Grouse hunting around Ottawa
- Yannick Loranger
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Grouse hunting around Ottawa
I'm new to the area. Moved from Sudbury last winter. Is there anywhere near Ottawa (preferably on the Ontario side) where I can find decent numbers of grouse? I know there's probably some around Cloyne/Kaladar, and towards Pembroke, but I see there's a big Park there. Anyone have any input? Thanks
Yannick
Yannick
Grouse are very cyclical. Some years are good, others are bad.
With the mild winter last year, but alot of snow....we MAY have a good year.
In Ottawa. Marlborough Forest and Limerick Forests hold alot of grouse.
It is permiseable to use firearms in these parks.
I also know a game farm where you can go and pay to hunt Pheasants and Chuckars. It is in Clayton.
The cost is very reasonable, it is guided and they provide the dogs.
They hide the birds in selected fields before you go out. It is more difficult and fun than you think!!!
If you want the info just PM me.
J
With the mild winter last year, but alot of snow....we MAY have a good year.
In Ottawa. Marlborough Forest and Limerick Forests hold alot of grouse.
It is permiseable to use firearms in these parks.
I also know a game farm where you can go and pay to hunt Pheasants and Chuckars. It is in Clayton.
The cost is very reasonable, it is guided and they provide the dogs.
They hide the birds in selected fields before you go out. It is more difficult and fun than you think!!!
If you want the info just PM me.
J
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fisherguy33,
I hunt just about anything you can get a tag for. Moose, Deer, Bear, Duck, Goose, Grouse, Turkey, Coyote, Pronghorn (next year!!!)
I tend to leave groundhogs, raccoons alone.
I have 150 acres that has been known to produce a few grouse and other upland game. So getting out shouldn't be an issue. Although the area is dense in tree's if you tread lightly you can get em before they fly off.
J
I hunt just about anything you can get a tag for. Moose, Deer, Bear, Duck, Goose, Grouse, Turkey, Coyote, Pronghorn (next year!!!)
I tend to leave groundhogs, raccoons alone.
I have 150 acres that has been known to produce a few grouse and other upland game. So getting out shouldn't be an issue. Although the area is dense in tree's if you tread lightly you can get em before they fly off.
J
My suggestion is to try the Larose Forest near Vars.
Good grouse hunting there...
I've just stayed on the gravel paths and taken many grouse out of there, mainly in the section nearest Vars.
They have a relatively new 'No Vehicles' rule there now. So its best to 'Park', they do patrol now. I had always just walked the trails but they patrol often so maybe the trails aren't that good anymore.
Good grouse hunting there...
I've just stayed on the gravel paths and taken many grouse out of there, mainly in the section nearest Vars.
They have a relatively new 'No Vehicles' rule there now. So its best to 'Park', they do patrol now. I had always just walked the trails but they patrol often so maybe the trails aren't that good anymore.
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Thanks for the help everyone! Jamsers, pm me anytime after season opens and I'm there! I'll surely try the Larose Forest since I live in Rockland and it's relatively close. I usually hunt with my dog "Muskie". She's only been around for one season but she was a great retriever last fall. only 4 days to opening!
thanks again,
Yannick
thanks again,
Yannick
I usually tag out on them moose hunting. Seems the grouse fly into the trees when your having a pee. Gotta love those sizer rounds!!! Makes it a hell of alot easier than carrying around 2 guns.
I don't use dogs for grouse. They usually only fly 30-60 yrds away and perch up in a tree. Too easy.....they are a stupid bird...
But very tasty!
J
I don't use dogs for grouse. They usually only fly 30-60 yrds away and perch up in a tree. Too easy.....they are a stupid bird...
But very tasty!
J
Hello,
I looked up the Limerick Forest suggestion that was posted, and it looks pretty good. However, I'm unable to find specific info on where to go. Does anyone have any suggestions on where specifically in Limerick Forest to go? Where do you park? I'm new to hunting in Ontario, as is my father, so we aren't sure of where to go for what. What else could we expect to find in Limerick Forest that we could hunt?
Thanks for any help.
I looked up the Limerick Forest suggestion that was posted, and it looks pretty good. However, I'm unable to find specific info on where to go. Does anyone have any suggestions on where specifically in Limerick Forest to go? Where do you park? I'm new to hunting in Ontario, as is my father, so we aren't sure of where to go for what. What else could we expect to find in Limerick Forest that we could hunt?
Thanks for any help.
I have found that the best place to go is to head toward the Limerick from Merrickville. Park along the road and walk in.
Deer, grouse and wild turkey are in the area. So is the odd bear...but rare.
Rabbit, coyote are also in the forest.
Happy hunting.
Be careful when hunting rifle season for deer in Marlborough and Limerick. Everyone and their freakin unlce is out...alot of yahoo's!!!
J
Deer, grouse and wild turkey are in the area. So is the odd bear...but rare.
Rabbit, coyote are also in the forest.
Happy hunting.
Be careful when hunting rifle season for deer in Marlborough and Limerick. Everyone and their freakin unlce is out...alot of yahoo's!!!
J