Blue Grouse

[1899]

For blue grouse (now dusky grouse) around PG, head east into the mountains and start climbing or driving up the logging roads. They are high elevation birds around there. They are also not hunted much and are very very tame. They make spruce grouse seem hyperactive. They also have a more 'needle-based' diet than the birds farther south. I've shot a few around Slim Creek and some of the hiking trails that get into the alpine.

But for the true blue grouse experience, you should go farther south.. William's Lake & south

I've only seen them at high elevations on Vancouver Island and Queen Charlotte Islands.

[jlirot]

If you're game I'd be interested in running my pup. I have a year old GWP. She's been on birds but is green. I don't have my license but am happy just to work the dog. She has heard blanks a few times so we need to play the shooting by ear a bit. Would need to shoot from a distance but if she's shy - I'll put her back in the car.

I'm in Vancouver. Can't go this weekend but next should be fine.