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Become a ruffed grouse and American woodcock cooperator
Each year, Michigan grouse and woodcock hunters share information from their hunts to help the DNR and fellow hunters understand how the seasons went. Michigan hunters have cooperated with the DNR to provide information on their ruffed grouse and woodcock season experiences since 1950s. Reports summarizing this information have been popular with fellow hunters and outdoor writers alike for decades.
By reporting flushes per hour, hunters can compare their own experiences with others at both the county and statewide level and can see how their experiences compare to others hunting in their area and across the state.
Help tell the story of this year’s hunting season by reporting your ruffed grouse and American woodcock flushes. It’s quick, easy, and a great way to be a part of Michigan’s upland bird heritage while contributing valuable information for fellow hunters and wildlife managers alike.
View recent cooperator results in wildlife publications.