As far as I know ruffed grouse never have able to be raised in captivity. I have been hunting ruffed grouse and woodcock since 1957 and plan to keep going as long as possible. I got a new Brittany pup this summer to replace the last two I lost over the past couple of years. Rusty and I got eight times this fall and enjoyed ourselves, I am looking forward to the 2020 season with him which will his first full season. Our Season opens on Oct 1 here.