“Tag: grouse”

Thanks to the largest land conservation effort in American history, the United Sates Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) made the decision in September not to add the greater sage grouse to the endangered species list.

Sage grouse, prairie chickens and sharptails have disappeared from parts of our country where they were once common. But proper management can restore these tall-grass species, if hunter-conservationists do their part. Here’s how to hunt the strongholds where they remain—and become inspired about the revival of our native gamebirds.

There’s nothing like the sight of a bird flushing through October foliage to make a grouse hunter’s blood warm … except maybe the sight of the bird flying away as a shot misses its mark.

Want to kill more ruffed grouse? Field Editor Frank Miniter has you covered.

Our writer's method for getting ruffed grouse in winter is quiet and tactical.

Wisconsin hunters will be out of luck come the sharp-tailed grouse season, as the state won’t offer tags or accept applications for their sharp-tailed grouse permits this year.

Surprising upland opportunities abound in the East. But the wisdom to find them is fading like an old hunter’s hairline.

Pursuit of any number of Western bird species just may lead to the buck or bull of your dreams.

Prairie chicken makes a great pâté that is tender, light and layered with flavor. The combination of spices, chives and cashews in this recipe makes the ultimate game bird hors d’oeuvre or starter for a meal.