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NH Upland Bird Hunting Update: 10/12

10/12/2021 Filed in: 2021 Upland Bird Hunting | Monty | Rosie written by: bs

The 2021 grouse and woodcock hunting season is moving along here in northern New Hampshire, and while there have been a few subtle changes in the conditions occurring in the woods over the last week, we are still in what I would term the "first" stage of the grouse hunting season.

Peak of the Season (so far)

10/06/2021 Filed in: 2021 Upland Bird Hunting | Bode | Rosie written by: bs

We're a week in to the season now, and while the trees have not been cooperating for us grouse hunters in dropping their leaves, even we can appreciate the beauty surrounding us out there right now. The last two days, Monday in New Hampshire and yesterday in Vermont, were absolutely brilliant with a kaleidoscope of colors, and we have reveled in the fantastic scenery we've been walking in.

Leaves!

10/03/2021 Filed in: 2021 Upland Bird Hunting | Rosie written by: bs

There are many factors that may make the difference between successful grouse hunts and those ventures that turn out to be particularly frustrating. Early on in the grouse season, warm temperatures and abundant leaf cover are often the greatest hindrances for dogs and hunters.

First Impressions

09/28/2021 Filed in: 2021 Upland Bird Hunting | Bode | Rosie written by: bs

Our first days of the Vermont grouse hunting season are now in the books, and it's been a solid start so far. A good number of grouse, and even a few woodcock (the season starts on Friday, October 1 for them), have filled the sky escaping us over the last two days. As grouse are inclined to do, they gave my clients Vince and Brad precious few realistic shooting opportunities however - at times running out way ahead of points (yes, they're already doing that), or quickly putting a tree, leaves, or other vegetation between them and the hunters, so "good" chances have been few and far between.

More Scouting & Training

09/02/2021 Filed in: 2021 Bird Dog Training | Bode | Rosie | Monty written by: bs

Quite a few more sessions in the books for me and my pack over the last two weeks, and we've had mostly good results. We've been checking out some of our old haunts and finding grouse and woodcock most mornings, at least until the sun rises and conditions get too hot for the dogs.

Grouse hunting with Frost Fire Guide Service

Business As Usual

08/21/2021 Filed in: 2021 Bird Dog Training | Monty written by: bs

A simple grouse feather - it's what we'll be after in another month or so, or rather, piles of feathers. At this time of year, it's a reminder of what we're preparing for, and an indicator that perhaps we are indeed in an area where grouse habituate.

Hello Again

07/14/2021 Filed in: 2021 Grouse Hunting written by: bs

"How will this season compare to last year?" is the question I seem to get the most these days, and while I cannot give too much information yet (we will start scouting new coverts in August), I can make a prediction or two as to where we might be headed. The grouse in the picture above was strutting its stuff this week, undoubtedly in anticipation of the upcoming season ...

That's a Wrap!

12/31/2020 Filed in: 2020 Upland Bird Hunting | Monty written by: bs

Bittersweet.

Another grouse season in the books for me and my spotted gang, and one inevitably wonders how many more there might be ahead. Thankfully, the legs are still there, and the back and heart most days, but this grouse hunting is really a young man's game, and I am the ripe old age of 51 ...

2024: 190.5 Hours VT Hours: 70.0 NH Hours: 120.5 VT Birds Moved: 172 NH Birds Moved: 389 Birds Taken: 24 Grouse (VT - 7, 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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NH Upland Bird Hunting Update: 10/12

Peak of the Season (so far)

Leaves!

First Impressions

More Scouting & Training

Business As Usual

Hello Again

That's a Wrap!

Grouse Hunting Season Stats

Frost Fire's Grouse Hunting"Partridge Blog"

Grouse Hunting Season Stats

Frost Fire's Grouse Hunting
"Partridge Blog"