Capital forest grouse

[Sleady1983]

Any hope in hunting grouse in capital forest? Never hunted them b4 what kind of habitat should I be on the look out for?

[billythekidrock]

I see a few a year and hear many more. Lots of people out and about at that time of year so I don't really hunt them up there.

Try some of the remote road and creek bottoms.

[Sleady1983]

Will do thanks for the tip

[metlhead]

To be more precise,  head out towards cedar creek facility past Bordeaux, turn right and over the hump, down into sherman basin. Pullout to the right just before the first campground and head up the the lost creek road. It's getting quite grown over, which means very grouse-y. Early season the side cover is very leafy and dense, but the birds will be in family groups, which will allow you to at least get the last one to flush. That road goes to the creek, no more bridge, justbfind a shallow riffle up above to cross, then back to the road and you can go a very,very long ways. When you turn back, it' s as if you are on a new road and the birds are back out gravel'n. Hit the side spurs too. Make sure you have your DISCO pass and look into a bandtail permit. So, how's that for help?

[Sleady1983]

Wow that was very specific! Yes big help much thanks!

[billythekidrock]

Just a reminder that areas you post on the internet are shared in perpetuity.

[metlhead]

Got nothin to hide and a wealth of info to share.

[billythekidrock]

But you just shared with him and thousands or other people. He should expect to have company if he plans to hunt there. Sometimes details are best sent by pm.

It may not hurt you now, but trust me, when you see your spot on the net it sucks. I am not saying don't share, just think about how you share it. Sharing it with a dozen people by pm is much better than posting it once in the open forum.

[ICEMAN]

Agree. Why share in the wide open, far better to share specific details behind the scenes.

[Sleady1983]

I hear what ur saying and if I get some company so be it lol, I love being in the woods just all the better if I get a little meat to bring home

[KenPCPilot]

Keep a sharp eye out where they fall after shot.  small birds knee high brush. 

[Sleady1983]

Will do:)

[singleshot12]

Got nothin to hide and a wealth of info to share.

Guess you're done hunting that area,cause it's over now

[metlhead]

Are you angry that I choose to give out wonderful personal info to someone who seeks advice. I remember a time when coming out of the field, loaded with birds, my dad and his buddies would just lay out the details to whomever they ran into. Wonderful friendships and hunt info for other areas came of it. Keep your little secrets if you want, I'll share mine as I please. BTW, I have told quite a few folks about that road, still have not seen another person on it, and manage to kill about fifteen ruffs and blues there every fall. Thank you

[singleshot12]

Are you angry that I choose to give out wonderful personal info to someone who seeks advice. I remember a time when coming out of the field, loaded with birds, my dad and his buddies would just lay out the details to whomever they ran into. Wonderful friendships and hunt info for other areas came of it. Keep your little secrets if you want, I'll share mine as I please. BTW, I have told quite a few folks about that road, still have not seen another person on it, and manage to kill about fifteen ruffs and blues there every fall. Thank you

Not just someone but 10k someones now:rolleyes:  Not angry just dismayed. I don't even live or hunt near that area. Just never ceases to amaze me the ignorance of people.Seen many good honey holes turn to muck this way. I would highly doubt you will see a grouse there again after next season. Oh well live and learn.