Ruffed grouse hunting grew up in 19th century New England, so naturally it can be a bit of a prude. So genteel in certain circles, so neatly wrapped in tradition and style, it must seem to some ...

Ruffed grouse are elusive and stealthy, but scientists are seeking a genetic explanation for why some of the birds become best buddies with people. A tame grouse near Muncy, Pa., who befriended a ...

Walter the ruffed grouse began pecking around Todd Westward's New Hampshire backyard while his wife and daughters were on vacation — now, they hang out every day.

Which leaves us with ruffed grouse, a bird that, while still popular to hunt, has nonetheless lost a bunch of stakeholder nimrods; nearly 50,000 in one 10-year span starting in 1999.

Wisconsin ruffed grouse and Green Bay Packers football have several things in common. In the big picture, both are world class. Both are also huge sources of pride for Wisconsinites.

While drumming counts offer an indication of ruffed grouse numbers going into breeding season, this year’s dry weather resulted in nesting conditions that were favorable for brood survival. That ...

RUSHFORD NY — The Ruffed Grouse is a ground dwelling bird that is a favorite of hunters and birders alike. Masters of camouflage, this small bird is usually heard before it's seen. Males have a ...

Ruffed grouse drumming increased this spring in two of three priority areas and the species appears to be on the upward phase of its traditional 10-year population cycle in Wisconsin, according to ...

Ruffed grouse drumming increased 41% statewide this spring in Wisconsin, according to an annual survey coordinated by the Department of Natural Resources. This year's results come on the heels of ...

Thu., Feb. 8, 2024 A ruffed grouse saunters down the road at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge outside of Cheney in this photo by Jerry Rolwes. Ruffed grouse are a relatively rare sight at the ...

In the spring, a male ruffed grouse performs one of nature's most captivating courtship rites. An amorous male bird will take to a fallen tree – its theater – where it performs its thump-thump ...