“ruffed grouse”

Family recipes are steeped in tradition and passed down from generation to generation, and this one is sure to become a new favorite of yours.

Thanks to advancements in ammunition and new, moderately priced shotguns, the once-obscure 28-gauge is now a top choice for hunts ranging from pheasants in CRP fields to bagging a trophy tom.

Cooking grouse with apricots and fragrant spices is reminiscent of the tart and often tangy berries that grow in the wild, which naturally make a great accompaniment for the forest grouse.

The New Jersey Fish and Game Council unanimously voted to close the ruffed grouse hunting season statewide, effective immediately, citing declining populations due to lack of suitable habitat, as well as predation, weather and disease.

Part hunting lease, part neighborhood and all community, the Dunaway Hunting and Fishing Club in Tennessee is about as good as it gets for anyone looking for their own slice of heaven.

Franchi understands the American hunter, and its new Instinct LX shotgun proves it. It’s good-looking, balances well, handles and functions perfectly, and is affordable.

While the golden age of upland hunting may be a distant memory, the traditions born 50 years ago are still alive, and there is still plenty of great bird hunting to be found.

In celebration of the Mossberg's 100th anniversary, the company introduces a limited-edition 500 Centennial pump-action shotgun, featuring a nickel-plated receiver engraved with the Mossberg 100th Anniversary logo on the right and a pair of flushing ruffed grouse on the left, highlighted in 24 karat gold.

Curry has always been a wonderful way to cook game birds with dark meat. There are layers of exotic flavor, but you don’t steal all the bird has to offer in unique taste. This recipe is easy to prepare and is often even better when reheated in hunting camp.