Why Are Ruffed Grouse Different Colors?
From old wives’ tales and 19th-century scientific debates to Ice Age genetics and modern survival…
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The Secret Life of the Dusky Grouse – A Project Upland Original Film
In the mountains of Utah, wildlife scientist and hunter Dr. Dave Dahlgren explores the deep…
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The Elusive Legacy of Pennsylvania’s Sawtimber
Pennsylvania’s sawtimber history reveals how shifting forestry practices created, lost, and may yet restore ruffed…
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Attwater’s Prairie Chickens: The Last of Texas’s Prairie Chickens
Over-hunting and the destruction of Texas’ coastal prairie have driven a 99.98 percent decline in…
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Dancing at Sunrise – A Sharp-tailed Grouse Film
In the frozen, wind-carved prairies of the Northern Great Plains, the ancient mating dance of…
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Ode to Spruce Grouse: Hunting Spruce Grouse in Montana
A lyrical reflection on hunting spruce grouse in Montana’s mountain landscapes from the winter 2025…
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Islands in the Sky: The Last Holdouts of Southwestern Dusky Grouse
Catastrophic wildfire and increasingly warm, dry climates may eliminate dusky grouse in the southern Rockies…
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Why Cheatgrass Control Matters for Gunnison Sage-grouse Conservation
The spread of cheatgrass increases wildfire risk and threatens the native plant communities the Gunnison…
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Types of Grouse You Can Hunt in North America (and Why You Should)
Discover popular North American grouse species and what makes each one worth hunting While pheasants…
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Dusky Grouse Hunting: Behavior, Habitat, and Strategies for Success
Learn about dusky grouse behavior, habitat, and hunting strategies to optimize your chances for a…
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A Full Guide to Ruffed Grouse Hunting
Learn about habitat identification, bird behavior, hunting tactics, and dog work for more effective ruffed…
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Choosing Shot Shells and Choke Size for Ruffed Grouse Hunting
A guide to choosing the right ruffed grouse shot size and choke for early and…
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Five Tips for Better Sage Grouse Hunting
Strategic approaches to maximize hunting success while honoring the iconic sage grouse “Miles make memories,”…
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The Art of Hunting Sage Grouse Without a Dog
Skills, strategy, and ethics for when you’re sage grouse hunting solo There are countless reasons…
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Season-long Strategies for Sharp-tailed Grouse Hunting
Over the course of their long hunting season, sharp-tailed grouse change their patterns based on…
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Dusky Grouse vs. Sooty Grouse: Telling the Difference Between the Two Species of “Blue Grouse”
A guide to the history, range, and field marks that separate these two nearly identical…
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The Mystery of Grouse Drumming: From Thunder to Artificial Intelligence
This podcast episode uncovers the mystery of how ruffed grouse create their drumming sound, why…
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The Lesser Prairie Chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus): A Prairie Gladiator
Climate Change Impact (Audubon) Breeding Range | +1.5°C – 33% Lost | +3.0°C – 22%…
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Biological and Behavioral Adaptations That Help Ruffed Grouse Survive During the Winter
Ruffed grouse have several adaptations, like pectinations and high feather densities, that help them survive…
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What’s Limiting Eastern Ruffed Grouse Populations?
Insights from a career grouse biologist on the factors impacting eastern ruffed grouse survival. As…
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Trial by Fire: The Loss and Potential Recovery of Ruffed Grouse Habitat in Virginia
When it comes to restoring ruffed grouse habitat, particularly in Viriginia, our conservation practices need…
