New York Catskills grouse report

[James L. Martin]

I don't see much logging on state land, they do on private land. Where I hunt there is plenty of food and cover, I think it's the hawks ,owls ,and turkeys and maybe the latest problem, west nile virus. You hear and read many reasons, for the most part it's been a long slide down, what has changed in 40 years is the large increase in hawks and owls and the reintroduction of turkeys.

[edgarspencer]

I still believe that predators are the single biggest cause of the population decline. We can't change wet springs, or go back and undo the reintroduction of wild turkey, but state biologists need to acknowledge the issue and open up the season and bag limits. Lottery? Give me a break.

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

I still believe that predators are the single biggest cause of the population decline. We can't change wet springs, or go back and undo the reintroduction of wild turkey, but state biologists need to acknowledge the issue and open up the season and bag limits. Lottery? Give me a break.

Also habitat and clear cutting makes all the difference!