Today was the second day of "bird season" when everyone targets Ruffed Grouse, locally called partridge or "thunder chickens". I managed to make it into the woods for a brief time and was fortunate enough to bag my limit rather quickly. The birds were tough to see as the leaf and grass cover is still quite thick and hasn't been knocked down by frost yet, but I employed an old standby technique to produce the results. Hunting involves all of your senses and when the visibility is limited due to vegetation, sometimes listening is your best offensive tactic. Driving slowly and listening for the distinct leaf rustling that the birds make during their attempt at a Houdini act can be extremely productive for locating them in cover that makes them all but invisible. It certainly paid off today! Stay tuned for several upcoming stories.
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