GROUSE
Various types of grouse, from the popular ruffed grouse to the spruce grouse, live across Ontario. The ruffed grouse exists in greatest abundance, roosting clear across the province to the tip of James Bay. There is ample time in the hunting season for upland birds.
The province has a mix of road-accessible uplands and remote wilderness, as well as experienced outfitters to guide your hunt. They’ll provide everything from trip-planning expertise to complete hunting packages throughout Ontario, where the birds are as stirring as the landscape.
To find an outfitter or trip to hunt grouse and other upland gamebirds, click here.
What you should know
Apart from having a keen wing shot, it is important to carefully consider your choice of ammunition. Under federal regulation, migratory gamebirds must be hunted with non-toxic shot, though lead shot is still legal for grouse.
For more information on the licences and regulations necessary to hunt grouse and other upland gamebirds in Ontario, click here.
For more information on important dates, open seasons and tag draws, click here.
