Post by: dmv9 on August 11, 2013, 04:52:50 PM
I tried another part of the DNR land and saw what looked like grousy habitat but it was only about 8' wide and about 20' long and EMPTY.
I saw PLENTY of cover, gravel (road), and food (berries but unripe at the moment).
This is my very first time out scouting for grouse, so I'm a little disappointed that I only saw one.
Also, I need an orange backpack. I was trying to carry too much in my fanny pack.
Post by: ghosthunter on August 11, 2013, 05:24:26 PM
My buddy flushed three on a different road.
Post by: paulf919 on August 11, 2013, 06:37:49 PM
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Post by: troyspinetar on August 11, 2013, 06:54:52 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 11, 2013, 06:56:21 PM
Post by: RifleRidge on August 11, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Good Luck .. A very fine meal Indeed.
Post by: dmv9 on August 11, 2013, 07:29:21 PM
How much time did you spend walking around?
Post by: dmv9 on August 11, 2013, 07:29:48 PM
Saw 4 a few days ago at an undisclosed location.
Post by: paulf919 on August 11, 2013, 07:56:18 PM
Lucky you. Maybe we should team up ;-)Saw 4 a few days ago at an undisclosed location.
Well lets see if I can find em again...
Post by: jackelope on August 11, 2013, 08:18:01 PM
I was there at the site from 6a and left around 11a.Stillwater?How much time did you spend walking around?
Post by: yorketransport on August 11, 2013, 08:24:40 PM
It looks like it should be a pretty good year.
For the record, they were all in the Vail Tree Farm. That permit was the best $150 I've spent in a long time. :tup:
Andrew
Post by: Stilly bay on August 11, 2013, 08:52:44 PM
This is my very first time out scouting for grouse, so I'm a little disappointed that I only saw one.
I wonder how many saw you?
:twocents: Lower your expectations for Western Wa grouse. If you stick with it long enough one bird days will lift your spirits, multiple bird days will make you feel like you just won the lotto.
Post by: AspenBud on August 12, 2013, 06:53:35 AM
This is my very first time out scouting for grouse, so I'm a little disappointed that I only saw one.
I wonder how many saw you?
:twocents: Lower your expectations for Western Wa grouse. If you stick with it long enough one bird days will lift your spirits, multiple bird days will make you feel like you just won the lotto.
Something else to consider. Ruffed grouse run. It is a myth that they don't and they can often get out of ear shot before flushing by doing that. That's why a good pointing dog that has some time on grouse is worth it's weight in gold, they know when to push them and when not to and will be more efficient at finding them in heavy cover.
Early season cover is always rough. But remember, that will change later in the Fall and where the birds choose to hide may as well at that point.
Post by: dmv9 on August 12, 2013, 08:59:50 AM
I was there at the site from 6a and left around 11a.Stillwater?How much time did you spend walking around?
Post by: ctwiggs1 on August 13, 2013, 07:34:11 AM
Unfortunately, that was the only grouse I saw that morning.
And that's called Western WA grouse hunting :)
The most I've seen on a single trip is two. They are a real treat after a long day of hunting though.
Post by: Forrestrover.02 on August 14, 2013, 10:23:16 PM
Gettin pumped for sept!!Word.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on August 19, 2013, 09:34:17 AM
This is my very first time out scouting for grouse, so I'm a little disappointed that I only saw one.
I wonder how many saw you?
:twocents: Lower your expectations for Western Wa grouse. If you stick with it long enough one bird days will lift your spirits, multiple bird days will make you feel like you just won the lotto.
Something else to consider. Ruffed grouse run. It is a myth that they don't and they can often get out of ear shot before flushing by doing that. That's why a good pointing dog that has some time on grouse is worth it's weight in gold, they know when to push them and when not to and will be more efficient at finding them in heavy cover.
Early season cover is always rough. But remember, that will change later in the Fall and where the birds choose to hide may as well at that point.
:yeah:
Post by: cardboard slayer on August 24, 2013, 09:19:49 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 24, 2013, 09:23:43 PM
Post by: paulf919 on August 24, 2013, 09:42:21 PM
put the miles in there's 3 bird days here go out and get them 3 birds and a bunny a grate day
Thought it was four birds a day?
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Post by: Smossy on August 24, 2013, 09:46:58 PM
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It is, 4 birds a day. 12 Total in possession.put the miles in there's 3 bird days here go out and get them 3 birds and a bunny a grate day
Thought it was four birds a day?
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Post by: cardboard slayer on August 24, 2013, 10:09:28 PM