For the first time in seven years, a sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held, the Wisconsin Department of Resources announced ...

For ruffed grouse, being unusual is more of the norm. ... the age and sex of the birds — all seven that she captured were males — swabbed their mouths for DNA and took photos of their tail fans.

The DNR's 2024 ruffed grouse drumming survey showed a 57% increase in drum counts statewide compared to 2023. The year-over-year increase was 60% in the northern part of the state and 41% in the ...

Behind it, a ruffed grouse fanned out in all its glory. They were so intent on each other that I could dig my cell from my camouflage and take multiple photos. Ruffed grouse hold my heart.

Ruffed grouse drumming increased this spring in two of three priority areas and the species appears to be on the upward phase of its traditional 10-year population cycle in Wisconsin, according to ...

If you see a ruffed grouse or wild turkey (flying or not), ... When observing, keep in mind the location of where you spotted the animal, and feel free to snap a few pictures.

A male grouse "drums" or beats its wings on its chest to attract a mate in spring. This year's drumming count across the ruffed grouse range in Minnesota was the highest since 1972, but a wet June ...

charleston, w.va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced on Tuesday the launch of the West Virginia Ruffed Grouse and Wildlife Restoration Program, to enhance wildlife habitats through the strategic ...

By Walt Young [email protected] During the winter of 2008, I had the good fortune to observe and photograph an amazingly friendly wild ruffed grouse. My friend, Bill Carter, first ...

If you see a ruffed grouse or wild turkey (flying or not), the Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to hear about it. Here's why.

I knew the remains were that of Ruff, a wild ruffed grouse with which I had a unique, three-year relationship. During winter, Ruff fed on crab apples in Marchel’s yard almost daily.

If you see a ruffed grouse or wild turkey (flying or not), the Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to hear about it. Here's why.