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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly ...
an account of grouse and woodcock hunting
in northern NH and the NEK of Vermont ...

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German shorthaired pointer woodcock hunting in NH
September 5 Scouting
Filed in: 2019 Bird Dog Training | Monty | Rosie written by: bs
The weather has taken a turn towards fall lately in the north country, so running conditions for the dogs, particularly in the morning, have been all that we could ask for. It was really beautiful out there this morning, and with a slight breeze and plenty of moisture in the air, probably the remnants of a couple of rainy days that we've had this week, we had good scenting conditions for the canines.
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Tags: woodcock, ruffed grouse, NH, Tall Timber Lodge

Vermont bird hunting
Same Old, Same Old
Filed in: 2019 Bird Dog Training | Bode written by: bs
Bode (above) and Rosie finally started their woods training today in Vermont, in search of grouse and woodcock to sharpen their skills on. Both dogs had good sessions in our limited time out there this morning (only 1.5 hours, due to rising temperatures), as they contacted eight birds (one grouse and seven woodcock) in their runs.
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Tags: grouse, woodcock, Vermont, NH, Tall Timber Lodge

GSP Pointing a ruffed grouse
The Woods Are Alive, With The Sound of ...
Filed in: 2019 Bird Dog Training | Rosie written by: BS
Imagine Julie Andrews singing those lines to the old Sound Of Music tune ... Yes, I have a strange sense of humor, but spring has me absolutely giddy lately, as the change of seasons has finally taken hold in northern Vermont and New Hampshire.
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Tags: woodcock, Vermont, grouse, NH, Rosie

Ruffed Grouse in Northern NH
It's Spring! Somewhere ...
Filed in: 2019 Bird Dog Training written by: BS
Yes, somewhere (generally anywhere south of Franconia, NH) it is actually spring. Birds are chirping, geese are returning, and the usual assortment of dead roadside critters (raccoons and skunks mostly) are in abundance at the moment.
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Tags: woodcock, NH, Vermont

Winter grouse hunting in NH and Vermont
Grouse Hunting in the Winter
Filed in: 2018 Upland Bird Hunting written by: BS
The grouse hunting season in northern New England, speaking specifically of New Hampshire and Vermont, is a short one. Yes, the rule book for both states may say that it stays open until December 31, but in most years the season lasts until the beginning of the firearm deer hunting seasons for all intents and purposes.
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Tags: grouse hunting, upland bird hunting, Vermont, NH, Tall Timber Lodge

Bird dog on point!
NH Grouse & Woodcock Hunting Update: 10/29/2018
Filed in: 2018 Upland Bird Hunting | Rosie | Bode written by: bs
The beat goes on up here in northern New Hampshire's grouse woods. The hunting has had its moments over the last few days, but this has been the most challenging period of the season so far, mostly due to our wintry weather conditions. It was unseasonably cold last week, with high temps in the 30's most days, and very brisk winds to boot. While the conditions didn't seem to bother the dogs too much, it made it difficult on us hunters.
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Tags: grouse, grouse hunting, NH, woodcock hunting, Tall Timber Lodge

Monty points a woodcock in northern NH
NH Grouse & Woodcock Hunting Update: 10/24/2018
Filed in: 2018 Upland Bird Hunting | Monty | Bode written by: bs
We are definitely now in the "second phase" of the grouse hunting season. Gone are the leaves that hid the grouse and woodcock so completely just two weeks ago and now the cover has opened up to a great extent. We're getting some good looks and semi-clean shots at fast escaping grouse and woodcock, but they are the survivors of the first few weeks, and tend not to linger too long when approached too closely by hunters or dogs.
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Tags: woodcock hunting, grouse, grouse hunting, NH, Monty

Rosie points a grouse in northern NH
NH Grouse & Woodcock Hunting Update: 10/15/2018
Filed in: 2018 Upland Bird Hunting | Rosie written by: bs
Nearly perfect weather over the last four days for comfortable grouse and woodcock hunting, for hunters and dogs alike. With temps starting out in the upper 20's and 30's, and topping out in the 40's and 50's, we couldn't ask for better conditions to chase birds over hill and dale. That still hasn't made them easy however, as the changing weather has resulted in the drop of some of the leaf cover that was out there, and this usually makes the grouse a little uneasy.
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Grouse Hunting Season Stats

2024: 180.5 Hours
VT Hours: 60.0
NH Hours: 120.5
VT Birds Moved: 153
NH Birds Moved: 389
Birds Taken:
22 Grouse (VT - 5, NH - 17)
41 Woodcock (VT - 12, NH - 29)

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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