Grouse Hatch?

[OKsean]

Anyone know when grouse chicks typically hatch? Thinking of heading out to a couple of my honey holes soon to check out this years' crop. Thanks!

[bwhnter]

My son was watching a nest and it hatched a couple of days agoe. 9 out of 9 hatched. Was talking with the biologist here in fsj about it and she said typically in middle of June. Another factor in a good crop is minimal rain in june and first couple weeks in july until the have their feathers.

[Gateholio]

I've seen a few hens with chicks recently.

[Summit 512]

I have not seen any hens with chicks yet but I did hear some roosters drumming on my last fishing trip to Tsacha lake.

[horshur]

seen chicks two weeks ago..little buggers

[Foxton Gundogs]

I have seen some nice broods, the largest being a doz. by actual count

[itsy bitsy xj]

I was up in Skagit Valley today for the last day of spring bear (saw nothing) but I did see 4 or 5 grouce at the side of the road . Its a good sign

[Macnbro]

Saw a nice fat grouse near port Alberni the other day. Dog was pretty amped to get out and sniff out some more. No chicks around, but Ax seemed pretty sure there were other birds around.

[OKsean]

It certainly has been dry, that should bode well for survival rates I would think. Haven't got out yet but plan on taking a couple hikes soon.

[caddisguy]

I was up in Skagit Valley today for the last day of spring bear (saw nothing) but I did see 4 or 5 grouce at the side of the road . Its a good sign

Saw a few does with fawns up there on Saturday and on the way out on Sunday, had mother hen run across the road in front of us. There was no one behind me, so I was able to stop briefly as to not run her over... then we watched 7 little cheepers zip across the road, pretty much one at a time. Each one I'm thinking... are they done?! They have definitely hatched around here.