Question about Ruffy and Rain

[sherlockbonez]

Got a question for you guys. Looks like there's a storm coming through much of Ontario starting tmr. I'm planning on a grouse hunting trip this weekend. Heavy rain is forcasted during the week, but it suppose to taper off a bit for sat. How should my game plan change for this weather? Do I hunt the same area as usual? Longer pause to get them to flush??

Thx

 

[Claybuster]

In wet conditions the birds will generally hold longer and not fly as high when they do flush. Something to remember if you are out with a dog or other hunters.

When it is wet keep an eye open for roosting birds. I see a lot more flushes from trees when the ground is wet than when it is dry.

 

[Eagle160]

Definately easier to stalk when its wet but if the wind is up the birds tend to be spooky.

 

[CoryTheCowboy]

I just got four last Thursday when it was raining/snowing, and they did tend to hold tighter than usual, and seemed to run rather than flush.

 

[dave_t73]

When it is wet keep an eye open for roosting birds. I see a lot more flushes from trees when the ground is wet than when it is dry.

Yep, good tip. Keep your eyes up to the trees as well.

 

[sherlockbonez]

Will they be roosting higher up in the usual trees or do they tend to be up in taller trees? Good tips guys, keep'em coming.

 

[Ranger G]

Have a close look under evergreen trees. It's drier under there.

 

[jimmyjazz]

From my experiences and I m not a pro by any means but I have found they hold up higher in big spruce and pine trees, right up tight to the main trunk.