Grouse hunting.

[Andy54Hawken]

Looks great ... I'll be right there
Andy

 

[Koda]

I took a shot at 40 yds with my 22 and plucked 3 tiny feathers, no blood.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

You could say you were aiming for the feathers ...
Andy

 

[aflineman]

 

[mjbskwim]

Did 30 miles today and saw 2 rabbits and 3 does.
Not a bird to be shot anywhere

 

[Bon Sauvage]

While I believe in a live and let live approach I can see why some people could get off on grouch hunting.

 

[Koda]

how does the rainy weather affect the grouse, are they less active in the rainy weather?

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I have found that a little bit of rain is okay , the grouse don't seem to mind it.
A heavy down pour however puts 'em deep in cover , where they hunker down and sit it out.
At least around here ...
Andy

 

[Andy54Hawken]

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While I believe in a live and let live approach I can see why some people could get off on grouch hunting.

Glad my first name isn't Oscar ... LOL
Andy

 

[Koda]

I have found that a little bit of rain is okay , the grouse don't seem to mind it.
A heavy down pour however puts 'em deep in cover , where they hunker down and sit it out.
At least around here ...
Andy

pretty much what I thought, like most wildlife.

I'm hoping to go out grouse hunting one more weekend before deer season. I think the weather will be good after this weekend anyways so any rain shouldn't matter.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Well good luck and be safe.
Andy

 

[nwwoodsman]

7 miles on foot today with the shotgun and nothing. I did see 7 deer though which gives me hope for October. It seems when I'm grouse hunting there's nothing but when I don't have the shotgun I see grouse left and right. Anyone else have this problem?

 

[salmonriverjohn]

7 miles on foot today with the shotgun and nothing. I did see 7 deer though which gives me hope for October. It seems when I'm grouse hunting there's nothing but when I don't have the shotgun I see grouse left and right. Anyone else have this problem?

So next time, go out with rabbit hunting glued in your thoughts-perhaps the mental subterfuge will convince the little mind readers that they are safe

 

[aflineman]

7 miles on foot today with the shotgun and nothing. I did see 7 deer though which gives me hope for October. It seems when I'm grouse hunting there's nothing but when I don't have the shotgun I see grouse left and right. Anyone else have this problem?

Yes. Which is why I carry my Savage model 24 in 30/30 over 20ga, or at least a .22 handgun.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I like those Savage 24's ... One day I'll like the one that I finally own!
Andy

 

[mjbskwim]

I like those Savage 24's ... One day I'll like the one that I finally own!
Andy

You know those aren't muzzle loaders right?

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Breech loaders need love too ...
( wait that sounds kinda wrong! )
Andy

 

[aflineman]

I like those Savage 24's ... One day I'll like the one that I finally own!
Andy

The trigger on the 30-30 is horrid, the one on my .357 over 20 is quite a bit better. One day I will look at the difference between the two, and get some spare parts to see if I can make them match.

 

[salmonriverjohn]

No grouse today, I had to settle for a pair of sea run cutthroat,,, so far.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

No luck for me either.
Seemed like everyone in the county was sighting in their deer rifles ... Sounded like WW III LOL.

Did get to do some "show off" shooting.
Folks sure are surprised when I hit that little bitty rock out at 65 yards with a "Old Timey" gun .
Andy