Here are the best spots for late-season ruffed grouse in Minnesota, focusing on areas that tend to hold birds even after the leaves drop:
- Northern St. Louis County:
- Superior National Forest around Ely
- Kabetogama State Forest These areas have good mix of young aspen and dense conifer cover where grouse concentrate in late season
- Itasca County:
- Chippewa National Forest
- George Washington State Forest Birds often move to areas with mountain maple and hazel understory
- Aitkin/Crow Wing Counties:
- Hill River State Forest
- Savanna State Forest Good mix of lowland alder and mature aspen
Late season tips:
- Focus on dense conifer stands near food sources
- Look for areas with highbush cranberry and winterberry
- Hunt the warmer parts of the day when birds are more active
- South-facing slopes tend to hold more birds late season
- Areas with standing catkins (birch/alder) are prime spots
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