The hunting season for New Hampshire’s most sought-after upland game bird starts Saturday.Ruffed grouse season runs through Dec. 31.Karen Bordeau, New Hampshire Fish and Game’s small game project ...

I’ve come to appreciate ruffed grouse more than any other bird, and its “shapeshifter” ability is a prime reason why. A male ruffed grouse is strutting in a declaration of self-importance. With tail ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sep. 6—Trying to predict ruffed grouse hunting prospects is a tricky business, at best, because the forest birds aren't readily ...

There are currently two excellent opportunities for wing shooters to ruffle some feathers — ruffed grouse and Canada geese. Both are worthy prey to pursue; and both will test shotgun skills and nerves ...

The DNR announced the 2026 Wisconsin ruffed grouse survey, featuring drumming counts in the north, central and southwest zones.