Where are all the grouse?

  • budaman
    North Metro, MN
    Posts: 143
    #212135

    Saturday was forecasted to be a gorgeous day for a walk in the woods so my dad, the dog, and I ran up to our property just east of Mille Lacs. We made two loops around our 340 acres, and only flushed one bird…luckily I was able to connect. It was a great day to be out, but it sure would have been nice to see a few more birds.

    I’ve been out chasing grouse on a few different occasions this year, with very limited success. This spring, and also early this fall, I heard a lot of drumming. But once it came time to hunt them, it’s almost like they disappeared. I can’t remember a year where I’ve seen fewer birds. Has anyone else been out, and if so, how have you been doing? According to the DNR, this year was supposed to be close to the peak of their cycle. I’m thinking they may have missed their mark…..

    tres_pezon
    Plymouth, MN
    Posts: 94
    #70641

    Sent you a PM…

    fishthumper
    Sartell, MN.
    Posts: 11841
    #70788

    Sat. morning on the deer stand on the edge of a large Swamp I must have heard 25+ grouse pitch out of trees along the edge of the swamp. 1 almost took my head off as it sailed by me. After Muzzleloader season is over I may have to make a Grouse run. I’m sure if I do they will be no where around.

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