Just wondering where is the most Southern spot for a good grouse hunt with high success chances? I live just about as south as it gets in Ontario and know we don't have a huntable population here. I'd love to go and do a few days of grouse hunting this fall without having to drive half the day to do so. Please let me know, even if it's just the WMU as I know a lot of hunters want to keep there "spots" theres. Thanks.
Southern Ontario Grouse hunting?
- Thread starter Gargoyle
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Hahaha good luck with this request my friend. Great grouse spots are usually the result of hard work either driving and/or walking. You will be hard pressed finding any worthwhile grouse hunting in the very southern regions of Ontario and any huntable areas will be closely guarded secrets. Get a map, a great pair of boots and do the legwork yourself!
Patrick
Patrick
Hmm pretty sure all I asked was for the most southern WMU that there are huntable populations. I know where there are pockets down here as well as a few pockets of Pheasants but won't hunt them due to the lack of numbers present. I just don't want to hunt an area that may seem abundant but happens to only be in that pocket. But hey thanks for the typical "old school" way of thinking. No worries I expected a few trolls on this one.
Yea, most people don't have "one area" where they call their grouse hunting grounds....I hunt several WMU's, all within about an hour of my cottage. I found my spots by putting boots to dirt and finding them. No one had to tell me which area to go to.
Head out on a bit of an adventure, make a weekend of it. Get yourself an Ontario back roads atlas and start looking for grouse sign. There are huntable populations much further south then people realise...you just have to go out and find them!
Head out on a bit of an adventure, make a weekend of it. Get yourself an Ontario back roads atlas and start looking for grouse sign. There are huntable populations much further south then people realise...you just have to go out and find them!
Don't forget...if your new and inexperienced at hunting (such as being the only person in your family to hunt) to get many rude remarks and being called a citidiot when asking for advice/locations.
Hes not asking for you to give up your secret spot (which I honestly doubt many of you have) hes asking which WMUs are worth a look. Not everyone has time to give up a whole weekend on a "gamble" trying to find spots where there is so many areas to check.
Hes not asking for you to give up your secret spot (which I honestly doubt many of you have) hes asking which WMUs are worth a look. Not everyone has time to give up a whole weekend on a "gamble" trying to find spots where there is so many areas to check.
in my limited experience, anywhere south of Port Severn you wont find any grouse in large numbers, bigest 'flock' ive seen was 3 birds in Simco county forrest, even on the north of Severn it would be a good day for me to see 4-5 birds, ive seen none on many days in my super duper secret hunting spot
This is exactly our point...he has no time to look, but has plenty of time to hunt them once he is handed a good spot. The advice I gave him is exactly the same thing I did when I started grouse hunting...Get a back road atlas, find some crown land...go for a hike.
I just talked to a young lady at the gun club who was taking her hunting course and she went out with her husband spruce grouse hunting last year. She said they go south of Chapleau in WMU 32 on the logging roads and he has to watch out or he can limit out very quickly. She said it was fun walking with him last year and they walked up on a half a dozen more than once. So this year with her getting a hunting licence they can double the bag limit and she can join in on the fun.
It might be a bit of a drive for you but I have heard several local people comment the same about the area.
It might be a bit of a drive for you but I have heard several local people comment the same about the area.
jlovie
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Living in Southern Ontario myself, I can honestly say I have never saw a grouse in Southern Ontario in my 34 years on this earth, so obviously I am the wrong person to ask. (I hunt in a different area and have seen them, just not around home). Maybe ask around some of the gun shops. I don't know how southern you are, but there is Lake Huron Road and Gun in Underwood and there is a hunt and tackle shop in Port Elgin. Maybe someone can point you in the right direction, or even better, maybe take/show you.
maple leaf
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- SW Ontario
There is a game reserve called On The Wing Game Birds located outside of Durham, Ontario (Grey County). They have hunting packages and also sell live birds and oven ready birds. Check out their website here: http://www.birdhunting.ca/
blasted_saber
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- A blue part of Ontario
North Bay area.
I spend most of hunting time in 49 and I wouldnt say we have a "high" population in relation to further north. A good day for me is 2 birds, any more then that is a banner day.
I spend most of hunting time in 49 and I wouldnt say we have a "high" population in relation to further north. A good day for me is 2 birds, any more then that is a banner day.
You can find grouse anywhere. ... but for a good spot you need to find a pocket..... or pockets...... I have several grouse spots.... I only take a few birds from each spot each year... I get a couple dozen birds a year per spot..... they are about my fave hunt.... cut ky teeth on grouse and bunny....
