55 AM »
Tough one with firearms.  With archery gear not only is it easy, it's an absolute gas.  I had a LOT of fun thumping grouse last year while I was elk hunting.
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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2014, 09:19:05 AM »
Hunt grouse like a man and buy a bird dog.   :tup:

(Bobcat's advice is good)

I've made rumblings about it for some time, but I really think this year I'm going to take my dog out after blue grouse.  :)
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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2014, 09:20:28 AM »
Archery for sure-bring a judo tip saves a lot of arrows!

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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2014, 09:45:41 AM »
Hunting blues by flushing and shooting is a blast .......With a dog is even more fun than without just to watch the dog work,  but it is still fun without a dog.
May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.

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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2014, 09:54:51 AM »
:archery_smiley:
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Would a wrist rocket be legal?

Slingshots or throwing rocks is not legal.  I did get a limit of grouse on a high hunt with a slingshot once but later found out is was not a legal method.
« Last Edit: May 06, 2014, 05:14:12 AM by Curly »
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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2014, 10:10:01 AM »
I guess I should have clarified that I am a rifle hunter.  Sounds like a 22 pistol is the way to go in order to minimize weight and noise but I hate the idea of disturbing my hunting area any more than it already is...  Thanks all

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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2014, 10:35:07 AM »
I guess I should have clarified that I am a rifle hunter.  Sounds like a 22 pistol is the way to go in order to minimize weight and noise but I hate the idea of disturbing my hunting area any more than it already is...  Thanks all

Food for thought, deer like to hunker down depending on the weather. If the crack of a .22 gets them moving that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Smarter deer hunters sitting in tree stands in the Midwest like to see grouse hunters and their dogs come through on hot and rainy days for this reason.

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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2014, 10:44:53 AM »
I guess I should have clarified that I am a rifle hunter.  Sounds like a 22 pistol is the way to go in order to minimize weight and noise but I hate the idea of disturbing my hunting area any more than it already is...  Thanks all

Food for thought, deer like to hunker down depending on the weather. If the crack of a .22 gets them moving that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Smarter deer hunters sitting in tree stands in the Midwest like to see grouse hunters and their dogs come through on hot and rainy days for this reason.

Nice!  thank you!

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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2014, 10:57:17 AM »
Like Bobcat said, use sub sonic 22 rounds. As quiet as an air rifle......

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Re: Grouse while deer/elk hunting...
« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2014, 10:36:38 PM »
It has been my experience that it is a combination of events that spook wildlife.
The sound will put the on alert, but it is your scent, movement, or additional noise that pushes them.... :twocents:

 


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