By Joel Schnell for ruffedgrouseminnesota.com A fresh foot of snow covers the Northwoods. One last ruffed grouse hunt for the season means donning the Sorels and enjoying a landscape like none other. After 20 minutes of trudging in a foot of snow, I was beginning to think I’d have to step on one to get ...
By Joel Schnell for Ruffed Grouse Minnesota Nothing can wreck a hunt easier than tresspassing, for both the hunter and the landowner. I’ve been on both sides of the line as a traveling wingshooter and also as a private property owner. I have a few insights on preventing an unfortunate confrontation. It Takes Two to ...
By Joel Schnell for Ruffed Grouse Minnesota The grouse hunter’s path is long and winding. We all learn and grow with our prowess of pursuing the most challenging game bird. My path started as a youngster hunting with my Dad and brothers. Not sure if I even knew what a grouse looked like back then, ...
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