brent: my theory re: coyote and turkey predation is based on over 50 years of personal experience observing the decline of the ruffed grouse... in addition, my hobby doublegun dealings have provided me with opportunities to communicate with fellow grouse hunters all over the country. many of them have also observed that as coyote and turkey numbers increase, grouse numbers decrease...

do you have a theory as to why ruffed grouse have all but disappeared in the eastern states from the mountains of nc to the middle of me? if so, please do share it with us old grouse hunters here, if you will...

keep it simple and keep it safe...