re: grouse # last few weeks

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Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers

My problem this year is haven't had a clear shot at them.
In general would say there are some around, very spooky and elusive.
Back at it on Sunday

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Now thats a different story.

Not seeing as many as usual in the Temagami area on my ATV rides.
Same with rabbits.
But red fox numbers are up.

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Originally Posted by Jnyiri

Now thats a different story.

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Yup. When I hunted with dad batting average was really good. Than again back then dad handled the dogs, I set up infront on the escape route. Dad would flush and I'd shoot. Doing it by myself rarely gives me an opportunity for a shot however if I'd put the gun down could take same awesome pointing pictures

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Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers

Yup. When I hunted with dad batting average was really good. Than again back then dad handled the dogs, I set up infront on the escape route. Dad would flush and I'd shoot. Doing it by myself rarely gives me an opportunity for a shot however if I'd put the gun down could take same awesome pointing pictures

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Same here. 99% I hunt alone and these birds are not stupid.
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Originally Posted by Jnyiri

Same here. 99% I hunt alone and these birds are not stupid.

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Curious do you find your dogs handle grouse differently? Does one "find" more birds while the other gives better opportunities at a shot?

I have found as the season progresses and the leaves are off the trees the grouse move from areas of mostly young hardwoods to areas with more conifers.

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Originally Posted by punkrockerpj

more fun in the snow!

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Not if you are hunting with a dog. Sure the dogs wouldn't mind but find knee deep stuff starts to get hard on the dogs.

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Originally Posted by fishhawk

I have found as the season progresses and the leaves are off the trees the grouse move from areas of mostly young hardwoods to areas with more conifers.

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Yup, when its white look for green. Especially spruce and cedar. Scotts Pine not so much.

Pre deer hunts I was finding them where spruce/cedar trees meet apple trees. lots of new blow downs from that crazy wind storm we had a while back. If the snow is crunchy I stay home. Dogs paws take a beating and grouse here ya a mile away. Only a few weeks left!

I am seeing multiple birds every time I am out deer hunting. I'm sure if I pick up a shotgun and go hunt them though, I won't see even one.