Post by: ZaneHunts on September 15, 2021, 12:21:20 PM
I'll get us started with an opening day ruffy I shot this morning. Saw three total while I was out.
Post by: ZaneHunts on September 15, 2021, 01:19:32 PM
Post by: Grousehunter19 on September 15, 2021, 04:07:47 PM
Post by: ZaneHunts on September 15, 2021, 04:16:33 PM
Post by: Moccasin_Mountain on September 15, 2021, 07:31:15 PM
Post by: mathew92 on September 15, 2021, 07:45:47 PM
Post by: Moccasin_Mountain on September 15, 2021, 07:56:13 PM
Almost had one today, but missed it! Nice looking bird though!
They fly fast!
Post by: run870 on September 15, 2021, 08:16:02 PM
Post by: fly-by on September 15, 2021, 08:19:18 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on September 15, 2021, 08:39:08 PM
Post by: Bluegrouse Bill on September 16, 2021, 12:29:08 AM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on September 16, 2021, 06:01:12 AM
I went out this afternoon on a exploratory mission to a spot I've never been here in Spokane county. My Golden flushed 3 ruffs but I didn't even get off a shot it was so damn thick. Heading out again tomorrow around Pend Orielle County. I've got an invite to hunt some private land that borders a large chunk of timber company property around Little Blue Grouse Mountain. I'll post the results tonight hopefully. Grouse numbers were way down everywhere I hunted last year, and I covered a lot of good ground too. Even spots that have produced for me for 20 years were a bust, which was concerning seeing as my ace in the hole spot that's been dubbed "The money draw" by a friend failed to produce a single bird. This is the same draw that on opening day of 2019 had produced 19 flushes and 3 bird limit. And I could have shot a fourth too but I'm sticking to a self imposed 3 bird limit, as I'm not a fan of the 4 bird limit. This is my first post BTW- Excited to be here.
I saw way less grouse this season so far where I like to bear hunt. Usually count on seeing a lot
Post by: Bullkllr on September 16, 2021, 02:41:20 PM
Post by: KP-Skagit on September 16, 2021, 02:53:39 PM
Post by: 87Ford on September 16, 2021, 04:09:05 PM
Post by: Moccasin_Mountain on September 16, 2021, 04:18:04 PM
Hunted the opener yesterday with my son and saw plenty of grouse.. Ended up with six and missed a few too.
Dang, nice job! Were they in lowlands or higher elevation?
Post by: hunter399 on September 16, 2021, 08:32:33 PM
Had a couple run off before he could get a shot.
I like to clean and cook them,otherwise they get pushed to the back of the freezer.
Post by: hiway_99 on September 19, 2021, 04:26:48 PM
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Post by: salt n sage90 on September 20, 2021, 08:08:10 AM
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Post by: metlhead on September 20, 2021, 08:54:42 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 20, 2021, 09:36:38 AM
Post by: Tracker0721 on September 20, 2021, 08:16:23 PM
Post by: Tracker0721 on September 22, 2021, 02:41:37 PM
Post by: CedarPants on September 22, 2021, 04:01:20 PM
Now I知 getting dialed. Ended the noon hunt with 3 blues
That looks delicious :tup:
Post by: wannabhntr on September 30, 2021, 11:57:24 AM
Post by: swampbear on October 03, 2021, 07:56:27 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/0Gh3z2S/A896-AFE9-4562-4-F15-AC95-97-BD161-C822-C.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0Gh3z2S)
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 03, 2021, 08:10:46 PM
Now I知 getting dialed. Ended the noon hunt with 3 blues
Where's the gizzards?
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on October 05, 2021, 01:44:49 AM
when we encounter a group, (not called a covey), of Grouse it's usually a family! from THAT season's hatch,
soo PLEASE don't shoot them ALL! take 2-3 then walk away
Soo they can carry on that Next Year's season
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on October 05, 2021, 01:51:17 AM
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on October 05, 2021, 01:56:15 AM
Censic says Most Grouse/& game-birds R wasted, Not cooked well. ONE MUST Know how to roast or BBQ them Fast and easy! :IBCOOL:Go to the Cooking Board!
Post by: ian_padron on October 07, 2021, 10:35:02 AM
Post by: mcrawfordaf on October 07, 2021, 10:38:02 AM
Post by: wannabhntr on October 08, 2021, 12:55:48 PM
Post by: Smokepole on October 08, 2021, 02:10:29 PM
Great morning with the little monkey. Up at 0500 back home by 0930 with a limit and even stopped for breakfast. She was a trooper.
This is cool. Looks like the little monkey is a lucky monkey! :tup:
Post by: Platensek-po on October 08, 2021, 02:11:19 PM
Great morning with the little monkey. Up at 0500 back home by 0930 with a limit and even stopped for breakfast. She was a trooper.
Awesome job dad!!!
Post by: wannabhntr on October 08, 2021, 02:18:07 PM
Great morning with the little monkey. Up at 0500 back home by 0930 with a limit and even stopped for breakfast. She was a trooper.
Funny you say that. I'm embarrassed to say that was my first ever limit. I made it very clear that she was my good luck charm.
This is cool. Looks like the little monkey is a lucky monkey! :tup:
Post by: mcrawfordaf on October 12, 2021, 02:38:58 PM
Post by: RugerRay on October 12, 2021, 04:09:21 PM
Post by: HunterofWA on October 12, 2021, 07:23:37 PM
Post by: 22shtur on October 28, 2021, 12:51:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/oPz6nHk.jpg?1)
Post by: salish on October 28, 2021, 12:57:10 PM
Found a few last month, got a limit.
(https://i.imgur.com/oPz6nHk.jpg?1)
Nice. Beautiful old pistol. Do you use standard velocity solids, or hollow points? I've got a couple of .22 revolvers I would be interested in using.
Post by: 22shtur on October 28, 2021, 04:12:08 PM
Post by: drewbogey on November 03, 2021, 07:06:32 PM
Post by: Fletch on November 04, 2021, 03:53:17 PM
Post by: HunterofWA on November 08, 2021, 01:47:20 PM
Anybody have suggestions on where to find them/tips for this time of year? Taking my older son out and want to have some fun. I知 in western wa, Capitol forest/Elbe hills preferably but I知 in that general area. Thanks guys happy hunting. Nice to see the pics, only been lucky enough to see a couple fly off thus far
I bumped into a few while deer hunting the general season. Been seeing them in the mornings (even as late as 9:30am) by small creeks that run through riparian areas. Find a spot like this that has a gravel road that runs through it and you'll see them out picking up grit.
Post by: drewbogey on November 11, 2021, 02:19:30 PM
Anybody have suggestions on where to find them/tips for this time of year? Taking my older son out and want to have some fun. I知 in western wa, Capitol forest/Elbe hills preferably but I知 in that general area. Thanks guys happy hunting. Nice to see the pics, only been lucky enough to see a couple fly off thus far
I bumped into a few while deer hunting the general season. Been seeing them in the mornings (even as late as 9:30am) by small creeks that run through riparian areas. Find a spot like this that has a gravel road that runs through it and you'll see them out picking up grit.
Thank you! I値l keep at it and heed your advice. Everyone I know says the only find them when they池e not looking for them lol
Post by: Phil Fravel on November 27, 2021, 11:16:19 PM
Long time Pheasant hunter. This is my first year looking for Grouce. I致e been reading and watching everything I can and feel I have a decent idea of what I知 looking for. It seems hard to keep elevation below 2O00 feet.
When talking with loggers and deer hunters. I知 hearing numbers of Grouse are down this year. I have also read they are on a 10 year cycle.
I致e got roughly 15 hours on foot walking trails in Eastern Pierce county. I知 find it quite enjoyable and love not doing the long drives to Eastern WA. That said I have yet to see a bird. Is this the norm this year or me just learning the ropes. Or perhaps it has more to do with me looking in Eastern Pierce county. Or am I getting started late in the season?
I realize this is a lot like mushroom foraging and fishing I知 not asking for locations. Just curious how others are doing in S King / Pierce County
Any help/advice would be appreciated
Post by: Humptulips on November 28, 2021, 12:23:34 AM
Post by: hunter399 on November 28, 2021, 12:56:56 AM
When all I have is a deer rifle. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Phil Fravel on November 28, 2021, 05:31:13 AM
I'm not in Pierce so for what it is worth I am not seeing many blues which is what I generally see up high. ow elevation I am seeing an average number of ruffed. I am a trapper so I am out all winter and I always see more grouse after deer and elk seasons are done. Less traffic? Also, it seems like the grouse sit still longer in nasty weather.
Thanks Bruce. Trapping sounds like an interesting line of work. 😊
Post by: Phil Fravel on November 28, 2021, 05:35:18 AM
Always see a ton of them ......
When all I have is a deer rifle. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Lol. Ok. I get it. Next time I値l bring the 30 30. Seeing them with the wrong gun would at least be an improvement over what I知 doing. By chance were you referring to S King Pierce County?
Post by: Humptulips on November 28, 2021, 11:47:52 AM
Always see a ton of them ......When I was a kid and was packing the old 30 30 I would shoot their heads off. Almost never missed and with open sights. Wish my eyes were still that good. Doubt if I could do that again.
When all I have is a deer rifle. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Phil Fravel on November 29, 2021, 06:10:32 AM
Always see a ton of them ......When I was a kid and was packing the old 30 30 I would shoot their heads off. Almost never missed and with open sights. Wish my eyes were still that good. Doubt if I could do that again.
When all I have is a deer rifle. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
This getting older thing realy sucks!!
Post by: Remnar on November 29, 2021, 06:43:50 PM
Even if you could with the price of 30-30 ammo you could buy a 20# turkey for two or three rounds worth . lol.. :oAlways see a ton of them ......When I was a kid and was packing the old 30 30 I would shoot their heads off. Almost never missed and with open sights. Wish my eyes were still that good. Doubt if I could do that again.
When all I have is a deer rifle. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Phil Fravel on December 01, 2021, 10:51:08 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 02, 2021, 05:55:37 AM
Post by: millerwheeler on December 02, 2021, 08:11:38 AM
3 blue
2 west side pheasant
Been decent year for them still have till Jan 15 on the grouse
All out while scouting , hunting , driving the 410 been putting In the work and I have missed a bunch also
Post by: mcrawfordaf on December 08, 2021, 12:19:19 PM
Post by: hunter399 on December 08, 2021, 01:26:24 PM
I was doing really good on being able to locate Ruffed up here in the NE region. Since deer season ended I've been back out and no luck. What's their winter activity like?More often herd up in little group of 5-10 birds.
Sometimes in the winter they roost a lot,in brush and such.
But on a sunny day like today you could catch them running about.
Post by: dwrags on December 17, 2021, 09:14:16 PM
Post by: millerwheeler on December 18, 2021, 05:02:59 PM
My boy killed his first grouse this year!
Great job kid!!!
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on January 13, 2022, 10:43:23 PM
I had posted earlier about these chickens...
In a one week trip (1998) I had managed to harvest ALL three species our state has to offer...
3 Spruce
3 Blue's
3 Ruff, two were Gray phase tailed.. Limit was 3 per day back then... :hello:
All were in Eastern Wa.
I am soo proud of this as Who knew one could doo this,, especially a Woman huntress one her own... :yeah:
Will try again as I am getting up there in years... :bdid:
Post by: Dave Workman on July 10, 2022, 04:38:20 PM
Soo I see alot of success here in 2021, WOW they doo cycle every 5 years or soo!! BUT Did anyone get a Spruce Grouse?
I had posted earlier about these chickens...
In a one week trip (1998) I had managed to harvest ALL three species our state has to offer...
3 Spruce
3 Blue's
3 Ruff, two were Gray phase tailed.. Limit was 3 per day back then... :hello:
All were in Eastern Wa.
I am soo proud of this as Who knew one could doo this,, especially a Woman huntress one her own... :yeah:
Will try again as I am getting up there in years... :bdid:
Withm any luck, you'll do a repeat performance this fall. ;)
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