Ruffed grouse hunting grew up in 19th century New England, so naturally it can be a bit of a prude. So genteel in certain circles, so neatly wrapped in tradition and style, it must seem to some ...

There are currently two excellent opportunities for wing shooters to ruffle some feathers — ruffed grouse and Canada geese. Both are worthy prey to pursue; and both will test shotgun skills and nerves ...

Female sage grouse move as a group at a site in northwest Colorado. New UW-led research examines the impact of hunting restrictions on the iconic bird across the West. (Jeff Beck Photo) A thorough ...

The ruffed grouse season opens in mid-September and does not end until sunset on New Year’s Eve, but few hunters pursue grouse in November and December. In fact, during the 30-plus years I have hunted ...

POWELL — One of North America’s most exclusive clubs — those actively breeding and rearing greater sage grouse in captivity — met for the first time in Powell recently for a tour of the only sage ...

Wildlife agencies throughout western North America have set increasingly more conservative harvest regulations over the past 25 years to conserve sage grouse, with mixed results for bird numbers. A ...

HELENA (AP) — The Canadian province of Alberta wants to bolster its struggling population of sage grouse by relocating dozens of the chicken-sized birds from Montana, which itself is taking steps to ...