Grouse hunting is popular sport for hunters who like the challenge of hunting birds. Grouse hunting often gets grouped in with partridge and quail hunting because there are ranches and land with fairly enclosed areas that offer grouse hunting tours and guided hunts.
Grouse hunting is a sport that many people consider a bit more exciting than hunting things like partridges and quail because of the different type of flight a grouse has. And unlike duck hunting where a hunter lies in wait with decoys and a call to attract ducks, grouse hunting is done with a line of hunters pushing forward and others with them trying to flush out the grouse. Many people like to think of this type of hunting as a sort of skeet shoot hunting. You walk and wait for the birds to be flushed out. As they fly up, you take aim and shoot.
The line of hunters will have people on each end called flaggers to help flush the birds out. This is a safety concern you need to be aware of–that unarmed people are on each end of the line. It’s important that when the grouse take flight you not turn completely to the side going after these birds because of the safety concern. Go after the birds that are in your direct line of sight in front of you and just slightly to each side but never turn at a sharp angle going after shot.
You want to make sure you have the proper clothing before you go grouse hunting. Because you may be walking through very wet and marshy areas, depending on where you go, you’ll want to have properly waterproofed boots. Boots that also have some sort of insulation inside them can also help keep your feet stay warm. You want to dress for the weather which is often on the cool side by wearing insulated clothing and dressing in layers so that you can take layers off or put them on depending on how you feel. You don’t want to be out on the grouse hunt and realize that you’re burning up because you overdressed. If you dress in layers you can simply remove a layer to become comfortable again. Or if you find that you’re too cold you can put a layer on.
Probably the most important grouse hunting tip is to simply avoid swinging your gun. Because grouse are hunted in that line, you are responsible for the safety of the person on each side of you. Here’s where it can pay to be sober while you’re hunting. While there is nothing wrong with drinking, having even a drink or two before you wield a weapon is a bad idea. You could get excited by the rush of grouse flying up into the air and swing into the line going after one, putting your fellow hunters at risk. Grouse hunting is a sport best done completely sober and with concentration on the task at hand.
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Originally posted 2010-03-31 03:41:47. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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