2016 grouse population

[itsy bitsy xj]

Just wondering how the grouse populations look in different parts of the province? I've seen some down hear in reg 2 which is better than I've seen in previous years

[HarryToolips]

I've seen quite a few already, hopefully we get lots of chicks a hatchin'...

[604Stalker]

Ive been out 2 times and seen 2 grouse. With the warm spring and lack of rain I would say were looking at a good year... We will see how things look after summer and the 10 days of youth/bow season I always seem to hear people say they say 30 during 3 days.

[caddisguy]

Last year I saw more grouse around my Region 2 spot than ever. Probably saw 100 ruffies and a dozen blues throughout the year. In spring 2015 I saw lots on the road with their babies. 3 trips in that area so far this year and total sightings 0. I have heard a bit or drumming, so at least I know they aren't extinct

[Iron Glove]

Son has been seeing a real lot around the Princeton area lately, I saw a big one here in Tulameen 2 days ago.
Hopefully the weather stays decent for the hatch

[albravo2]

I've only seen one, but can hear them everywhere. It hasn't been particularly wet up Squamish way, but it hasn't been dry either.

I'll be buying 8 grouse tags again this year, that's for sure.

[itsy bitsy xj]

Good to hear
Thanks guys

[SAVAGEONE]

I've only seen one, but can hear them everywhere. It hasn't been particularly wet up Squamish way, but it hasn't been dry either.

I'll be buying 8 grouse tags again this year, that's for sure.

I take it your not planning on hunting very hard! I expect to fill my 20 tags allotment in 2 days,

[tinbird]

have they announced whether hunters have to submit grouse teeth for studies this coming season?

[604Stalker]

No but region 2 has put forward a motion to make blues leh only better only get 5 tags.