~ Grouse Hunting ~
photo of hunter with grouse 2009
Grouse Hunting Seasons:

(Blue and Ruffed Grouse)



Photos of Angelo Nogara with grouse taken in the Trinity Mountains (left) and the Modoc Mountains (right).
photo of hunter with grouse
Archery Season
The third Saturday in August extending for 21 consecutive days (Aug 15 - Sep 4) and during the general season from the second Saturday in September extending for 31 consecutive days.
Genereal Season:
(Blue Grouse, Ruffed Grouse)

The second Saturday in September extending for 31 consecutive days (Sep 12 - Oct 12).
Daily Bag Limit:
2 grouse per day with the following makup:
-up to 2 blue grouse
-up to 2 ruffed grouse
-or one of each
Possession Limit:
Double the daily bag limit (4 grouse).
Shoot Time:
One half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Grouse Hunting:
To hunt grouse, you must possess a valid California hunting license and an upland game bird stamp. Hunters under the age of 12 may hunt if they have taken and passed a hunter safety course and possess a valid California hunting license.
Sage Grouse:
(Hunting by permit only.)
General Season: Sep 12 - 13
Bag Limit:
Lassen Zones: 2 per day; 2 per season (by permit only)
Inyo/Mono Zones: 1 per day; 1 per season (by permit only)

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