Have you ever walked in the woods and heard a mysterious thumping sound, like someone trying to start an old engine that won’t quite turn over? You probably heard the unique behavior of a ruffed grouse drumming! Starting around this time of year, male ruffed grouse will jump up on a log, stump or rock and drum. They trap air between their wings and bodies, flapping in faster and faster succession, creating a vacuum of air that creates the characteristic thumping noise. Males use this behavior to

Check out this grouse hunting video that gives a few quick tips for bagging more grouse this fall. It also provides a brief overview of the new Forest Fliers Grouse Slam! For more information on Utah's upland game slams, visit https://wildlife.utah.gov/upland-game-slam.html | Utah Division of Wildlife Resources