Last Monday — a crisp, sunny day in all of its October glory — was a celebration of public lands and their importance to all of us who spend time outdoors. The day started by meeting up with Kristi ...

Upland bird hunters are a unique group of individuals. They’re well known for being very picky about which gauge to use, or which shot size is best for certain hunts, and they can be especially ...

Ruffed grouse drumming increased this spring in two of three priority areas and the species appears to be on the upward phase of its traditional 10-year population cycle in Wisconsin, according to the ...

Sneaking through the trees and brush of a western Montana river bottom a deer hunter takes a step and an unseen ruffed grouse explodes under his feet nearly giving him a heart attack. Often ...

Question: I was walking in the woods recently, and I was startled by a bird taking off next to me. Was this a grouse or even a pheasant? Answer: If it was in the woods of central and northern ...

Ruffed grouse hunting grew up in 19th century New England, so naturally it can be a bit of a prude. So genteel in certain circles, so neatly wrapped in tradition and style, it must seem to some ...

Despite decades of decline, a genetic analysis of ruffed grouse reveals that Pennsylvania’s state bird harbors more genetic diversity and connectivity than expected. The findings suggest that the ...

The ruffed grouse has been Pennsylvania's state bird since 1931.This brown, chicken-like bird gets its name from the black "ruffs" on the side of its neck.It was an important part of the food supply ...

A proposal is underway to create a new fund to improve Pennsylvania’s forest habitat to protect birds like the ruffed grouse. Sen. Greg Rothman, R-34, in Perry County and parts of Cumberland and ...

The Ralph Nuzum Lecture Series: Maintaining Habitat for Ruffed Grouse and Other Wildlife will presented at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, Wednesday, Dec. 9. Refreshments and socializing will be a 6:30 p ...