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Lloyd3 #412511 07/29/15 09:33 PM
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Coloration of these northern birds tends to be the grey phase, w/lots of mixed phase birds taken as well (a mix of red and grey phases). I would guess this hen is a mixed phase bird. Red birds are not as common as is seen in the more southern and eastern forests.

Here's one of the sub-adults headed for cover.


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Mea culpa! I went back through my pictures and I'm fairly sure these birds are Spruce Grouce, not Ruffed. You northern boys should have caught me on this one.

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I shot a spruce grouse up in Alaska while on a moose hunt. I must say that they are one of the more tasty varieties!


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Originally Posted By: Lloyd3
Mea culpa! I went back through my pictures and I'm fairly sure these birds are Spruce Grouce, not Ruffed. You northern boys should have caught me on this one.


Can't fool the Southern boys though!...Geo

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A couple closer shots of an Alaska Spruce grouse.
I know, not a double, but another fine fowling piece.

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Glad to hear the Alaskan versions are toothsome. The Sprucies I've taken in Minnesota are dark meat birds that aren't terrible, but are nowhere near as good as Ruffies as tablefare. Males are easy to discern; the hens can be another matter.

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Hard to beat a patridge at the table.

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FWIW, I never can tell which version I just shot at, and always make positive identification after the dog retrieves it.
Either version is good to eat. The ruffed is better. There are a lot more ruffed grouse in the areas I hunt in.

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