A historic ruffed grouse painting from George Edwards
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…

A Lesser-Prairie Chicken on a grassy lek site.
The Lesser Prairie Chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus): A Prairie Gladiator

The future of the second-most imperiled grouse rides precariously on the prairie winds. A bouncy,…

A ruffed grouse sits on a tree limb in a snow storm
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…

A ruffed grouse perches on a branch.
What’s Limiting Eastern Ruffed Grouse Populations?

Insights from a career grouse biologist on the factors impacting eastern ruffed grouse survival. As…

George Washington National Forest in the fall.
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…

Male sage grouse dancing on a lek in Utah
S1E1 Great Basin Sage Grouse – Project Upland Podcast

Explore the research of sage grouse and sage habitat in the Great Basin of Utah…

Author Mark Parman with his English Setter while bird hunting.
Upland Matters – Author Mark Parman and Artist Jay Dowd

Mark Parman, author of Among the Aspen and A Grouse Hunter’s Almanac, presents his third…

A prairie chicken walks in the snow during late season.
Hunting Late Season Prairie Chickens

Tips for hunting greater prairie-chickens towards the end of their season. The Kansas Flint Hills…

Hunting dog bells on wooden table.
Are Dog Bells a Hindrance in Ruffed Grouse Hunting?

Weighing the impact of dog bells on Ruffed Grouse hunting tactics and success. With every…

Sharp-tailed grouse feathers with native prairie plants.
Important Plants for Sharp-tailed Grouse

Sharp-tailed grouse are a highly adaptable species that utilize a wide variety of plant species…

A sage grouse in prime sage grouse habitat.
A Field Guide To Sage-Grouse Habitat

Learn how to identify high-quality sage grouse habitat in the western United States. Chasing Greater…

A Sage grouse hunter in the west
A Guide to Hunting Sage Grouse

Sage grouse hunting is a privilege that comes with significant responsibility. Each September, an inexplicable…

A prairie chicken flushes from grasslands in Kansas
A Guide to Greater Prairie-Chicken Hunting in Kansas

Learn how to locate greater prairie-chickens in Kansas’ legendary Flint Hills, Smoky Hills, and High…

Spruce Grouse Hunting In Alaska

Building a new reputation for the overlooked and underrated spruce grouse. Spruce grouse are not…

A ruffed grouse drums on a log durning the spring.
Ruffed Grouse Drumming – The Mysterious Noise of Northern Forests

Learn everything we know about the unusual Ruffed Grouse drumming sound, from how they make…

a Sharp-tailed grouse in Wisconsin
Sharp-tailed Grouse of Wisconsin – Firebirds of the Northwest Sands

How the Wisconsin Sharp-tailed Grouse Society Conserves the State’s Sharptails and A Globally Threatened Habitat.…

An English cocker retrieves a sharp-tailed grouse while hunting
How to Identify the Difference in Prairie Grouse on the Hunt

Ways to differentiate prairie chickens and sharp-tailed grouse both in the field and in the…

A sharptail grouse hunter with his bird dog
Complete Guide to Sharp-tailed Grouse Hunting

Discover the intricacies of sharptail grouse habitat, effective hunting techniques, and optimizing dog performance for…

A prairie chicken flushes during a hunting trip
Guide to Hunting Greater Prairie Chickens

Prairie chicken hunting tips, tricks, and advice from an expert After 35 years of bird…

A ruffed grouse shot while hunting in thick cover.
Tips on Better Ruffed Grouse Shooting Skills

From the shotgun you use to how you adapt to habitat, use these tips to…

A ruffed grouse crosses a dirt road in Missouri
Reintroducing Ruffed Grouse in Missouri

The history of ruffed grouse populations, ruffed grouse hunting, and the reintroduction of ruffed grouse…