Hunting

Are Grouse Good to Eat? A Delicious Game Bird Worth Trying If you’re a fan of wild game or looking to expand your culinary horizons, you might have wondered: Are grouse good to eat? Grouse, a type of upland game bird, has been enjoyed by hunters and food lovers for centuries. With its rich flavor…

When we last met, the family turkey hunting was moving north from my dad’s place in Pentwater to a weekend visit with my family in Traverse City.  It was a great time spent with Papa Ted, but definitely culminated in our planned hunt to get my dad a bird on Sunday. The plan was to…

I’m just going to say it – I love Spring!  As the days start to lengthen and we see more sunshine in February, my heart gets excited for the end of April.  I know that then Spring will, for the most part, be here in northern Michigan.  The other reason that I love Spring is…

How Winter Weather Affects Ruffed Grouse in Michigan: A Deep Dive Into Their Seasonal Survival Michigan winters like this one harsh—long, cold, and laden with snow. For wildlife, these conditions present significant challenges, and ruffed grouse are no exception. These resilient birds, which call Michigan’s northern forests home, have adapted to survive the extreme winter…

What Do I Need to Chase Spring Turkeys Like This? This is the turkey that I took last year and is a good representation of what typically happens in a late morning to afternoon bird.  You will notice that I’m in a field with pines on the sides (the ones I was sitting in are…

As I’m sitting here writing this, there is over a foot of snow at my house and it looks like the only thing that the grouse are going to be doing is snow roosting for the immediate future.  As the nights get colder, it appears Old Man Winter has set into northern Michigan. I am…

Looking at the 10-day forecast, it seems Spring has sprung (or is springing).  With that, it’s time to work on spring training for your gundog.  This blog post is a followup on the last Live Facebook session we did on May 6th entitled Three Core Foundations of Gundog Training – The Plan.  You can find…