Sage grouse in the interim?

[Deleted member 38069]

HTers,

Is it worth bringing a shotgun to Wyoming this October while chasing big game? My first tag in Oct, will be the 5th to the 15th. With the second tag from the 15th to 20th. So there is potential for downtime if I fill my first tag early.

I've always wanted a chance at a sage grouse. I will be dog-less, so, should I take my 12 gauge? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Boomer

 

[madtom]

Well, all the sage grouse seasons are in Sept. So, you shouldn’t have much competition in Oct.

https://wgfd.wyo.gov/WGFD/media/content/April_REGULATIONS_CH11.pdf

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Well, all the sage grouse seasons are in Sept. So, you shouldn’t have much competition in Oct.

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[madtom]

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Little bit... could try mountain grouse if you’re in an area that has them.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

I'll be out there in September for a cow tag. So the question is still valid.

 

[406LIFE]

Fwiw, Sept birds are poor specimens for taxidermy. If your looking for one for the wall, if go as late as possible.

 

[madtom]

I'll be out there in September for a cow tag. So the question is still valid.

Then sure, why not? I’ve shot a handful of them and never used a dog. Might get lucky and see them when you’re driving around.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Fwiw, Sept birds are poor specimens for taxidermy. If your looking for one for the wall, if go as late as possible.

Thanks for the heads up! I will try to do that!

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Fwiw, Sept birds are poor specimens for taxidermy. If your looking for one for the wall, if go as late as possible.

Taste change?

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Then sure, why not? I’ve shot a handful of them and never used a dog. Might get lucky and see them when you’re driving around.

Thanks...

 

[wytex]

I would opt for a younger bird to eat, unless you plan to pressure cook it.
If we're out hunting pronghorn during the sage grouse season we always have a shotgun with us.

 

[lpcoutdoors]

When I was a kid I read, and have many times since, in The Ted Trueblood Hunting Treasury about his sage grouse, pronghorn combo trips in Wyoming, and I have been dreaming about that trip ever since! I'll finally do one in a few years when my kids get just a little older to take along, and I've built up a few points to get a really good unit.

Great luck on your hunt, hope you find all you are looking for, game and memories!

 

[NEWHunter]

I spotted a few from the road last year and walked up a couple while looking for pronghorn. They aren’t hard to spot. I’d bring the shotgun along.