In northern new england, the ruffed grouse has been a most popular upland target, dating back to when the first europeans arrived. Nh hunting, partridge hunting, grouse hunting, nh hunting guide. When grouse huntings urtext, new england grouse shooting, was. The championship dates back to 1927 and the likes of halloffamers mike seminatore and lee white. I would love to hear your thoughts on who is the best writer on grouse hunting of all times. I encourage the followers of upland ways to check out this great article on an underappreciated writer. A classic grouse shooting title, with chapters on guns, dogs, shooting, hunting stories, etc. Foreword by william bruette, and a new 2 pp foreword by w. Sep 30, 2010 maine offers perhaps the best grouse hunting in all of new england. Awardwinning wild river press, americas premier producer of topquality outdoor sporting. Outside of maine, few think of new england as an upland hunting destination and there are reasons why. The upland classic book, new england grouse shooting, was originally published in 1942. Pero, who formerly lived in new england, said the book still resonates.
Uk outfitter driven grouse pheasant partridge hunting. Fosters book new england grouse shooting from a friend in texas. This is a compelling account of the author s many adventures and misadventures while hunting for grouse, woodcock, pheasants, and a variety of duck species in all kinds of weather and terrain throughout new england. The hard covers are in excellent condition with a small white spot on the spine. Experience the grace and beauty of hunting partridge over our award winning english setters in the beautiful fall woods of northern nh and vt. My first ruffed grouse hunt made me finally understand why so much.
This particular area is a favorite among northeast grouse hunters. The race of grouse the patridge of this book is the grouse of the bayberry pastures and the junipers, where the alder runs continue down from the birch hill sides that are dotted with white pines and cedars, and here and there is found a wild apple tree in the corner of an ancient stone wall with blackberry vines and bullbriers tangled together beneath. Jan 26, 2016 new england has an extensive and storied past as far as upland hunting is concerned. His untimely death has left a void in the outdoor world that will be difficult to fill, as he was a gifted man of observing habits, who told the story of his experiences with both brush and pen from the foreword. A look at new england upland hunting culture through the ages. In 2003, the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife began a program to manage part of the forest for grouse and woodcock. Indeed, foster played an influential role in shaping that ethic. The historic new england open grouse championship took place on the kilkenny management area grounds in the picturesque white mountains of northern new hampshire. Best upland bird and big game deer hunting in new england. Pittsburg, new hampshire has arguably the best grouse cover in all of new england.
Grouse are nonmigratory, living out their lives on a few hundred acres. Mulack finds important in grouse hunting and dog handling. Apr 11, 2018 ruffed grouse in different areas of the east can be like totally different species as well. Harnden fosters great grouse classic new england grouse shooting in magazine and to sell the book first merchandise other than pin, patch or decal reprinted by charles scribners. Experience the grace and beauty of hunting partridge over our award winning english setters.
Your enjoyment and convenience was in mind when designing our custom lodge and on site butcher shop. This is a very wellwritten book with abundant good humor and dry wit. In the woods of new england sparks of truth reveal days spent grouse hunting are always perfect, the shots always true, even if the birds dont always cooperate. Jan 07, 2011 new england grouse shooting, by william harnden foster.
Wings of thunder is not another me and joe book but, well written commentary of what mr. In the mid 90s i was introduced to upland bird hunting and rabbit hunting and immediately became. He illustrates his points with anecdotes from a lifetime devoted to dog training and birdshooting. This is an oversize hard cover book without a dust jacket. Book was shipped in package worthy of a priceless manuscript. This magnificent new book celebrating two of americas greatest game birds is the pinnacle of one mans lifetime devotion to ruffed grouse bonasa umbellus and american woodcock scolopax minor, what he calls the classic combination of upland gunning. But as settlers cleared the land, grouse were drawn to the edge cover in large numbers. He uses these locations to make the thumping sound so often heard in the spring in new england.
In northern new england, where i have done most of my grouse hunting in. Bird hunting,whitetail deer hunting new hampshirebook today. Whether your target of choice is gray squirrels, cottontail rabbits, snowshoe hares, grouse, woodcock or stocked pheasants and quail there are places to go for limit hunts. Uk bird hunting and shooting days for driven grouse, pheasant and partridge in england and scotland usually 8 guns are required, but we can often make up the extra numbers required or find a day for one or two guests to make the extra numbers up. Partridge new england shooting grouse hammond gunnerman free shipping usa. New england grouse shooting william harnden foster, by the author on. A seasons worth of tales on hunting a most elusive little. The hundreds of miles of logging roads and timbering areas of various stages of regrowth make for amazing covers.
The great north woods region around lopstick consists of some of the best grouse and woodcock cover in all of new england. Annual meeting at worthy inn, manchester, vt september 17 and 18. In most of the lake states and new england and up through mid maine they are typically the schizoid, paranoid, feathered bombs fawned upon in upland literature and boards like this. Classic hunting books prose still lyrical 75 years after its initial. New england grouse shooting is a wonderfully captivating book by an erudite and educated bird hunter who experienced the heart of the golden era of ruffed grouse hunting, when market hunting was vanishing and a new sporting ethic was emerging. Classic hunting books prose still lyrical 75 years after. Heres some info about the best new england grouse state maine. While grouse hunting season extends through december, the best time for grouse hunting is late. Our mountainous terrain is the ideal setting for a great afternoon hunt.
Hardcover mulak examines every aspect of new england grouse hunting as it is today the bird and its habits, the hunter and his dog, guns and loads, shooting and hunting techniques. Okay, maybe not the right analogy but you get the drift. This beautiful painting by william harnden foster graces the cover of his classic book, new england grouse shooting. At more than 550 pages, the new book a passion for grouse is not only the biggest book about hunting ruffed grouse ever published. Northern new england outfitters is a family owned and operated business where everyone is treated like family.
Welcome to new england upland shooting preserve in hillsborough new hampshire. The author writes about such legendary grouse hunters as his father, h. Northern new england outfitters is a one stop shop for your maine, new hampshire, or vermont hunting experience. Jul 22, 2011 new england and ruffies aka, wood or furry chickens go together like deepfried hotdogs and mountain dew. It is one of the classics of grouse hunting literature. New england grouse shooting by foster, william harnden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I was born and raised in new hampshire and began my love of hunting with my father at the age of 7 hunting ducks on the connecticut river. This is a compelling account of the authors many adventures and misadventures while hunting for grouse, woodcock, pheasants, and a variety of duck species in all kinds of weather and terrain throughout new england. Mar 16, 2017 classic hunting books prose still lyrical 75 years after its initial release courtesy of wild river press new england grouse hunting, by william harnden foster. Nov 04, 20 in the future, i will read fosters book with a new perspective and appreciation.
Their unique breeding ritual begins in the spring, with the male selecting and defending one or more drumming sites within his territory. Most grouse hunters cannot resist going forth early in the season. Nevertheless, some of the greats in upland hunting like burton spiller, william harden foster, and even corey ford who moved to new hampshire from new york were each. Sold book new england grouse shooting by william harnden.
Although the language sounds a bit stilted today, after a couple of chapters youll want to head to maine, even if you dont know a partridge from a ptarmigan. Buy new england grouse shooting by william harnden foster online at alibris. New england grouse shooting by william harnden foster alibris. New england grouse shooting foster, william harnden on. New england grouse shooting by william harnden foster. For my money the best howto bird hunting book ever written is new england grouse shooting by william harnden foster. Otherwise there are very little signs of wear or use. Receiving a book as a gift is always a special treat, receiving an old out of print. Lush green fields, mountain views, upland cover and flushing ring neck pheasants, european partridge, native grouse, woodcock and rainbow trout are a few of the things youll experience at new england upland. Upland days chronicles a halfcentury of tromping the new england woods with amiable companions, both two and fourfooted.
The book contains a happy mix of lore, whimsy, nostalgia, wisdom, and romance. Originally published in 1935, spillers book on grouse is the textbook for tweedwearing, pipesmoking, doubleshooting new england grouse and woodcock hunters. For over 10 years i focused on waterfowl hunting, training several labs and hunting all over new england. Mulak examines every aspect of new england grouse hunting as it is today the bird and its habits.
Hunting, grouse, hunting, nature, outdoor life, sportsmen. New england grouse shooting is a wonderfully captivating book by an erudite and educated bird hunter who experienced the heart of the golden era of ruffed. Were proud to offer this special 75th anniversary edition, printed on highquality paper and bound in richlygrained leather, much like the original. Oct 18, 2016 fullsizerenderhunting for grouse is one of the most exciting and rewarding hunting trips you can take.
Autumn comes early in the great north woods, and thats great news for our guests who like to don their orange vests and hats and head out into the woods in search of game. With so much focus on deer hunting during fall its easy to forget that new england s public hunting areas offer some spectacular small game and bird hunting opportunities. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Enjoy an expert sharing the best of his fifty years of bird hunting in new england. Classic hunting books prose still lyrical 75 years after its initial release courtesy of wild river press new england grouse hunting, by william harnden foster. This was the last book i needed to finish my my steven mulack collection and after years of looking i found a copy that was affordable. Grouse and woodcock cedar ridge outfitters lodge cabins. It is not a natural history or a howto book, but is literature written in a very accessible style about one mans adventures while hunting grouse over a period of many years near his new england home. Classic hunting books prose still lyrical 75 years.