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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ Grouse and Woodcock in Wisconsin |
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Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:03 pm
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Joined: 18 Nov 2007
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Location: Louisville ky
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I would appreciate any reports on grouse and woodcock hunts this season in Wisconsin.
I plan on going next weekend and taking a Remington Model 31 in 16 with open chokes. Probably take a 28 as well. I am 68 and hunting grouse and woodcock for only my 2nd year. Hunted since a child but never hunted these brds until last year, and can't wait to get after them this trip. |
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Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:13 am
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Joined: 25 Jun 2008
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Location: Wisconsin
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Reports from the DNR and hunting buddies state numbers are down from last year's dismal reports. How long we remain at the bottom of the cycle is anyone's guess. Bring comfortable boots and be prepared to walk, a lot.
Reno |
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Sat Oct 11, 2014 3:27 pm
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Joined: 11 Nov 2012
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Location: MSN
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Report from Minocqua area is that there aren't a lot of grouse but the woodcock are there. Maybe not height of flight but that can change overnight.
Heading up on Wednesday night through Sunday. Will let you know and good luck! |
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Sat Oct 11, 2014 4:44 pm
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Joined: 15 Dec 2006
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Location: S.E. Wisconsin
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A buddy was up in Ashland County from Oct 1-5th. Saw enough birds to keep himself and his pooch occupied. Took a couple of grouse each day. He had snow on Saturday and did not see a bird 'til the afternoon that day. Popple cuttings is where he saw the birds. |
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Sun Oct 19, 2014 3:18 pm
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Joined: 25 Jun 2008
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Location: Wisconsin
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New report. Buddies are killing birds in the Nicolet, no reports from north central and northwestern. Reno |
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Mon Oct 20, 2014 5:37 am
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Joined: 19 Jun 2012
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Location: Midwest
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Was up in the Ashland county area a week ago and I would say grouse numbers are up from the last few years. Did well with 2-3 flushes per hour. Last year I'd walk all day for a couple of grouse flushes.
Virgil |
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Mon Oct 20, 2014 5:43 pm
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Joined: 13 May 2007
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Location: Kenosha, WI
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Was in NE WI (Marinette Cty.) this past weekend. Easily 50+ flushes on Saturday (Sunny) very few shot opportunities though. Sunday there were less flushes (Overcast) but the few opportunities we did get were shot opportunites and ended up taking a couple birds for the group. I was 1 for 4 shots.
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Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:21 pm
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Joined: 19 Feb 2008
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At age 64, today I hunted rough grouse for the first time and finally scored.
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Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:30 pm
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
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Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Posted:
Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:40 pm
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steve voss wrote: |
At age 64, today I hunted rough grouse for the first time and finally scored.
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Congratulations! |
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Tue Oct 21, 2014 5:27 pm
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Joined: 25 Jan 2014
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Location: MN
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That is awesome. In what state did you hunt?
Great photo too. |
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Sat Oct 25, 2014 7:41 pm
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Joined: 25 Jun 2008
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Location: Wisconsin
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Flushed thirteen grouse and three woodcock today. Shot at six and killed five grouse, shot at two and killed one woodcock. I'll be heating the skillet in a day or two. Going out again tomorrow for as long as I can. Reno |
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Sun Oct 26, 2014 8:31 pm
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Joined: 25 Jun 2008
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Location: Wisconsin
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Last report for this trip. 15 hours hunting, 19 grouse flushed, 9 shot at, 6 killed. 6 woodcock flushes, 4 shot at, 3 killed. Knees sore, dogs beat, truck tired, spirits lifted and friendships renewed. Reno |
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Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:24 am
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Two Pipe Shoot wrote: |
Last report for this trip. 15 hours hunting, 19 grouse flushed, 9 shot at, 6 killed. 6 woodcock flushes, 4 shot at, 3 killed. Knees sore, dogs beat, truck tired, spirits lifted and friendships renewed. Reno
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Sounds like you had an excellent weekend! |
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Posted:
Mon Oct 27, 2014 5:19 am
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Joined: 04 Mar 2008
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Location: Lowcountry Ga.
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