Any Grouse

[Zigfried]

I was up above Yampa last week looking for grouse. Walked seven hours and didn't see a one. The grass was still green and unusually tall for this time of year at 8000 - 9000 feet. Has anyone seen good populations of dusky (blue) grouse this year? Please share the general location?

[Jackal]

I usually run into good populations West of the Colorado River up towards Fish Creek- WNW out of the Derby Creek Trading Post.
HTH

[Zigfried]

I've not been to that area. Have you seen any up there this year?

[birddog]

Saw about 8 last week up east of Toponas. also saw 2 east of Carbondale. NOf sure if that helps or not

[Zigfried]

Exellent! I might try the Gore Pass Area next week.

[mx'r]

area 43 just outside of Carbondale. Get above the scrub oaks and just into the Aspen's.

[Jackal]

Zigfried- I have not been up there this summer, but I have always seen a few and sometimes a bunch any time I'm in there. Again- you need to get into the aspen where the start to mix with the spruce and pine.

[02ducky]

Went elk and deer hunting for 4 days and didn't see a single Grouse. We were up by Gore pass.

Strange year this year for some reason, Aspen trees haven't even changed color yet.

Good luck!

[Zigfried]

Ditto. I was up on Dunkley Pass and everything was green like Spring!

[Trigger Time 23]

I was bow hunting last weekend above Green Mountain Reservoir and did not see one. I have seen a lot in years past. Everything was very green and seemed to be plenty of water.

[GrandJeep]

Ditto. I was up on Dunkley Pass and everything was green like Spring!

I was there opening weekend and last weekend and there none to be seen. I did hear one fly up to roost near dark, but that was it. There were a bunch last year though.

It sounds like several of us hunt the same unit.