Ruffed Grouse Hunting? It's More Doable Than You Think!

Ever wondered how to hunt Ruffed Grouse? Join Nick Larson of the Bird Shot Podcast, Andrew Maxwell and Jacob Myers from The Southern Outdoorsmen, and Rachel, a skilled German Shorthaired Pointer, on an actual October Ruffed Grouse hunt in the Northwoods. This video guides you step-by-step, highlighting essential tips on finding productive cover, reading soil and plants, identifying grouse gender, understanding their diet, and properly handling dog points. Packed with action, educational insights, and bonus Woodcock encounters, this hunt offers practical advice to boost confidence for hunters of all experience levels. 0:00 Intro 1:54 Identifying Good Ruffed Grouse Cover 6:23 Reading Soil and Vegetation 8:16 Identifying Male vs. Female Ruffed Grouse 10:25 Understanding Grouse Diet 13:40 Proper Handling of a Dog on Point 15:14 Essential Woodsmanship Skills Produced, Edited, & Narrated by: Nick Adair – Gun Dog It Yourself [https://linktr.ee/gundogityourself] Hunters Featured: Nick Larson – Bird Shot Podcast [https://birdshotpodcast.com/] Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers – The Southern Outdoorsmen [https://www.thesouthernoutdoorsmen.com/] Special Thanks: Patreon Supporters of Gun Dog It Yourself [  / gundogityourself  ] Enjoyed the video? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and consider supporting future content on Patreon: www.patreon.com/gundogityourself!