Is Burton Spiller the Poet Laureate of Woodcock?
Burton Spiller on woodcock hunting and his admiration for the “little russet feller” This article…
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What Is a Bird Count? How Upland Bird Surveys Actually Work
How state wildlife agencies count upland birds and how hunters should interpret the numbers This…
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Ring-Necked Pheasant Facts and History: How America’s Favorite Game Bird Became an Upland Icon
History, adaptability, and accessibility of North America’s most charismatic and popular game bird When Owen…
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The Unspoken Etiquette of Southern Bird Hunting
From doves and quail to ducks and rails, southern bird hunting etiquette is shaped by…
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The Ghost of Dillon Mews
Twelve years after a young man vanished, a grouse hunter returns to the same woods—and…
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Types of Grouse You Can Hunt in North America (and Why You Should)
Discover popular North American grouse species and what makes each one worth hunting While pheasants…
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A Full Guide to Ruffed Grouse Hunting
Learn about habitat identification, bird behavior, hunting tactics, and dog work for more effective ruffed…
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Choosing Shot Shells and Choke Size for Ruffed Grouse Hunting
A guide to choosing the right ruffed grouse shot size and choke for early and…
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.410 Shotgun – Origins, Evolution, and Popularity of the Outlier Gauge
A deep look at the .410 shotgun’s history, ballistics, and enduring appeal This article originally…
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Upland Bird Hunting in Wisconsin for Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, Pheasant, Dove, and Other Small Game
Hunting regulations, bag limits, license fees, and other information about upland bird hunting in America’s…
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Upland Bird Hunting in Utah: Regulations, Fees, Bag Limits, and More
Upland hunters can find grouse, chukar, Huns, pheasants, ptarmigan, and more in the Beehive State….
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Upland Game Bird Habitat Requirements and Management Tips
Regardless of where they live, upland birds need nesting sites, brood-rearing areas, and escape cover….
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Upland Bird Hunting in Maryland: Regulations, Bag Limits, Fees, and More
From the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, hunters can chase grouse, quail, rails, and…
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Ruffed Grouse and Morel Dakjuk (Korean Rice Porridge)
Rice porridge is the ultimate comfort food, with an extra-special touch of wild grouse meat…
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Upland Bird Hunting in Ohio: Pheasant, Bobwhite Quail, Ruffed Grouse, and Other Small Game
Upland bird hunting season dates, limits, and licensing requirements in the Buckeye State Like much…
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Upland Bird Hunting in Alberta: Grouse, Ptarmigan, Huns, Pheasants, and More
Experience Canada’s diverse upland bird hunting opportunities in Alberta Alberta is Canada’s fourth largest province….
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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…
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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…
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What’s Limiting Eastern Ruffed Grouse Populations?
Insights from a career grouse biologist on the factors impacting eastern ruffed grouse survival. As…
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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…
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Roasted Ruffed Grouse
Take advantage of a lightly-shot bird to pluck and roast it whole for the full…
