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A young hunter shows off his ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) kill with his hunting dog.
A random sample of names was selected from the 1982 list of small game licensees. Even though these hunters were selected from the 1982 license file, they were asked about their hunting experiences during the 1983 ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) season. In 1983, grouse kill appeared to be somewhat proportional to the hunting effort. Examination of the Regional figures revealed much the same pattern. In Region II, the two December hunt periods accounted for 10 percent of the grouse bagged and 8 percent of the hunting effort. Corresponding figures for Region III were 24 percent of the bag and 22 percent of the hunter days. Examination of grouse kill per day hunted by season by Region revealed some interesting results. Upper Peninsula hunters bagged .43 grouse per day in the field compared with .50 in the Northern Lower Peninsula and .52 in the Southern lower Peninsula. Regions II and III success rates varied somewhat throughout the season. Region I grouse hunters appeared to be more successful as the season progressed.
Report on the Upper Peninsula grouse survey in October 1938.
Estimates of small game hunting success based off the 1954 postcard survey of hunters.
Report on observations of ruffed grouse, prairie chicken, sharp-tailed grouse and woodcock during the mating and nesting seasons of 1938.
Report on a visit and brief survey of High Island to appraise it as a site for a ruffed grouse research project.
Summary of ruffed grouse drumming counts presented by county and region.
Spring drumming surveys were established to monitor ruffed grouse populations. Drumming by male grouse serves three purposes: (1) establishing and securing a breeding territory, (2) attracting hens, and (3) deriving an optimal distribution of male birds per unit area. The monitoring of male ruffed grouse drumming activity in Michigan began in the early 1950s and continued into the early 1960s. After a period of almost 30 years, the surveys was reinstated in the spring of 1990. Statewide. drums per stop have decreased significantly since 1990. Within regions, this trend is not as clear. In Region I, a significant decrease occurred in 1991 with virtually no change in 1992. Region II saw a modest decrease in 1992, while Region III witnessed a significant decrease in 1992. Continued collection of data over time is needed to determine if a real and consistent trend is emerging across regions in addition to the entire state.
Report on the successful results of attempts to raise ruffed grouse in captivity at Rose Lake Wildlife Research Area.
Report summarizing management studies for ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse and prairie chicken carried out at Pigeon River State Forest.
Results of a census of drumming ruffed grouse cocks on a section of the Gratiot-Saginaw State Game area as part of a population and habitat evaluation there.
Hunter cooperator surveys, spring breeding surveys, and mail harvest surveys are conducted each year to monitor Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and American woodcock (Scolopax minor) populations.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1976 grouse and woodcock season, with analysis on prospects for future seasons.
Report on the results of the 1988 small game hunter mail survey, reviewing the 1993 grouse and woodcock hunting season and offering predictions for the 1989 season.
Investigation of whether grouse are especially vulnerable during the last days of the season when the season extends through mid-November.
Report on experimental food patch plantings to improve ruffed grouse habitat in the Pigeon River area.
Results of the 1958 grouse season, with comparisons to the previous year and predictions for future seasons.
Report on the results of the 1989 small game hunter mail survey, reviewing the 1990 grouse and woodcock hunting season and offering predictions for the 1994 season.
Report on the hunting, conditions and results of the 1969 grouse and woodcock season, with discussion of prospects for future seasons.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1968 waterfowl hunting season at Allegan State Game Area, with information about small game seasons as well.
Investigation into the flight capabilities - single, sustained, uninterrupted flight - of ruffed grouse.
Report summarizing hunting and game harvested in 1960 outside of the Highbanks of Swan Creek Wildlife Experiment Station.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1971 grouse and woodcock season, with analysis on prospects for future seasons.
Results of the 1957 grouse season, with figures on ruffed grouse flushed.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1974 managed waterfowl hunting season at Allegan State Game Area, with information about small game seasons as well. Includes pertinent maps and hunting regulations.
Report outlining ten facts about ruffed grouse in America, from range to hunting.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1971 waterfowl hunting season at Allegan State Game Area, with information about small game seasons as well.
Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and American woodcock (Scolopax minor) are popular forest game birds that are pursued by about 125,000 Michigan hunters annually. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) uses several surveys to monitor ruffed grouse and woodcock populations, including hunter cooperator and spring breeding surveys. The data from the 2002 surveys are collected in this report.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1975 waterfowl hunting season at Allegan State Game Area, with information about small game seasons as well.
While no records were broken in 1981. the overall season was reasonably good for most hunters. Compared to 1980, the grouse harvest was down 4 percent with a take of 723,620 birds in 1981 versus·756,660 in 1980. The 1981 harvest of 251,440 woodcock represents a 16 percent drop from the 1980 figure of 299,590. Ruffed grouse hunter numbers in 1981 decreased 2 percent, and the average bag per hunter was down only slightly. During 1981, an estimated 1,741,470 hunter days were spent in pursuit of "old ruff." The ruffed grouse continues to be the number one game bird in the state.
Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and American woodcock (Scolopax minor) are popular forest game birds that are pursued by about 103,000 Michigan hunters annually. Hunters spend an average of seven to eight days hunting grouse and woodcock each year, adding up to almost a million days of recreation in Michigan annually. The number of ruffed grouse flushed per hour by cooperators in 2003 (1.63) increased 13.2% statewide compared to flush rates from 2002 (1.44); an estimated 358,000 grouse were harvested in Michigan during 2003. The number of woodcock flushed per hour by cooperators in 2003 (1.51) increased 8.6% statewide compared to flush rates from 2002 (1.39). Approximately 43,000 hunters harvested about 139,000 woodcock while spending 301,000 days afield in 2003.
Report on game bird populations based on surveys in state game areas, with ratings based on records from 1953-55.
Comments on the 1950-1951 kill by hunters and trappers of most species (not including pheasants and deer).
Report on the results of the 1993 small game hunter mail survey, reviewing the 1993 grouse and woodcock hunting season and offering predictions for the 1994 season.
Results of game bird counts in 16 state game areas between May 7 and May 22, 1953.
Report of a survey completed to estimate the number of people hunting small game, their days afield, and harvest during the 2010-2011 hunting seasons. The survey also was used to investigate hunter satisfaction, compliance with the Harvest Information Program (HIP), estimate the number of people hunting on Hunting Access Program (HAP) lands (private land leased for hunting), and estimate the number of hunters using the internet application Mi-Hunt to locate potential hunting areas.
Report on the annual meeting between the Michigan Department of Conservation and the U.S. Forest Service on a number of topics.
Results and discussion of the 1966 grouse season, with notes on Drummond Island sharp-tail season, quail season, and comparisons with Pennsylvania hunting.
Michigan had 176 Cooperators that filled out special hunter report cards for the 1995 season to gather additional information about ruffed grouse and woodcock hunting. Cooperator hunters spent an average of 33 hours hunting last fall which was two hours less than in 1994. Our average grouse hunter spends about 18 hours afield during there fall hunting days. Flushes per hour of hunting for ruffed grouse increased 20 percent to 1.48 birds per hour in 1995 statewide, up 60 percent in Zone 1 (Upper Peninsula) and up 16 percent in Zone 2 (Northern Lower Peninsula). For woodcock, the flush rate statewide was up 12 percent (1.45 birds per hour) - down 4 percent in Zone 1 but up 23 percent in Zone 2 respectively.
Several surveys are conducted each year to monitor ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and American woodcock (Scolopax minor) populations, including hunter cooperator surveys and spring breeding surveys. Hunter records were available from 134 cooperators in 1998. The number of ruffed grouse flushed per hour by cooperators in Zones 1 (Upper Peninsula), 2 (Northern Lower Peninsula), and 3 (Southern Lower Peninsula) was higher in 1998 than in 1997. Grouse flush rates were highest in Zone 1, followed by Zones 2 and 3. In 1998, the number of woodcock fiushed per hour by cooperators was higher in Zone 1 than it was in 1997, and the same as 1997 in Zone 2. However, In 1998, Zone 3 was lower than in 1997. Woodcock flush rates were highest in Zone 2, followed by Zones 1 and 3 respectively.
Report on the population and conditions of the ruffed grouse and prairie chicken.
Tables documenting ruffed grouse drumming counts for 1957.
Several surveys are conducted each year to monitor ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and American woodcock (Scolopax minor) populations, including hunter cooperator surveys and spring breeding surveys. For ruffed grouse, hunter records were available from 117 cooperators. The number of ruffed grouse flushed per hour by cooperators statewide was slightly down from 1999. Grouse flush rates were highest in Zone 1, (Upper Peninsula), followed by Zones 2 (Northern Lower Peninsula), and 3 (Southern Lower Peninsula), respectively. In 2000, the number of woodcock flushed per hour by cooperators was lower in Zone 1 and Zone 2 than in 1999, but higher in Zone 3. Woodcock flush rates were highest in Zone 2, followed by Zones 3 and 1, respectively.
Results and analysis of the 1968 grouse season (including ruffed grouse and woodcock), with comparative data from past years and discussion about prospects for future seasons.
This report presents the results of a mail survey to individuals who purchased one of six license types giving them authority to hunt in Michigan during the 1990 small game seasons and any extensions of those seasons into the 1991 calendar year.
Hunter cooperator surveys, spring breeding surveys, and mail harvest surveys are conducted each year to monitor Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and American woodcock (Scolopax minor) populations.
Several surveys are conducted each year to monitor ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and American woodcock (Scolopax minor) populations, including hunter cooperator surveys and spring breeding surveys. Hunter records were available from 251 cooperators who hunted in 2004. The average number of ruffed grouse flushed per hour by cooperators (1.18) decreased 28% compared to flush rates from 2003 (1.63). The average number of woodcock flushed per hour (1.38) decreased 9% compared to flush rates from 2003 (1.51). Ruffed grouse drumming counts were conducted statewide along 98 surveys routes in April and May 2005. A statewide drumming surveys was also conducted in 2004, which provided data from 107 routes. There was no difference between the number of drums heard per route in 2004 (8.2) and 2005 (8.5). Analysis at the regional scale indicated there was a significant increase in the number of drums heard per route in 2004 (7.9) and 2005 (9.9) in Zone 2 (Northern Lower Peninsula). No significant differences between years were detected in Zone 1 (Upper Peninsula) or Zone 3 (Southern Lower Peninsula). Significant changes in the Michigan woodcock index based on the singing-ground surveys from 2004 to 2005 were not detected. Woodcock banders spent approximately 1,600 hours afield in 2005 and banded 869 chicks. In 2005, there were 75.8 chicks observed and 54.2 chicks banded per 100 hours of search time, compared to 74.8 observed and 54.6 banded in 2004.
