Grouse In My Hunting Camp

[hunter1947]

I don't shoot grouse in my hunting camp I have had a female grouse I call Alma she has been in my camp now for 3 years she keeps on laying eggs every year to
increase the Grouse population....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0FQNqXQhQc

[Buckmeister]

I had to look it up, but they say a grouse can live as long as 11 years, but normal life expectancy is 8. I wonder how long a hen can actually lay eggs for? Any chickens we have had usually peter out after 2 to 3 years.

[Squamch]

I had to look it up, but they say a grouse can live as long as 11 years, but normal life expectancy is 8. I wonder how long a hen can actually lay eggs for? Any chickens we have had usually peter out after 2 to 3 years.

The chickens are laying daily-ish though, I wonder if grouse could reproduce for longer since it's an annual event.

[GreyDog]

I hardly ever kill grouse anymore. They just are not as prevalent as they once were. I wonder if the wild turkeys aren't just outcompeting them for habitat. Walking around, I see at least twenty turkeys for each grouse. GD

[hunter1947]

Alma was sitting on 8 eggs 40 feet in the bushed from where I camp..

[adriaticum]

Nice to have pets in camp.

[Buckmeister]

I hardly ever kill grouse anymore. They just are not as prevalent as they once were. I wonder if the wild turkeys aren't just outcompeting them for habitat. Walking around, I see at least twenty turkeys for each grouse. GD

Lots of grouse in our area this year, bagged several myself, good eats.

[hunter1947]

Lots of grouse in our area this year, bagged several myself, good eats.

Yes Buckmeister you have this correct a few grouse in the pan are as tasty as you can get for a game bird..

[hunter1947]

Nice to have pets in camp.

The only pets i don't like are grizzlies I put up a electric fend around my entire hunting camp this year to keep out the unwanted ..