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First time grouse hunter

6.2K views 22 replies 12 participants last post by  lynn1130  
Grouse are not very prevalent in AZ and the season has been open for a couple weeks, so opportunities will be limited this time of year. Locals have culled off the dumb ones already! I’ve went up a few times and tried for them when my dog was younger. It’s beautiful country up there, so enjoy!
 
Good tip on the Columbine. The areas that this wildflower grows harbors many plants that the dusky grouse feed on. At least that is true in CO, where I’ve seen some tremendous numbers last summer. This spring/summer was drier up there and there was considerable less. Nonetheless, I usually see more dusky grouse in one day in SW CO than in all my years stomping around the white mountains here. Not trying to be discouraging, just giving it to ya straight!