Montana Grouse | Part One: Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed Grouse

September in Montana… Summer fades and grouse season comes into full view. Ruffed grouse in the creek bottoms. Duskies on the high ridges. Spruce grouse buried deep in the timber. But it’s not just about the birds. It’s about the people you walk with — friends old and new, the quiet of the forest and the miles in between. These are the days we wait for — the ones that stick. Out here, it’s not about limits… it’s about the adventure. The dogs lead the way. You breathe in the mountain air, hear the flush, and trust your swing. And for this group of traveling hunters, this is where it all kicks off. This is forest grouse season in Montana. Call it a “grouse tour” if you want, but more than anything it’s an experience of epic upland proportions. Presented by onX Hunt, Pheasants Forever is proud to share part one of this two-part series featuring Montana's incredible grouse hunting landscape. Chapters: 00:00 - 00:54 Intro 00:55 - 03:07 Big, Beautiful Birds 03:08 - 05:04 The Death Knell 05:05 - 06:07 He Was Spruce Grouse Hunting 06:08 - 07:56 A Bird of Opportunity 07:57 - 10:21 Bell Stops, Game On 10:22 - 12:59 He Didn't Have 'Em Quite Pinned Down 13:00 - 14:41 Young Blues 14:42 - 17:34 Thick and Nasty 17:35- 20:29 He's Gonna Be Eleven On This Trip 20:30 - 22:27 But, I Hear it was Beautiful