grouse408
Fawn
going to clam lake WI. October 12
who is going north/ are there birds this yr
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Chessie202
6 pointer
I will be in the UP on 10/13.
trust me
Troubled Loner
Tell ol' Ralph at the Chippewa that Hillbilly Big Ears says hey. And try his Chicago style pizza. To die for.
uplandchessies
10 pointer
Come on and get here already. 
Seventeen more days 'til departure.
Seventeen more days 'til departure.
308
6 pointer
Heading up to my home town in northern MN. in 2 1/2 weeks for some grouse. My brother said the drumming is up from last year.
agr_hunter
6 pointer
Anybody concerned with the wolves?? Wasn't too much until I talked to my contact in Wisconsin and said that recently it really has taken off in the Price, Sawyer, and Ashland County area. My Britt stays close but still concerns me.
http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/wolf/dogdeps.html
http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/wolf/dogdeps.html
grouseguy
12 pointer
I'm aware, especially if I see sign, but for the most part, I don't worry about wolves. I spend as much time up north as any one and I've only seen two and they were crossing the road as I was driving.
So far, there's not been an attack on a bird dog while hunting. I run my dogs with a beeper on "run" mode to make human noise. Also, the wolves are moving off their denning territories once grouse season starts, and aren't so territorial. Plus, the DNR opened a season on them last year, which should put more fear of man in them.
So far, there's not been an attack on a bird dog while hunting. I run my dogs with a beeper on "run" mode to make human noise. Also, the wolves are moving off their denning territories once grouse season starts, and aren't so territorial. Plus, the DNR opened a season on them last year, which should put more fear of man in them.
grouseguy
12 pointer
Guys, early reports from WI are not good. As in ... "can't find a bird to save my life" bad.
My partner is still guiding bear and hasn't been out grousing yet, but these are reports from guys he's talked to.
My partner is still guiding bear and hasn't been out grousing yet, but these are reports from guys he's talked to.
agr_hunter
6 pointer
Yea that's what I have noticed regarding bird dogs. Seems that once these hounds tree a bear the wolves know the sound and surround them with the pack. Just always concerned. Appreciate your input.
agr_hunter
6 pointer
I got a similar report as well. Still early too, seems that mostly bear hunters out right now.
I have a young dog also. According to what I'm hearing woodcock were hurt worse that the grouse by later winter. The numbers a little south in Nicolet Forest could be some better. I think everyone will find it to be like a roller coaster..some places that had birds last year maybe down and some places that didn't have birds you may find a few. Hit or miss with more misses.
grouse408
Fawn
great place
brettfrancis1
6 pointer
I'm officially "North" now.
