where can i find some grouse on west side

[benbo30]

i live in maple valley and would like to get out and do some grouse hunting this week , i usually hunt grouse on east side but money is tight so i want to go locally anywhere near maple valley?? i have never hunted on west side of the state i always hunt the eastside , for everything

[shoot-em-dead]

Get up in the woods. Forrest grouse are in the forrest. I seam to find them at all elevations in the Vancouver, St.Helen's area. The blue grouse tend to be at high elevations. good luck

[TangoU]

my dad grew up in Maple Valley, near where the Olson golf course is now, and has told me he used to hunt grouse all the time in his back yard as a kid.  While they may not be inhabiting what is now the golf course anymore (and you might not be welcome there toting your shotgun  ),  I've got to believe that if one went east of there, into the forested areas east of 276th, eg Taylor Mountain area, you'll find them.  Just stay out of the watershed property.

[benbo30]

my dad grew up in Maple Valley, near where the Olson golf course is now, and has told me he used to hunt grouse all the time in his back yard as a kid.  While they may not be inhabiting what is now the golf course anymore (and you might not be welcome there toting your shotgun  ),  I've got to believe that if one went east of there, into the forested areas east of 276th, eg Taylor Mountain area, you'll find them.  Just stay out of the watershed property.

i live across the street from the olson mansion , i think this time of the year the grouse are preety high up maybe

[DOUBLELUNG]

Brushy hardwood bottoms = ruffeds, open coniferous ridges (esp. young clearcuts that haven't been sprayed for broadleaf control) for blues.  That, and anywhere you find them.  Good luck.