Hiya,
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<br>It seems there are different critters hunted in different parts of NA.. but I don't see much mention of ruffed grouse... That is the sought after variety of upland bird around these parts, mainly because they're such good eatin'.
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<br>So, if you hunt ruffed... what equipment do you use? Here shotguns of assorted variety are most popular, but lots of folks use .22's (the goal is usually a head-shot on a sitting bird). I get the impression that using a .22 isn't considered sporting in some parts, but I would say that it's considered completely acceptable around here. Of course the danger is that a quiet bird flushes close to you and you just watch it fly away. It has always seemed that I have the wrong gun in my hand - if I have shotgun, they flush when you're too far away (even if you see them), and if I have .22 they're in the thick and flush before you know they're there. I just bought a savage 24 in .22LR/20ga that I'm hoping will be the perfect "chicken gun".
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<br>so... any thoughts??
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<br>Brent
