Sprucies aren't bad, they just aren't as good as ruffed grouse for table fare. I studiously try to avoid them but occasionally a hen will launch and I think it's a ruff. The males are actually quite handsome but are easy to identify and I almost never mistake them.

This year I also have some sharptails to try out, so the jury is out on them for me. I've not heard many great reports but there are a few good stories about them. Time will tell.

Last edited by Lloyd3; 01/28/26 03:19 PM.