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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: yankees2 on October 13, 2013, 02:17:45 PM

Title: Where and how to hunt Grouse
Post by: yankees2 on October 13, 2013, 02:17:45 PM: Hey just wanting to get started in some grouse hunting. Want to know where a guy could go to get a few grouse. Not asking for a honey hole by any means. Just a good spot where you could go all day and not get bored of walking without any birds in your hands. I also want to know what how to hunt them? I don't believe you would need a dog to be successful but I do need some tactics. Have seen a few Blues getting in and out of Mule deer hunting spots just on accident but never more then 2 or 3. Any recommendations on a good gun preferably a .410. I Usually throw rocks at them till my feels like a windmill with a bad wing. Starting from the bottom will take any help. I live around Ellensburg if that would help.
Title: Re: Where and how to hunt Grouse
Post by: chevysquid on October 13, 2013, 05:52:18 PM: I've always just used a 22 my self. usually they just go up in a tree close by and hug the tree close thinking you don't see them. Pop em in the head then :)
Title: Re: Where and how to hunt Grouse
Post by: jrebel on October 13, 2013, 05:58:24 PM: Grouse are everywhere this year. Ruffs like heavy cover and can be found around draws with water. Blues seem to like ridge tops. I use my trusty 12 ga with 6 shot steel. Seams to do the job. Good luck and happy hunting.
Title: Re: Where and how to hunt Grouse
Post by: ungrounded on October 13, 2013, 06:53:14 PM: Which side of the mountain are you on?
Title: Re: Where and how to hunt Grouse
Post by: jrebel on October 13, 2013, 07:11:54 PM: Quote from: ungrounded on October 13, 2013, 06:53:14 PM
Which side of the mountain are you on?

He lives in elensburge (east side)
Title: Re: Where and how to hunt Grouse
Post by: yankees2 on October 13, 2013, 08:30:31 PM: thanks jrebel for that help actually went a little hunting today for some mulies no deer but did see a blue grouse in some bushes fly across the road getting up in to the woods.
Title: Re: Where and how to hunt Grouse
Post by: blllkns on November 19, 2013, 05:23:50 PM: Does anyone find grouse on national forest lands near yakima? Just moved here trying to get an idea of areas to look.