Grouse while deer/elk hunting...

[Bullkllr]

I used to carry a sling shot all the time...strictly for hucking rocks into cover to move deer...

I leave the grouse alone unless it's real convenient. Noise, and don't usually need grouse to carry around and care for while hunting other game.

[TONTO]

So it's possible that shooting a couple grouse with a 22 won't disturb your deer hunt?

 For the low price of a federal tax stamp you can put a can on it

[REHJWA]

So it's possible that shooting a couple grouse with a 22 won't disturb your deer hunt?

Yes...carry a .22 revolver with short loads.

[Jolten]

My grandpa used to take them out with a lawn dart. Not exactly practical but it was funny as hell to watch.

[James]

I also used slingshot as a kid (not sure if it was legal back then or not).

I have also gotten them with a treking pole, stick, and by hand.  Not sure if this is legal anymore, even though I haven't done this forever I should prob look into it...

Here is my procedure for getting them by hand.  Sucess rate isn't great, exp if they are warry, but if there is enought around I have usually been able to get dinner.

-When I encounter a covey, stop and put down pack.
-Walk as close as I can to them until they start walking away.
-Pick a target.
-Start circling around my prey with a capture orbit (it can't tell I am getting closer).
-Leap on prey, be prepared to bat out of the air, they can hop to flight much quicker than you think.

[washelkhunter]

I'll often carry a wrist rocket with me.

[tonymiller7]

I carry a 22 while deer hunting but limit myself to only shooting grouse when walking back to my truck after I'm done hunting.

[Dave Workman]

So it's possible that shooting a couple grouse with a 22 won't disturb your deer hunt?

Uh huh.
I actually shot grouse with a .22 pistol on a couple of occasions and as I was picking them up, a deer walked by. 

I acquired a vintage Ruger Standard (the original MK I) a few years ago. Loaded with subsonics, it is a killer. I can hit the round bottom of a tin can consistently at 25 yards with it and grouse will let you get much closer if you just take your time.

This time around Bobcat is right.    and I wholeheartedly agree. The semi-auto .22 pistol in good hands will put meat in the pot.  But do as BC suggests....SUBSONICS.

Try this with those hyper velocity rounds and the report will not only give you tinnitis, it'll tell every critter in the neighborhood that you're there.
 

[RadSav]

In Canada we use a stick!  Most of the time down here I use a $20.00 arrow

[Smossy]

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.

Carry one of the arrows in your quiver with a judo tip. That's what I did last year's deer venture, Got a grouse to.
(If hunting archery that is)

[madcow41]

Subs in a 22 pistol are still loud. Henry makes a 22 survival rifle that breaks down to fit in the butstock. Thatswhat I use

[splitshot]

  I use the lightweight judge and 2.5 shell with  6 shot.  try for a headshot.  mike w

[Dave Workman]

So it's possible that shooting a couple grouse with a 22 won't disturb your deer hunt?

Oh, absolutely.
I've had deer walk toward me after I shot one of their buddies and an 06 makes a hell of a lot more noise than a .22 pistol.

I bought my little vintage Ruger .22 pistol a few years ago at a gun show and that's what I carry elk hunting.

Bobcat is on the right track with the subsonic ammunition, though it really does make a noise.  As for paying for the tax stamp for a can, I'd forego the expense and the paperwork and just hunt with those low-noise rouds and call it square.

[Tiger1358]

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.

Try this)

http://www.amazon.com/Self-cocking-Crossbow-Pistol-Cross-Arrows/dp/B001E11HH4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1409044897&sr=8-4&keywords=cobra+crossbow

[BiggLuke]

Dude... you're not serious right?
Pretty sure a gamey would pitch a fit if he caught you using something like that.