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We see lots of that in Maine north of Greenville. You can kill 'em with rocks if you have to.
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I start early and walk trails well into the afternoon. I have taken ruffies at the crack of dawn and their crops are packed with fresh clover. That tells me that they are up and about early. I will admit that warm afternoons have been productive where I hunt, but I don't count on it being a daily routine. With 40 years of hunting in this area, overall, I would say that the grouse are very unpredictable. That is why I vary times during my hunts.
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I agree with Roundsworth. Grouse are like turkeys in that they fly down from their roost (they also may roost on the ground), shortly after daybreak. That said, I try to be in the woods by 9:00 am, but expect equal success earlier. My favorite time is the last 2 hours before dark.
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Good question. I like the 9:00- 9:30 start and like to catch them when they are soaking up that warm morning sun.
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If you have bird dogs, just be aware that ANY logging road up that way that is easily accessed by a vehicle is probably a candidate location for a local trapper putting out sets for coyotes! Thankfully, my little pointer wasn't hurt, but it sure put a scare into me....and the little dog! |
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Here's a pair of old PGCA farts in the woods, North of Greenville.
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Hey - I know that clearing!
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