Grouse Hunt FAIL.... SUCCESS!!! *PICS*

Infantry-Soldier said:
Well seeing as I wasn't out "hunting" at the time, per se... But yes, I was driving around in my truck, scouting different areas for deer, and happend upon a grouse...

So what, should I have driven back 5-10km and walked back in, to make it "real" hunting, or what?

Oh, and I appologse aswell. Working 16 hour days leaves me tonnes of time to walk the bush in the evenings. I think last week I walked about 18km in the hour and a half I had after work in the evening.
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No offense was intended to you Soldier, and I extend my apologies.

I understand, I've been there. It's an opportunity which presents itself. I have to apologize here as you DID say you were scouting for deer; I skipped ahead to the pictures and didn't read the full thing. Anyway, it's my little pet peeve that I need to keep under control (why do you think I'm called Grouse Man anyway? ;) ) I have no idea how you usually hunt grouse, but my point is to hopefully persuade guys who ONLY drive around and shoot birds on the ground to actually get out and walk for the birds, to really enjoy the outing into the bush and especially to be able to get the thrill of that thunderous flush the ruffie is famous for. Bagging birds on the ground is no longer satisfying after a while, and once you've been bitten by the flushing and wingshooting bug, you cannot turn back. And you want others to know of the greater thrill that can be had with these wonderful little gamebirds if you just give them the chance to flush and fly . . .

And you did a great job plucking that bird, btw, something I've had a hell of a time trying to do in the past.
 
Thank you, Grouse Man.

I was pretty miffed by your comment.

No harm, no fowl (ha ha...) :D


I see lots of people always out driving around in their trucks, doing exactly as you described. And yes, I've done it also.

Usually though, what I try to do is drive out to a spot, then park on the edge of the trail, and walk from there. I find walking is better anyways, as you hear them puttering away in the underbrush.

My first season out for grouse, two years ago, I didn't know that you could shoot them in the air. For some reason I thought that hitting one w/ a 12 gauge in flight would totally annihilate the bird. I probably passed up about 15-20 birds that year! Live and learn though.


I was pretty anal plucking that bird, as it was my first time doing it. Was quite easy, and with a cold beer, it wasn't that bad. There are a lot of little hair like feathers left on it that are too small to see in the pics, but my friend says they'll just burn off in the oven anyways.

I'm going to be roasting it up tonight w/ some potatoes and carrots. Hopefully it'll make a nice meal.


Thanks again, Grouse Man. I read your comment early this morning, and I was already in a bad mood at having to be up at 0430 to be at work... Again, no harm done.

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Dress ruffed grouse with the step and pull method. Best tasting bird in the bush IMO. Nothing worth while in the legs and a lot of annoying needle sharp tendons. Fillet off breast meat from the keel, egg wash and batter with seasoned Italian bread crumbs. Butter fry, season with salt, pepper and some fresh lemon... juice enjoy!
 
popcan said:
you get out first, then load, then shoot. You can't shoot from inside.

Like he said himself...:
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Sorry, our definitions of hunting are different. I was always taught that using a vehicle to find your game was illegal. If your province sees it differently then that's cool with me.
 
Nothing illegal about driving around looking for game... It IS illegal to have a loaded firearm in your vehicle with you. (I think there are some black powder exceptions to that one though...)
 
Infantry-Soldier said:
Nothing illegal about driving around looking for game... It IS illegal to have a loaded firearm in your vehicle with you. (I think there are some black powder exceptions to that one though...)
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Yeah, I know how people try to rationalize it. Straight from the 2009 Manitoba Hunting Guide:

"Restrictions on the use of vehicles have been established for several major reasons- to increase the quality of the hunting experience, to reduce illegal hunting from vehicles and to provide undisturbed areas for big game animals.

IT IS ILLEGAL TO HUNT FROM A VEHICLE. For example, a vehicle may not be used to search for, locate, "push bush" or to flush out game under any circumstances. Vehicles may only be used to transport hunters, supplies or equipment to or from a hunting area. In most, but not all areas, vehicles may be used to retrieve a big game kill by the most direct route."

I wouldn't care if I was hunting rabbits. I wouldn't jump out of my truck and blast a little bunny if it was pleading with me.
 
Sure. Everyone has different laws. I just know that when I see someone "hunting" from a truck in Manitoba I cringe. If it's legal in Ontario go for it and don't feel guilty.
 
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