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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: greenx1994 on September 07, 2012, 09:41:07 AM

Title: Grouse Locations`
Post by: greenx1994 on September 07, 2012, 09:41:07 AM: Been reading up on grouse hunting recently as I've never hunted them unless I'm looking for deer as well. Anxious to get my new pup out on her first official hunt and am wondering if anyone has some good suggestions for places to hunt. Not looking for anyones secret hole of course, was thinking of maybe trying to adventure on some logging roads between Monroe and Stevens pass. Any suggestions?
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Post by: Greg30-06 on September 07, 2012, 10:20:39 AM: Wow first post and already asking for spots b :yike: :bdid:ut not honey holes lol
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Post by: greenx1994 on September 07, 2012, 10:45:07 AM: Dont get your panties in a twist you don't gotta help if you dont want to...maybe its just something like down low has been more productive then up high. Trust me im not gonna shoot all your grouse bro.
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Post by: h20hunter on September 07, 2012, 10:47:11 AM: Not a ton of help but shoot me a pm with your email. I know of some areas that with a bottle of water and a few hours you should be able to scare a few up. I won't even suggest c-post as a hunting spot. Scouts honor.
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Post by: shedcrazy on September 07, 2012, 10:49:01 AM: In the woods
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Post by: NW-GSP on September 07, 2012, 10:50:33 AM: I would try to help but I'm still figuring it out myself, I have seen more while out driving then I have pounding the brush and woods
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 07, 2012, 10:57:48 AM: Grouse tend to like certain areas. If you find a place where there are grouse, keep going back there. That's where you will find them consistently.
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Post by: Stilly bay on September 07, 2012, 11:18:08 AM: Quote from: h20hunter on September 07, 2012, 10:47:11 AM
I won't even suggest c-post as a hunting spot. Scouts honor.
don't forget D- post, or E-post, or the completely overrated F-post.

find a gated logging road and go for a walk. get up and out early and the birds will be picking gravel along the road. if the first road you pick doesn't produce, find another one. rinse and repeat.
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on September 07, 2012, 11:27:39 AM: Isn't there a ruffed grouse club in seattle/king county? They might know the close by areas.
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Post by: sirmissalot on September 07, 2012, 11:47:40 AM: I see a ton of grouse while mushroom picking. If I had a dog that's where I would head. Look for areas with young timber, that's thin enough underneath to walk through but not let too much light in. I could give you some areas but I am a long drive from you for some grouse
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Post by: h20hunter on September 07, 2012, 12:13:44 PM: PM received.....email sent. Good luck.
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Post by: greenx1994 on September 08, 2012, 04:27:49 PM: Thanks to all those who replyed to the annoying guy asking where to go. Especially H20Hunter. Got my eye on some good spots now Ill be sure to post pictures if I have success.
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Post by: NW-GSP on September 08, 2012, 05:03:44 PM: Quote from: greenx1994 on September 08, 2012, 04:27:49 PM
Thanks to all those who replyed to the annoying guy asking where to go. Especially H20Hunter. Got my eye on some good spots now Ill be sure to post pictures if I have success.

Best of luck to you!
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Post by: JakeLand on September 09, 2012, 05:04:26 PM: was that you with the young pup named bella i met today (sunday)
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Post by: greenx1994 on September 09, 2012, 05:13:59 PM: yeah you must be the guy I saw with the grouse in your pack...only dude who knew what he was doin. I was wonderin if you might be on this sight. Tried that road you recommended below the gravel pit with no luck. I need to get my dog practicing with some wings so she can get on the sent better. Let me know if you ever wanna show me a thing or two out in the field sometime.
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Post by: JakeLand on September 09, 2012, 05:49:05 PM: we will be going out saturday evening same place not sure on a time yet but i'll let ya know . great looking pup
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Post by: greenx1994 on September 10, 2012, 08:48:02 AM: thanks man, she was pretty worn out after yeateday. i think im gonna head up early a day this week if i can find the time. hopefully we'll get a few shots off.
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Post by: slowhand on September 10, 2012, 11:10:55 PM: I love grouse hunting,
The tips #1 stands of alder trees always seem to have grouse.
#2 walk SLOW and always be ready, they will be there when you are not ready.
#3 trust the dog (even the pup) When They get excited be ready practice reading the dog!!!!

what kind of dog is bella????
I love my dog He is a DD from snake river drathars. 1000% real, Tattoo and all
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Post by: Harry on November 01, 2012, 06:01:15 AM: I'll be moving up around Sultan in the next year or so. It would be heaven on earth if I find out it's good Grouse hunting in the area there.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 01, 2012, 06:09:51 AM: That rock pit is a popular area.
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Post by: Harry on November 01, 2012, 06:23:39 AM: I thought the Sultan Gravel Pit was voted a no shooting zone in 2010?
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Post by: GrampasGuns on November 01, 2012, 08:41:13 AM: Hey man, im sick of all the jerks trying to discourage new hunters. Without new hunters hunting will disappear. I have been hunting for a year now and not met a single person willing to share tips for success.

Dude I got a stellar bird dog, and I live in Redmond would love to go out with someone and let the dogs work.

good luck, I have still yet to find a grouse.
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Post by: PolarBear on November 01, 2012, 08:47:47 AM: Quote from: Heredoggydoggy on September 07, 2012, 10:57:48 AM
Grouse tend to like certain areas. If you find a place where there are grouse, keep going back there. That's where you will find them consistently.
Grouse are very territorial so if you keep finding grouse in the same area and continue to shoot them, in the same area, you will decimate the population. Once you kill off a grouse area it could take decades for them to come back.
To answer the original question, look for over grown old gravel roads with plenty of alders. First thing in the morning they like to pick gravel to store in their gullet to help them process seeds. During the day hit the the timber. :twocents:
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Post by: Harry on November 01, 2012, 11:03:44 AM: Thanks GrampasGuns.
I'm not a new hunter, only in WA state.
About six months ago I talked with a guy who lives in Sultan and he told me that area does have Grouse. Work is going to prevent me from doing any hunting this season, but I've been researching the possibilities here in WA since I've haven't hunted here.
I did a lot of hunting when I lived in New Mexico ( Mulies, Elk, Gambel's Quail).
I'm going to be jumping them up myself until I get a Small Munsterlander and get her trained.

Harry
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on November 01, 2012, 11:29:32 AM: Agree with Polar Bear, there are certain areas they seem to gravitate to. The most productive areas I find are where there is a break in the tree cover adjacent to good cover. They don't need a much open canopy--too much and the hawks get them. Mostly this is old (often abandoned) logging roads--especially near bridges and culverts. The next area tends to be isolated clumps of brush in the alpine. Also the edges of clearcuts. If you add a gate to one of those logging roads, the numbers tend to increase quite a bit.