Trying to predict ruffed grouse hunting prospects is a tricky business, at best, because the forest birds aren't readily ...

Jul. 26—Trying to predict ruffed grouse hunting prospects is an inexact science at best, but based on drumming counts, at least, Minnesota's breeding population was down from last year. In a ...

Grouse hunter Austin Fisher walks up behind Bogie on point during the 2023 Minnesota ruffed grouse hunting season. Hunters, guides and biologists agree it was the best season in years, maybe decades.

Minnesota ruffed grouse hunting success improved in 2023, and more hunters went afield to pursue the birds, compared with the previous year, according to results from the Department of Natural ...

The ruffed grouse and spruce grouse hunting season begins on Sept. 13, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has ...

Sep. 7—If there's an underlying theme for Minnesota ruffed grouse hunters going into this year's season opener, it's this: Hunters should lower their expectations — and be willing to travel if ...

Minnesota has a de­ep history of hunting that brings vast possibilitie­s and opportunities for nature lovers.

MINNEAPOLIS — One year after Minnesota grouse hunters enjoyed a phenomenal harvest, they’re settling in for a season that they can only hope will be fair to good.

Former KARE 11 reporter Joe Fryer grew up watching “Minnesota Bound,” the long-running show that makes hunting and fishing look as relaxing as a Swedish massage. But the biggest fan in the Fryer ...