Hey all, not looking for any specific spots....more curious if any have been out lately and how are the #'s. Was thinking of doing one last drive for the season but not really sure as I've never gone this late before
Any info will be appreciated
Thx
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Hey all, not looking for any specific spots....more curious if any have been out lately and how are the #'s. Was thinking of doing one last drive for the season but not really sure as I've never gone this late before
Any info will be appreciated
Thx
They pretty much disappeared the last couple of weeks. Not seeing any at all around here?
Same here, I hunt just north of Barrie and I was seeing good numbers throughout October, but haven’t seen any for the last 2-3 weeks. My guess is that they have moved to nearby properties with thicker cover after the first snowfall and colder temps, but I can’t say for sure.
Lorenzo
Good numbers where I hunt. Yesterday 4-5, Monday 7 birds.
So just got back from a hunt west of Barrie. Stella had 2 solid points on grouse. The first didn't see it on the flush the second just saw a blur of wings. 2 weeks ago moved 6 there. Last week was around orillia on a tip marked a few. 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
I like hunting them with a bit of snow on the ground. You could see there tracks and hopefully it leads to there general area.
I'm still getting flushes,but,not as many as before the Deer hunt. I'm not seeing many rabbits,either.
more fun in the snow!
The population looks very good where I hunt, and I am still seeing plenty of birds.
Finding the small spots the birds like to tag along seems to be the ticket. And some birds do hold incredibly tight sometimes.
I got the habit now to walk extremely slow through the good spots I know, & it seems to be working.
Got 6 southerners this season so far, including one bird down and 4 flushed last weekend.
Sounds like we follow the same method. Slow and quiet seems to fool them. It also gives the opportunity to hear them shuffling away before taking flight.Quote:
Originally Posted by G.S.
I've been away from the grouse woods but I do know numbers are good where I hunt as I've flushed and heard plenty while deer hunting.
Now thats a different story.Quote:
Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers
Not seeing as many as usual in the Temagami area on my ATV rides.
Same with rabbits.
But red fox numbers are up.
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 picturesQuote:
Originally Posted by Jnyiri
Same here. 99% I hunt alone and these birds are not stupid.Quote:
Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4a86e3c8_b.jpgUntitled by Jozsef Nyiri, on Flickr
Curious do you find your dogs handle grouse differently? Does one "find" more birds while the other gives better opportunities at a shot?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jnyiri
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by punkrockerpj
Yup, when its white look for green. Especially spruce and cedar. Scotts Pine not so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishhawk
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.
It's the same for me, seems like a decent year on the property I've been hunting. I started bringing a couple small game tips in my quiver just in case I get a chance.Quote:
Originally Posted by rf2