Ruffed Grouse

Rooster pheasants aging in front of license plates in the background
How and Why You Should Age Your Upland Bird Meat

Aging upland birds tenderizes the meat and concentrates the flavor, taking your wild game cooking…

Game bird pieces on a cutting board ready for cooking
How to Butcher an Upland Game Bird

How, when, and why to break down upland game birds for cooking, along with instructions…

Amanda Ballengee's hunting dog a Weimaraner
Perspectives – A West Virginia Hunting Film

In the mountains of West Virginia, in the covers of ruffed grouse and woodcock journey…

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Upland Stuffed Acorn Squash

This versatile recipe combines upland birds with the best of winter ingredients Aside from cold…

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Using Scout-N-Hunt for New England Grouse Hunting

Finding new grouse hunting covers in New England with the Scout-N-Hunt app The truck crept…

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Hunting Ruffed Grouse in the Rain

Tips for making the most of inclement weather when grouse hunting in the northwoods Let’s…

A german wirehaired pointer retrieves a pheasant
Most Popular Game Birds By Access and Generation

How is the future of game bird hunting trends changing in North America? Will the…

a pot with wild game birds in brine
Brining Game Birds for Grilling

Want to learn how to properly brine those game birds for more moist meat? Between…

a grouse hunter examines mountain ash berries
Targeting Mountain Ash to Find Ruffed Grouse

Ruffed grouse habitat identification can be complicated, and sometimes simplifying things can be a good…

a ptarmigan grouse stands on a rock in Alaska
Small Game and Bird Hunting in Alaska, Season Dates, Licenses Fees, and New Rules

The adventures of small game and bird hunting are ready for the taking on the…

A sage grouse standing out in the open Sage Steppe
Impacts of Pipeline Projects on Upland Game Birds

After a hard stance from Biden, the Keystone XL pipeline has been canceled and critical…

Aldo Leopold the conservationist with his hunting dogs.
Aldo Leopold: Wisdom of a Ruffed Grouse Hunter

Understanding Aldo Leopold: a founding father of conservation and passionate ruffed grouse hunter Aldo Leopold…

A ruffed grouse walking in the snow in Alaska
Hunting Ruffed Grouse in Alaska

Learning to adapt to Alaskan ruffed grouse habitat and hunting Autumn has long passed in…

A bird hunter in Utah with his German shorthaired pointers.
Bird Hunting Opportunities in Utah

The Beehive State may or may not have any beehives—but Utah offers plenty of bird…

A bird hunter in Connecticut
Connecticut Small Game and Bird Hunting Seasons and Opportunities

Connecticut offers amazing bird hunting like woodcock and pheasant as well as other small game…

A ruffed grouse sitting in a tree
Can We Stop the Decline of the Ruffed Grouse?

The future of ruffed grouse and the health of North American forests are at a…

A mountain quail in California
Bird Hunting in California, Quail, Grouse and More

Take a look at the amazing opportunities for upland and small game hunting in California.…

A grouse takes flight on a prairie
What Defines the Grouse Family?

Similarities and differences within the grouse family of North America, part of the Galliformes order…

A bird hunter on public lands in Utah hunting for the grouse species ptarmigan
Public Grouse Documentary – Now Streaming on Various Platforms

The one-hour feature film featuring the story of the Public Grouse in America, produced in…

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Ruffed Grouse Hunting in Maine: The Season is Here

The author, a Maine native, explores ruffed grouse hunting tactics and scouting in the North…

bird hunters inside grouse camp at warden worry
How to Tell a Hunting Story: The Legend of Wardens Worry

The author looks into the myths, legends, and rituals of hunting stories in the North…