Here are the best late-season ruffed grouse spots in Wisconsin:
- Northern Forest Region:
- Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, particularly:
- Around Park Falls
- Hayward area
- Florence County sections
- Brule River State Forest
- Central Wisconsin:
- Black River State Forest
- Jackson County Forest
- Clark County Forest These areas have excellent mixed hardwood/conifer habitat that holds birds late
- Northwest Wisconsin:
- Douglas County Forest
- Bayfield County Forest
- Washburn County Forest Especially good in areas with young aspen and alder thickets
Late season tips for Wisconsin:
- Focus on spruce/balsam fir edges near aspen
- Look for grape vines and ironwood trees
- South-facing slopes are prime after first snow
- Areas with tag alder near creek bottoms
- Forest roads and trails in county forests often hold birds
The northern third of Wisconsin generally offers the best late-season hunting, but birds can be found in good numbers in central counties too.
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