Desperate for Western WA Grouse

[Mrwest]

I live in Marysville, WA. Looking for grouse from North Sedro to Skykomish. Nothing south of snohomish. I've put a ton of miles in, I'm desperate lol hunting without a dog. Looking for someone to share a honey hole through PM. I know it's greedy but like the post says. I'm desperate haha dont have any time this month to get over east. Shooting a 20 gauge ithaca model 37 handed down from my great grandfather. I would love to get into some birds before the end of this season. Any pointers on elevation or location this time of year is greatly appreciated. Haven't seen a single one this year.

Thanks!

[Henrydog]

normally they are on logging roads...if you see a keystone light can there should be a ruff around the area.  If you get hired up the road and see a busch light can that is were the blues live

[MtnMuley]

Close, but you're a little confused. Higher up where the blues are is where the Keystone Light cans are.

[lewy]

I kill most mine while drinking coors light

[Lefthook]

I can't remember if it was Bud Light days or during my shift to Ice House. lol

[Oldguy]

A "Growler" near a culvert on a North to South logging road has always indicated a mecca of grouse for me. Even if the hunting is bad, the Growler is a nice find.

[trophyhunt]

I don't see it in the regs but isn't Grouse closed for the year? Or is it dec 31st?

[bobcat]

Grouse season has always closed on December 31st.

[NW-GSP]

I have dogs and I don't really hunt grouse on the west side. For the amount of time I would have to drive to get to spots to hunt them I would rather drive to eastern wa.

[JJB11B]

A "Growler" near a culvert on a North to South logging road has always indicated a mecca of grouse for me. Even if the hunting is bad, the Growler is a nice find.

Growler? like an empty beer growler or some type of critter? Are you referring to a bobcat? not trying to be a smart@$$ this time, I am genuinely curious

[fish vacuum]

Just gotta walk the gated roads. They're harder to find when there's snow on the ground.

[davk]

Don't be afraid to walk areas you have been already.  I could have limited out on some days, then Ill go weeks without seeing a single grouse while walking the same path. 

[HUNTNORTHWEST]

IF YOU FIND KEYSTONE,BUDLIGHT,BUSCH,COORS and ICE HOUSE CANS.

you found the breeding grounds       .

[Alpine Mojo]

Don't be talking chit about Coors Light.  And don't you even think about dissin' an Ithaca 37.  That's a John Browning classic!!

Mr West, you are welcome around the campfire any day.

[JJB11B]

Don't be talking chit about Coors Light.  And don't you even think about dissin' an Ithaca 37.  That's a John Browning classic!!

Mr West, you are welcome around the campfire any day.

my baby sister drinks coors light. all real men drink buckskins

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Schmidt???

[Alpine Mojo]

my baby sister drinks coors light.

And where do you think she learned that from?   

[Squidward]

with this snow and cold, I have seen been seeing some digging around under the brush where the ground was more open. lot of walking and not much killing. Good Luck!

[Bullkllr]

Schmidt???

Avoid Schmidt cans when grouse hunting. Schmidt made a lot of beer that apparently worked very well for many outdoor pursuits, but to my knowledge they never made a grouse attracting beer.

If they made the grouse beer, it would be the ultimate- but a goose, elk, or muskie can has no more grouse attracting power than any other random can.

[RadShingo]

I've been going to Sultan Basin and hiking in pretty far. I see 1 or 2 in 5 miles and that's it. Also south of Sultan and haven't had any luck either. Near lake Roesiger I've seen a few this year but not as many as I thought there should be.

[JJB11B]

my baby sister drinks coors light.

And where do you think she learned that from?   

she's 12

[Alpine Mojo]

Then you better have a talk with her about that fake ID she's been using.

[jkononen]

my baby sister drinks coors light.

And where do you think she learned that from?   

she's 12

That cracked me up.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

Real men drink whisky.