Turkey Hunters

[Steve D]

DEC Seeks Turkey Hunters for Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey

Turkey hunters in pursuit of that wary gobbler in the spring are ideally suited for monitoring ruffed grouse during the breeding season. Turkey hunters can record the number of grouse they hear drumming while afield to help DEC track the distribution and abundance of this game bird. To get a survey form, visit the DEC website, e-mail [email protected], or call (518) 402-8883.

 

[mowin]

20 yrs ago I'd hear grouse drumming frequently. Don't think I've heard one in the past few yrs. 

[ATbuckhunter]

Ive never heard one while turkey hunting, but I don't really think theres much of a population of grouse where I turkey hunt

[dbHunterNY]

printed it out. lets see if i remember to do it or if i get out much this May.