Grouse and woodcock season starts Sept. 24

A quiet walk down a hidden woods road, bright fall foliage coloring the canopy overhead and the crisp, cool air of an early morning — these are just some of the elements of a great Vermont upland gamebird hunting experience. 

MONTPELIER — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department needs grouse hunters to collect blood and feather samples from the ruffed grouse they harvest during the hunting season in Vermont. The ruffed grouse is an iconic game bird of Vermont that is widely re … (read more)