Bow-hunt for Grouse?

Question

I was thinking of hunting grouse with those arrows that don't penetrate the bird, just knock it down. Will this bruise the meat? 'Cause I won't be getting any head-shots like with the .22!

My only experience with them is with a .22 magnum with a scope (which unfortunately isn't mine) and it was easy enough. I have a bow, but I'm thinkng about getting a 20 gauge or 12 gauge for these Rough grouse which are plentiful where I live.

That's funny that they jumped the arrows! Maybe I'll get a shotgun....

Oh yeah, and I find they taste like really good chicken. I don't like the Spruce hens which taste like pine needles!

Answer 1

Stick with the .22.

Answer 2

Well good luck , I have tried this and the grouse unbeleiveable jumped 3 arrows I shot at it.

It was 10 yards away and I was deer hunting (grouse season was in)I decided to take a shot . I aimed at its chest released and it jumped my arrow . I drew another and shot, same thing . After the third shot it finially flew off.

I was in shock it actually jumped 3 arrows and it was a fast shooting bow as well.

Answer 3

Ya.. Good luck with that. The last one I shot I blasted twice with a 12 guage from 20 feet and it still lived for another 10 mintues. They are tough little creatures. Also, they taste like a very dry turkey and chicken hybrid. Nothing to get excited about.

Answer 4

Yes it will bruise the meat but not to the point that it is not good to eat. Good luck with shooting one, they are hard enough to hit with a shotgun. Just soak the meat in salt water for a day or two and that will fix the bruised meat right up and take away the blood taste.

Answer 5

watched Fred Bear shoot quail and goose with his bow. If you do this, place on video. Others would enjoy this. You are speaking of flying?

Answer 6

Use a flue-flue arrow,
with a thumper head.
Need to be within
thirty or forty feet.