The ruffed grouse has been Pennsylvania's state bird since 1931.This brown, chicken-like bird gets its name from the black "ruffs" on the side of its neck.It was an important part of the food supply ...

Have you encountered any ruffed grouse in Pennsylvania that appear to be tame? Grouse that “show little fear” are of interest to the Pennsylvania Game Commission and researchers. If you purchase a ...

Eleven western states are home to greater sage grouse, the largest grouse in North America. But that count could now be down to 10, after North Dakota biologists failed to find any male birds during ...

Ted Dick could be excused for being cautious about his optimism going into Saturday's Minnesota ruffed grouse opener after last year's preseason forecast. In hindsight, the grouse biologist's ...

Do you hear the call? It might be Ohio's wild turkey population, and you can help keep track of how many birds there are. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources asks Ohioans to report any wild ...

The Biden administration released its final proposal for protecting greater sage grouse on Friday. In an advance press release, the U.S. Department of the Interior said the proposals will balance sage ...

Female sage grouse move as a group at a site in northwest Colorado. New UW-led research examines the impact of hunting restrictions on the iconic bird across the West. (Jeff Beck Photo) A thorough ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – There was no warning. After 45 minutes of squeezing between, limboing under and stepping over aspen trunks and hearing only the sound of leaves crunching underfoot, the air was ...