After all, it won't be too long before dove, pheasant, and other popular upland game bird seasons are underway. Then consider a sage grouse hunt. Deadlines are in August and September to be eligible for the drawings. Many grouse have a reputation for being a little slow. However, don't be fooled into thinking sage grouse hunting is easy.
Many hunters arrive gun in hand, ready for the short season, only to go home without a bird.
And this year promises to be a little harder than normal. In the past, you could find them somewhat concentrated in meadows. This year, the birds will be more widely dispersed, and hunters will have to hike a bit. Sage grouse are big birds. A young female is comparable in size to an adult pheasant, while a male sage grouse will be twice that big.