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an account of grouse and woodcock hunting
in northern NH and the NEK of Vermont ...

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NH woodcock hunting
NH Grouse Hunting Update
Filed in: 2010 Upland Bird Hunting | Greta | Rudy written by: bs
It seems like a pretty good start so far to this year’s hunt. Grouse numbers appear to be the same, and maybe even a bit better than last year. It also looks like our resident woodcock fared very well this spring and summer, but the early flights have begun up here as well, so things are really cooking.
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Tags: grouse hunting, woodcock hunting, Pittsburg NH,

Vermont grouse hunting
VT Grouse Hunting Update: 10/8
Filed in: 2010 Upland Bird Hunting written by: bs
Yup, that’s the kind of weather we’ve had up here the last couple of days, and, guess what, it’s raining right now as I write this. Still, that doesn’t deter the dogs from doing what they do best, and the birds were there after all ... but, not the most comfortable conditions for a stroll in the woods.
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Tags: grouse hunting, woodcock hunting, Vermont, bird dogs, Tall Timber Lodge

NH grouse hunting
NH Grouse Hunting Update: 10/3
Filed in: 2010 Upland Bird Hunting | Greta | Rudy | Monty written by: bs
The start to the NH grouse season saw the remnants of a formidable tropical storm that belted us for two straight days, with October 1 falling on the second day of the torrent. Nevertheless, we are grouse hunters, and there were grouse to be pursued regardless of the weather conditions, so the answer to the question was simple: yes, we’re going out!
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Tags: grouse hunting, woodcock hunting, Pittsburg NH, Tall Timber Lodge

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Back Lake Monsters?
Filed in: 2010 Bird Dog Training | Rudy | Monty written by: bs
Is that the mysterious “Back Lake Monster” that has been rumored to haunt the depths of our lake? No, we don’t have a “Nessie” here, it’s just Rudy, Greta, and Monty all taking a swim on a beautiful summer day.
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Monty is the newest Tall Timber pup
The New Pup In Town
Filed in: Perspectives written by: bs
As the new “lodge dog”, Monty’s gotten plenty of attention from our guests, which has been great for him in his development. Right now, training centers around getting the lay of the land, obedience, and fitting in with Greta and Rudy.
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Tags: Monty, Rudy, grouse woodcock, fun stuff

NH grouse hunting
Scouting April 2010
Filed in: 2010 Bird Dog Training | Rudy written by: bs
One of the benefits of an early spring is the ability to get out there and run your dogs prior to the nesting season for grouse and woodcock. Greta, Rudy and I have gotten out a few times to not only work on our games and get some exercise, but also to see just how things may shape up for the coming season.
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Tags: grouse, woodcock, spring, Pittsburg NH

Jo Ann Moody
My Turn to Pursue the King
Filed in: 2009 Upland Bird Hunting written by: bs
Believe it or not, in all of my years of grouse hunting, I have never pursued the gray ghost in the wilds of the great state of Maine. Now Maine has the reputation of being the grouse hunting capitol of New England, with good reason - there's good cover in almost every part of this state.
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Tags: grouse hunting, bird dogs, Maine, Moody

Vermont ruffed grouse hunting
VT Grouse Hunting Update: 11/6
Filed in: 2009 Upland Bird Hunting written by: bs
Coming along for the ride out this time were Dean and Paul, repeat customers from my 2008 season. Now, last year we had what I would call a "Bataan death march" of a grouse hunt - we only put up a mere 10 grouse in two days last year - numbers that just don't add up if you've been a frequent visitor to this page. It was very tough and I felt sorry for the guys.
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Tags: grouse hunting, Vermont, Tall Timber Lodge, Greta, Rudy

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Grouse Hunting Season Stats

2024:

2023: 222.5 Hours
VT Hours: 65.5
NH Hours: 157.0
VT Birds Moved: 143
NH Birds Moved: 430
Birds Taken:
14 Grouse (VT - 4, NH - 10)
43 Woodcock (VT - 7, NH - 36)

2022: 123.0 Hours
VT Hours: 49.5
NH Hours: 73.5
VT Birds Moved: 96
NH Birds Moved: 178
Birds Taken:
11 Grouse (VT - 5, NH - 6)
6 Woodcock (VT - 2, NH - 4)

2021: 193.5 Hours
VT Hours: 66.0
NH Hours: 127.5
VT Birds Moved: 226
NH Birds Moved: 427
Birds Taken:
36 Grouse
21 Woodcock

2020: 199.5 Hours
VT Hours: 36.0
NH Hours: 163.5
VT Birds Moved: 77
NH Birds Moved: 552
Birds Taken:
24 Grouse
21 Woodcock

2019: 184.5 Hours
VT Hours: 28.0
NH Hours: 156.5
VT Birds Moved: 65
NH Birds Moved: 509
Birds Taken:
14 Grouse
29 Woodcock

2018: 144.0 Hours
VT Hours: 32.0
NH Hours: 112.0
VT Birds Moved: 114
NH Birds Moved: 417
Birds Taken:
18 Grouse
12 Woodcock

2017: 180.5 Hours
VT Hours: 44
NH Hours: 136.5
VT Birds moved: 110
NH Birds moved: 407
Birds Taken:
23 Grouse
24 Woodcock

2016: 178 Hours
Birds moved: 563
Birds/Hr Avg.: 3.16

Birds Taken:
23 Grouse
30 Woodcock

2015: 202.0 Hours
Birds moved: 607
Birds/Hr Avg.: 3.0

Birds Taken:
18 grouse
26 woodcock

2014: 138.0 hours
Birds moved: 350
Birds/hr. Avg.: 2.53

Birds Taken:
17 grouse
17 woodcock

2013: 152 Hours
Birds moved: 480
Birds/hr. Avg.: 3.15

Birds Taken:
20 grouse
27 woodcock

2012: 114 Hours
Birds moved: 526
Birds /Hr Avg.: 4.61

Birds Taken:
22 grouse
4 woodcock

2011: 161 Hours
Birds moved: 522
Birds / Hr Avg.: 3.24

Birds Taken:
34 grouse
21 woodcock

2010: 139.5 Hours
Birds moved: 430
Birds / Hr Avg.: 3.08

Birds Taken:
26 grouse
21 woodcock

2009: 93.5 Hours
Birds moved: 307
Birds / Hr Avg.: 3.28

Birds Taken:
16 grouse
14 woodcock

2008: 82.5 Hours
Birds moved: 188
Birds / Hr Avg.: 2.27

Birds Taken:
10 grouse
5 woodcock

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