Like Oldtmr said, shooting grouse out of the roost, or ground swatting are frowned upon here. Ruffed grouse are the most common near me as well. By October they are pretty smart and a blast to hunt. We call them pats.
I've been out west, and up north to hunt other types. Blue, Sharptailed, Spruce, and Ptarmigan. But Ruffs are my favorite. I use a pointing dog mostly, but will take my Lurcher out on occasion.
I've always admired Spitz, or Laika type dogs, and would love to hunt moose, or bear with one.
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