Grouse hunting in NH

[jr05]

I moved to NH just over a year ago from VT and missed hunting last fall....

I am looking for some recommendations for a descent hunting spot for grouse in NH (preferably no farther north than the white mountain area). I am living in Salem, but I have family that live in Bristol, so anywhere around either of those places would be great. I am obviously willing to travel, so nowhere in NH is out of the question.

Thanks for any info and/or recommendations! Feel free to PM me with any replies.

 

[Admin]

If you get some replies can you please put the locations here? I would like to hunt Grouse next fall as well.

 

[dixidawg]

I haven't hunted grouse in quite a few years,,,but generally speaking, the farther north you go, the more grouse there are. I still hunt southern NH for deer and pheasant, and very rarely put up a grouse. I haven't been north in 6 or 7 years, but I remember it being fairly common to have a dozen or more flushes in a day. I guess my whole point is that your time may be better spent driving a bit more, even if it means a bit less hunting time. The number of flushes per hour hunted in the north makes the drive time worthwhile.

 

[Admin]

It's the same way in Minnesota dixi, the further north you go the more grouse you see. When I used to white tail hut I would sling my .307 and carry my 12 gauge with bird shot for my walk back from my stand to the deer shack. I would always kick up a half dozen or so.

 

[jr05]

Thanks for the info, it is tough moving to a new area and leaving the old favorite hunting spots behind. I will definitely get in touch with Chuck and see if he can lead me in the right direction. Sounds like north is the way to go, and I am fine with that. Like you said dixi, the longer drive is worth it if you see more birds...

Thanks again for the info, and I am still up for more suggestions if people have any.

-jason