My goodness, we’re a month away from grouse season already. Truth be told, I can’t wait, but I will. Last year under the guise of reclamation Mt. Hull was deforested in a timber sale. The area has been my go to for two decades for Ruff’s and Blues. Our ranch sits on the north flank of the mount and I have access by private roads. Forest service and old logging roads have been destroyed in the area by dozers. Coverts lay bare now. What FS roads still exist will give me access to see if any birds remain. I’m planning on scouting before the opening.
if not I’ll be looking towards old and new options. For years before we bought and built at the ranch I used to hunt the areas south of Wauconda off Hwy 20. I know the areas well but it’s a drive from the ranch, not like taking the quad up the hill. Then I’ve heard of areas in the Sinlahekin Valley that hold birds but again a drive from the house. I’ve been spoiled hunting Hull so close by. But if I’m gonna eat grouse, I’ve gotta go find them…
if not I’ll be looking towards old and new options. For years before we bought and built at the ranch I used to hunt the areas south of Wauconda off Hwy 20. I know the areas well but it’s a drive from the ranch, not like taking the quad up the hill. Then I’ve heard of areas in the Sinlahekin Valley that hold birds but again a drive from the house. I’ve been spoiled hunting Hull so close by. But if I’m gonna eat grouse, I’ve gotta go find them…
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