How Do You Train A Coonhound For Hunting Grouse?
Ruffed Grouse reside in forests extending from the Appalachian Mountains across to Canada and Alaska. They are referred to as the King of all Game Birds because they give off little scent and their feather markings make them hard to detect in the brush. Using a dog to hunt these birds is useful and any dog, when trained thoroughly, can be used for this purpose. Coonhounds are an American dog breed known for their distinctive howl and hunting ability. Although this breed is generally used to hunt raccoons and opossums, it is possible to train your pet to hunt grouse. Start training your hound as a puppy. An optimal age to begin training is 12 weeks. Ruffed Grouse are among the most difficult birds to hunt so you have to begin early. Familiarize your Coonhound with the grouse scent. Attaching grouse feathers or scent to a “drag” is the best way to do this. A drag can be anything you are able to attach feathers to or spray with a scent. A retrieving dummy can be purchased in a store or yo
