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Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1970 grouse and woodcock season, with analysis on prospects for future seasons.
Preliminary report on the results and conditions of the 1964 grouse season as they pertain to the effects and responses to the extension of the season in Zone 3.
Report on a fox-tracking study to obtain information regarding fox behavior and habitat and its relationship to ruffed grouse in northern Michigan.
The 1982 statewide ruffed grouse harvest of 522,140 was down 28 percent from the 1981 take of 723,620 birds. Not since 1970 has the ruffed grouse harvest been this low. Woodcock hunters held their own, however, killing 258,750 timberdoodles in 1982 compared to 251,440 in 1981, an increase of about three percent. Apparently, lower ruffed grouse abundance dampened hunter interest somewhat, but not in proportion to the decline in harvest. An estimated 192,540 small game hunters reported hunting ruffed grouse in 1982, down only about 11 percent from 1981.
Report on instances of eyeworms in ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse and prairie chicken in the Upper Peninsula.
In 1995, 160 routes were conducted as compared to 153 routes in 1994. Additional routes were completed but not used in this analysis. The drumming index (average number of drums per stop) was 43 percent higher than 1994. The upper peninsula showed a 47 percent increase in the spring survey. The northern lower peninsula showed a 58 percent increase. The southern lower peninsula showed a 23 percent decrease. Winter survival appeared to be better this year based on the research study units in northern Michigan. The population of ruffed grouse is at a low level across the State but improving.
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 136 cooperators who hunted in 1999. The number of ruffed grouse flushed per hour by cooperators statewide was similar to 1998. Grouse flush rates were highest in Zone 1, (Upper Peninsula), followed by Zones 2 (Northern Lower Peninsula), and 3 (Southern Lower Peninsula), respectively. The number of grouse hunters in Michigan has remained relatively stable despite periodic declines in grouse numbers, indicating that even if grouse numbers are down and harvest is low, hunters will still pursue grouse. In 1999, the numbers of woodcock flushed per hour by cooperators were lower in Zone 1 and Zone 2 than they were in 1998, but the same in Zone 3. Woodcock flush rates were highest in Zone 2, followed by Zones 1 and 3, respectively.
Summary of the 1960 grouse season, including hours hunted by grouse cooperators and birds shot in the previous two years.
Report discussing the 2009 population data for ruffed grouse and American woodcock, using results from hunter cooperator surveys, spring breeding surveys and mail harvest surveys.
Based on hunter/cooperator reports and wildlife biologistsâ field reports, Michigan harvest results (from the special grouse surveys) are expected to show an increase in 1984. Cooperators were in general agreement that the long awaited turn-around in the grouse cycle occurred in 1984. Many expressed the view that ruffed grouse were on the increase. In the Upper Peninsula, ruffed grouse flush rates increased from 1.11 per hour in 198 to 1.71 in 184, which is well above the 25-year average of 1.37. Woodcock flush rates were up slightly in 1984 to 1.55 flushes per hour. This is above the 23-year average of 1.21 flushes per hour. In the northern Lower Peninsula, hunters flushed 2.20 grouse per hour up from 1.69 in 1983. This is slightly above the 25-year average of 2.17. Woodcock flush rates were almost the same with 1.60 compared to 1.62 in 1983. The woodcock flush rate was still well above the 23-year average of 1.27. In the southern Lower Peninsula, ruffed grouse flush rates showed a good increase to 1.80 from 1.59 in 1983 but still well below the 25-year average of 2.19. Woodcock flush rates continue to decline from .54 in 1983 to .51 in 1984. Note: The 1984 small game hunter survey was not completed this year.
Summary of the mid-season numbers of the 1953 ruffed grouse survey.
Estimated results of the 1961 small game harvests based on mail surveys, with comparisons to previous years.
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 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 Upper Peninsula grouse survey in October 1938.
Report on programs to improve grouse populations via artificial feeding, habitat management and predator control.
A sample of small game license buyers was contacted after the 2005 hunting seasons to estimate the number of people hunting small game, their days afield, and harvest. The survey also was used to investigate hunter satisfaction.
Estimates of the 1956 harvest of major small game species with comparative data from the 1954 and 1955 seasons.
Estimated results of the 1962 ruffed grouse and woodcock season, with discussion of prospects for future seasons.
Results of the 1958 ruffed grouse nest and brood survey, conducted May, June and July.
Report of a survey completed to estimate the number of people hunting small game, their days afield, and harvest during the 2009-2010 Michigan hunting seasons. The survey also was used to investigate hunter satisfaction, compliance with the Harvest Information Program (HIP), and to investigate issues related to waterfowl hunter recruitment and retention.
Preliminary report on the results and conditions of the 1963 grouse season.
Results of game bird counts in 16 state game areas between May 7 and May 22, 1953.
Report on game bird populations based on surveys in state game areas, with ratings based on records from 1953-55.
