Late Season Grouse Hunting

Late season grouse hunting has been excellent. Ruffed grouse are bunching up providing multiple shots at each point. Lots of clear open shots, providing excellent opportunities for kill shots

Late-season grouse hunting can provide increased opportunities for bird shooting due to several factors:

  1. Bird Behavior: As the season progresses, grouse may become more concentrated in certain areas, especially if food sources are limited, making them easier to locate.

  2. Weather Conditions: Colder weather can push grouse to specific areas that are easier to access by hunters, especially if snow makes the birds more visible.

  3. Hunting Pressure: With the hunting season nearing its end, some hunters might target late-season birds, increasing success rates due to less pressure in certain regions.

However, late-season hunting also poses challenges, including harsher weather and more difficult terrain. Birds may also become warier, making them harder to hunt.