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Has anyone seen any forecast for grouse in 2014? Not that it's going to stop us from hunting but just curious what to expect. Temagami area was a bit slower last year than in previous years and some are saying the winter will undoubtedly impact populations for 2014.
running red squrril road and some side roads seeing between 4 to 6 every time mostly all hens
That's promising news. Looking forward to some scouting during or after the bear hunt. Love that area!
Thanks
I've seen great numbers of birds in various areas of the province already.
Maybe the bad winter was tough on Turkey (tag still burning a hole in my pocket) but not so bad for grouse. Good news. Thanks
Same, and in places I have not seen them before.Quote:
Originally Posted by TurkeyRookie
Heard more drumming than last year so far.
Haven’t heard any Grouse drumming around Rosseau yet, I didhear some turkeys when I was cutting wood last week.
Found - Im not far from Rosseau and walking the dogs in the bush last week heard grouse drumming.
only saw three birds today I figure they are probably starting to nest
Nice to hear you heard some:goodstuff:, where bouts are you, we are down the 632? I saw a grouse just outside the Eagle Lake Gun Club outside of Sundridge when I was there yesterday. Too many guns shots were going on to hear them when I was at the club:).Quote:
Originally Posted by maplevizsla
on the property I have permission to turkey hunt on, i was hearing this "drumming" almost everyday (from every direction) and had no clue what it was until I spooked one going In one afternoon. Very nice looking bird for sure and seems to be lots of them over where I am
I was out turkey hunting in Beeton and heard constant drumming. I went for a walk and spooked two of them on separate occasions. I have never gone for grouse on this property. I usually get them up near Temagami in the fall but I may try a little closer to home this winter.
Is temagami really the closest south that you have good odds of finding grouse without a dog?
Absolutely not. Draw a triangle on a map with the points being Mattawa, Sudbury, and Parry Sound. Take a walk on crown land inside that triangle.Quote:
Originally Posted by topher
I've heard a ton drumming any time I've been out in the bush - haven't seen any though, must be nesting.
three grouse one rabbit one moose today and yes a dog makes a world of difference I realize some might not agree with the northern way let the dog run and shoot them out of the trees
I heard drumming all morning back on the 17th while I was out turkey hunting on a farm property in Grand Valley and again on the 19th.
All the hens are safely sitting on huge clutches, that will hatch to find lots of food and good weather, there will be no predators and they will all make it to fall to flush into woodland clearings in front of our well mannered dogs. Spring is for dreaming. :D
Dreaming or not I hope you're right Downwind
only saw two birds yesterday I am thinking these birds are nesting right beside the trail
Despite the winter we had last year - I think the grouse made it through pretty well (but I'm looking at a small area) - about 400 acres total. Then again, we weren't too hard on them last fall either - not sure if that makes a difference (MNR and RGS seems to think not).
Should be a good fall if we don't run into an extended cold/wet spell.
I was expecting the harsh winter to make a negative impact on the turkey population, but instead I am pleasantly surprised to see the large birds are doing alright. I even got myself a second tag which I hope to fill this week.
With grouse, I am hoping they are going to be fine as well.
Perhaps it is their way of ensuring survival by reproducing more vigorously than the years before. Keep the reports coming from all your areas. I am not exactly in "grouse country" down here, but I just love seeing or hearing about these birds!
Lots of drumming in all of my haunts.
Same. And have seen birds in some places down here that I've never seen them before.Quote:
Originally Posted by mox72
two grouse no chicks one moose bull,gotta think should see chicks soon
The chicks are hatching seen one grouse today with at least 5 or more chicks day olds.
finally saw some chicks with two different hens
I have been watching a couple hens nesting for a while now as they are nesting in an area I have to do some cutting. When I checked on the nests thursday all were hatched and gone. Been seeing quite a few others around as well.
Was at the camp this weekend and saw a male dance around my truck while I stopped to look. Then a hen the next day. She only had two chicks that I could spot. Big enough they flew up and lit on a low branch.
I have seen lots in the Southriver area, but then again its always prime hunting there.
Back in the 70's that is where my dad and I would go. Trout Creek to South River. About 20 years ago I went back with my brother. Funny how the walk that seemed so long/far for a 10 year old took us only an hour or so to complete.Quote:
Originally Posted by pitbullf4i
Oh yea, I can relate to that. When I was a kid it felt like it would take 2 hours to ride into the hunt camp, In reality it only takes 20 lol. But we were riding Honda 200s 3wheelers apposed to Polaris 850xp now. lol
Saw two beautiful grouse on a dirt road the other day. We were travelling in Bancroft area and I let my 1 year old GSP out of the car to go point his firs live grouse! It was exciting to say the least and I even took a couple of pictures with my cell phone. ;)