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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Group Forum: Hunting in the BWCA Ruff grouse hunters |
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08/30/2016 11:07AM
Spent a fair amount of time hiking many trails along the Gunflint in early August and despite actively listening I heard zero drumming. Had my vizsla out for a run on a few of the trails as well and he didn't pick up on anything either.
09/18/2016 11:07AM
quote walleye_hunter: "I got 3 birds on an opening day hike this evening."
I wonder if many people got out opening week with bird numbers down the last few years. I love it when I can find a nice non motorized trail and walk for hours back deep into the woods. getting harder to find.
09/19/2016 11:48AM
Saw one at the Bog Lake entry point. It would have been easy to shoot him, as I got to within 3 feet of it and he just stood there staring at me. So I took a picture instead.
"It is more important to live for the possibilities that lie ahead than to die in despair over what has been lost." -Barry Lopez
09/26/2016 01:45PM
Do you suggest a .410 or .22lr for hauling in the canoe? I might be going on my first fall trip this weekend or next.
How likely are you to see grouse or rabbits while traveling? I've only been in the BWCA 4 times at 4th of July.
How likely are you to see grouse or rabbits while traveling? I've only been in the BWCA 4 times at 4th of July.
09/26/2016 10:28PM
quote snapcrackpop: "Do you suggest a .410 or .22lr for hauling in the canoe? I might be going on my first fall trip this weekend or next.
How likely are you to see grouse or rabbits while traveling? I've only been in the BWCA 4 times at 4th of July."
Depends all on chance. Once I went in September and we saw them and heard them drumming all over. Have also seen rabbits running around campsite.
I just got back from a trip and packed a Ruger .22lr revolver. Heard distant drumming once and one time walking through the woods heard one flush but did not see it. I regret hauling it around for 5 days.
I think you're better off bringing fishing equipment IMHO. Unless you guys are planning on beating through the brush looking for them.
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