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America's Wingshooting Traditions: Ruffed Grouse

Nov 7, 2025 · 1h 0m

About this episode

Today, we are discussing grouse hunting —specifically in the Upper Midwest—where a century of wingshooting tradition runs deep.  If you drew a map around America's prime grouse cover, it would definitely include a huge swath stretching from northern Wisconsin across northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula and into the timber country of Minnesota… Finding a good general area to hunt is pretty easy, but how do you dial in on the best spots to spend your time? Joined by Ben Brettingen of OnX and a professional grouse hunting guide - we'll learn how to maximize your chances for success when pursuing the KING of all gamebirds - the ruffed grouse. In this episode: OnX Meemos Farm Our Sponsors: The Beretta Galleries B&P Shotshells Delaney & Sons Negrini Cases Guyette and Deeter Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing Have a comment or suggestion? Text Ryan now! (please note: this messenger does not allow for replies) Support the show