Upland bird hunters are a unique group of individuals. They’re well known for being very picky about which gauge to use, or which shot size is best for certain hunts, and they can be especially ...

Two weeks into ruffed grouse season, many hunters are already proclaiming it a banner year. Some hunters are finding mixed success depending on where they're hunting, but many are finding lots of ...

MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — Ruffed grouse are being exposed to the West Nile Virus but are surviving and flushing the virus out of their bodies, according to a surveillance project. Blood samples collected ...

Ruffed grouse hunting grew up in 19th century New England, so naturally it can be a bit of a prude. So genteel in certain circles, so neatly wrapped in tradition and style, it must seem to some ...

The ruffed grouse season opens in mid-September and does not end until sunset on New Year’s Eve, but few hunters pursue grouse in November and December. In fact, during the 30-plus years I have hunted ...

The last two years were among the worst for grouse hunters, and this year game managers remain skeptical of recording any significant improvement. Blame it on the mysterious grouse population cycle ...

Grouse hunters are a notoriously opinionated bunch. Put more than two of them in the same room and sure as sunrise they’ll find something to disagree about. More likely, they’ll find lots to disagree ...

I have to say I’ve been enjoying the weather this winter with the few nice days we’ve had before the snow and cold decided to return. Sure, it’s winter and you expect snow and cold but it’s nice to ...