Hunting the Remote Backcountry of Maine for Ruffed Grouse! || Catch and Cook Over an Open Fire

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In this video, my father and I set out to hunt ruffed grouse in the remote north Maine woods. Despite the rainy day we managed to have an awesome hunt limiting out in only a few hours. To close out the day be brought those partridge back to my family’s tree farm and did a catch and cook over an open fire! This 2020 season has been the best year I’ve seen for partridge in years and today was no exception! Stick around to see how the hunt unfolded!
Ruffed grouse season or to many New Englanders “Partridge” season is finally here. You’ll all be happy to know that this video is part 3 of a 3-part series where I traveled to Northern Maine to hunt for Grouse in the remote North Maine Woods. This was hands down the best season I’ve ever seen! There are more birds in the woods than ever, and it made for some great videos! Hope you enjoy it!
If you missed the first two parts check them out here:
See part one here: • Why you Should Hunt th...
Or part two here: • Hunting for Ruffed Gro...
Best,
Jesse
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Chapters:
0:00 Today's plan
1:50 First Grouse bagged
3:28 Second and Third Grouse bagged
4:58 Forth, Fith, and Sixth Grouse bagged
7:50 Seventh and Eighth Grouse bagged
9:15 Catch and cook
11:48 Closing

Пікірлер: 98

@britishrashad 3 жыл бұрын

Dude you have the Best Ruffed Grouse hunting videos on KZfaq.....

@bobbygreen2291 3 жыл бұрын

If some one doesn’t like this Jesse , it’s because they are jealous, your grouse hunting in Maine is much different from here in NC , but if I ever got to go up there , I would hunt just like you guys , I have killed a lot of grouse here but never not one from the roads , we have to get out and walk around to be able to get them here , and it is very steep and rocky and laurel thickets where they are , so it is tough here , ohh and every time you harvest a bunch of birds and eat them for a meal , that’s one meal saved for someone who is not so fortunate, so thank you Jesse and dad for sharing your hunts with us , I might not ever have the money to go up there and hunt , but at least through your efforts I will have had the chance to experience what life is like in the big north woods.

@Gillesgip Жыл бұрын

Great video, my dad passed in 09. We enjoyed grouse hunting. Fryed grouse is my favourite, chop it up into cubes and eat it right out of the pan. Thanks for sharing

@colinlehman6379 2 жыл бұрын

Hunting and fishing isn't always about what I take home in the bag, it's about the memories I take home with my dad. Love watching your content and those sammies looked delicious!

@metalica132 2 жыл бұрын

I never had the opportunity to know my father let alone learn to hunt from him but I found my way into it anyways. This is my second year hunting ruffed grouse, and Grey partridge mainly and I am loving it with my girl by my side. I'm hoping one day when I have a son I can be a dad to him the way yours is to you, great video guys. -Alberta, Canada

@letswalkinthewoods1462 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I absolutely love about using a side-by-side when grouse hunting. That second shot is instantaneous your dad is a smart man

@MainelyOutDoors 2 жыл бұрын

Very fond of that shotgun myself. I'll have to try to pick one up one day

@tylerfarmer8806 3 жыл бұрын

Bro that food! I don’t know how people think you don’t care about these animals when you always take what you will use and properly process the animal. We need more people like you in the world to really give the future a chance to have these experiences

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tyler!

@mikerogers9711 3 жыл бұрын

The northern Maine woods has the best habitat for wild game. Controlled cutting and new growth. Love hunting them woods. Awesome video as usual.

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Next videos back to fishing then more hunting in the next few

@usa5865 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, nice to see somebody picking up their spent shells.

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

I alway try to do that seeing plastic shells all over the place annoys me. Although some time I do forget in the heat of the moment and can never find them after.

@davidpeterson6615 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse, I must say I enjoy your videos immensely. Your folks have done a fine job. As an avid grouse Hunter I enjoy them the most and I really like your truck camper. I'm 62 yrs old and hunted out of my truck most of my life. Be grateful that your Dad instilled a love of nature and the ethics you have shown. Now that I have retired I plan on coming to Maine and walking the back roads as you do. Those who have never done that don't know what they are missing. I honestly hope to run into you there and if God is willing we can share a sandwich. Kudos young man.

@jeffhadley3362 2 жыл бұрын

We just got back from the NMW zone 1 with our successful moose hunt in allagash, we tagged him in fort Kent, we grouse hunted and camped our way back down south via the NMW roads from dickey check point the tip top of Maine estcourt road down to the Golden road elm stream twp, exiting 20 mile check point covering 500 + miles back home to jackman. Shot lots of grouse making our way back home , good family time

@MrToxicoreo 2 жыл бұрын

I just went on my first North Maine Woods grouse hunting trip a couple weeks ago. Was up for 5 days, came home with three each day, my buddy limited out twice. Camped off the Golden Road by 20 mile gate, did some road hunting and a ton of stalking. My buddy gave me crap about bringing a 69 year old16ga model 12 until the first bird was dropped. First time up, will certainly not be my last.

@marquepadley2715 3 жыл бұрын

OMG those sandwich's looked amazing, my mouth was watering just watching that, keep up the great video's, BIG thumbs up!, From BC Canada

@abdullahtayyab3344 Жыл бұрын

It's such a beautiful vibe that forest with all those game birds to hunt and the pond behind the house is just beautiful nature and the way you all follow rules of hunting and shoot to your bag limit it's great I wish the same would happen here in Pakistan cause we have lost deers and some game birds such as partridges are becoming less and less available for hunting every time we go for hunting on Sundays we get a bag of one or two or at some lucky days four or five after walking and hunting for whole day! Anways great hunting video

@jf6395 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video and all the posative one can get from it...Multi generational stewardship of the land the way you folks do is...simply humbling every time I observe it....THANK YOU!....Its a valuable contribution...again this comes from a Montana perspective from which such good conservation and utilization of ones own private property is such an amazing essential ecosystem defining part of our daily lives and allows....and seeing you two in action ...fricking cool we did that too...

@waynepeirce2266 Жыл бұрын

I sure do miss this part of Maine.

@amitachalal85 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video as always. you guys made me hungry now.

@HiddenMeadowFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@malachistover5869 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of the best years for partridge I have seen. It seem like every time I went out I was seeing 15-20 birds. I really enjoy your content, thank you for exposing others to the Maine way of life!

@BlaBla-pf8mf 3 жыл бұрын

This entire trip had some pro level cinematography.

@senammam7846 3 жыл бұрын

I was so hungry when I saw you cooking like the one in the video

@markreynolds4226 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and once again, brings back good memories of hunting with my Dad

@wvoutdoorsman5326 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Wish we had that kinda grouse population here in WV.

@danlovett3697 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job to both you and your dad ... Love the video and all the content Jessie... This one made me reminisce a bit ... a bitter sweet one .... Thanks for that!

@MainelyOutDoors 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I hope to get back out there with him more this year

@walkeroutdoorsadventures8521 3 жыл бұрын

Maine is slap full of wildlife. Love the videos.

@sallyfrenette9643 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Ruffed Grouse is one of my absolute favorites tho I've never made a sandwich with them. Usually it's gravy and rice with them or stew, but I'll definitely have to try that. Great day out with your dad. That's so good to see.

@MainelyOutDoors 2 жыл бұрын

Grouse is great because anything you make with chicken can be swamped with grouse and a sandwich is definitely a great way to eat them out on the trail in my opinion. Definitely give it a try!

@prestonhill4496 3 жыл бұрын

This video was soo good wholesome and down to earth thank you very much for sharing. Love from Arkansas. That sandwich was spectacular. Just subscribed and hit the bell.

@macsmith2092 3 жыл бұрын

Love these grouse videos. That sandwich looked amazing!

@justinrochefort8369 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Keep them coming!

@mainedeerhunter3918 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve shot about 25 birds so far this year, nice job doing these vids I enjoy watching them.

@FlyTyer1948 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you now saving the skins to get feathers for your fly tying projects. Partridge feathers are very useful. & of course, deer moose furs & turkey feathers.

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! I’ve got a ridiculous amount of feathers now

@mushercdn 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful camera work and great music. Good times! Thanks for the video.

@joeysorento4230 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video!!!

@peterplanz2310 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Jesse!!

@TheBowhunterinNB 3 жыл бұрын

My name is also Jesse, I am in New Brunswick just north of you guys . My father and I share similar days in the bush. Great video thank you for sharing

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it thanks for watching Jesse !

@dabprod 3 жыл бұрын

I love Maine.....wish I lived there.

@jwsnma 3 жыл бұрын

Again very nicely done. I do enjoy your catch and cook series. I've never hunted the North Maine Wood but I'm starting to think a trip up to that country is in order. Now it's time to start planning!!. Keep up the good work.

@joshdyer3670 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t know how people could say anything bad about you hunting you show respect and with the catch and cook’s it’s nothing but. I havnt done much bird hunting and the hot weather has had the deer hunting slow but the fishing around the Augusta area has been awesome have got some great brookies. Love to show you pics but I’m not on social media. Congrats on the birds and good luck on the deer.cheers🍻👍🏻

@jaredscabinlife2868 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video my friend ! We live in a beautiful state that’s for sure, whether it’s down on the coast or far up north

@JAdame24 2 жыл бұрын

Just went deer hunting in our Oregon cascades today and took the shotgun. Bagged a couple ruffed grouse. Surprisingly Northern Maine looks a lot like the PNW.

@trentgary6991 3 жыл бұрын

Love this one ❤ makes me miss my dad but glad you get to make videos like this to share. Thank you for sharing these memories with us

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

sorry to hear about your dad it will be nice to have these to look back on one day

@nerm82 3 жыл бұрын

Went grouse hunting up there for the first time last year had a blast!! Awesome videos keep up the good work.

@timsim1940 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!!! A lot of us live like that in Alberta! Cheers from Alberta, Canada!

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim 🙏

@TayTriesThings 3 жыл бұрын

I was planning on filming my grouse season this year, but I just didn't have the a computer to edit on. Now i've got an awesome rig, and im ready for next season.... Also, that sandwich looks absolutely amazing!

@currenhuber1584 3 жыл бұрын

I love grouse hunting in Minnesota but mane is better

@pierreb5683 9 ай бұрын

I don’t see other hunters, your lucky. I live in Quebec and sometimes it’s difficult to be alone in the trail

@jeanlucfaille7495 2 жыл бұрын

Tu es chanceux de chasser avec ton père, profite de ces moments...

@riverrightoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Another banger 🔥👊

@sabrifilms198 3 жыл бұрын

I'd have to disagree with the fact that you said it tastes like chicken-it tastes wayyy better

@josemufflei3949 3 жыл бұрын

Hey.. We love your videos. I really enjoy sharing them with my wife. I grew up in Caribou and Fort Fairfield. I grew up(self taught) hunting pheasant and patridge. These videos bring back some fine memories. Wicked good a? Ayah..lol what town are you from? I left there in 78 and have returned a couple times. My brother still lives in Ashland. Again, thank you so much. We don't watch tv any more.. just KZfaq especially your channel. My wife really likes to watch your cooking parts especially with anything that has peppers in it. Thank you!

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jose! Thanks for watching glad your enjoying the videos! I’m actually from Presque isle. So not very far from where you were

@seanconnely Жыл бұрын

Nice hunt!

@syl19281 Жыл бұрын

It's m'y Kind of life style,,, really cool 😎 👍

@AryDontSurf 3 жыл бұрын

Another great one. Gotta do some grouse in balsamic reduction.

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thats an awesome suggestion I'm definitely going to have to give that a try! Thanks for the suggestion

@AryDontSurf 3 жыл бұрын

@@MainelyOutDoors Anytime! Figured it's something you can do on the tailgate.

@mattholden5521 3 жыл бұрын

Really like that double barrel shotgun your father is using.

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! The second barrel will drop birds at 60+ yards not that you see those shots often with grouse

@boaterbill5346 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I have been coming up from mass to hunt the nmw’s for birds for almost 30 years after I was introduced to the sport by guys in my dorm at umo who have become lifelong friends, I have seen the sharp decline of them down here and it’s sad, too much development and too many treehuggers who think a healthy forest means nothing but a mature trees with no logging, I hope that things stay the same up there bc I have seen an incredibly disturbing lack of protection for quality upland habitat down here

@michaelgoodson5030 3 жыл бұрын

Jessie, I am a recent subscriber and flat out fan. I live in the Philadelphia area (city) where the closet you get to grouse is pigeons... bummer... You're luckily to have your dad as a hunting and fishing partner, cherish that! If you can give an suggestions of where I can hunt birds for a couple days, pleaseeee... give me a heads up.

@eric44707 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in the Philly area as well. I go up to Maine every year for grouse. How you seen in this video is just how easy it is. Although I’ve never limited out in 2 hrs. I also spend a lot of time in the woods with my dogs but there are always birds along the rd. Tons of public land to hunt. You can go into the north Maine woods and tent camp or just stay in your vehicle

@michaelgoodson5030 3 жыл бұрын

@@eric44707 keep me mind, I live in Montgomery County, literally just outside of Philly. I love hunting and fishing yet I find myself having to travel both to hunt and Fish. Maine looks like an amazing place. That surely was a quick limit, I can just taste the birds.

@eric44707 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelgoodson5030 I’m in west Chester but work in the city. Montco has some good fishing and hunting but for grouse you need to go north of Interstate 80 and you won’t find them on the rd.

@lloydclement2152 3 жыл бұрын

road hunt on my way to hunting spots. My dog has to get out there and do his thing.

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to train a dog one day!

@lloydclement2152 3 жыл бұрын

@@MainelyOutDoors If you hunt upland game I suggest the English Springer Spaniel. Purchase from a reputable breeder and train your dog. I used pigeons and that did the trick. Good luck.

@nb9303 3 жыл бұрын

Helloooooo love the hunting vids when does season end up there??

@liammartin6772 3 жыл бұрын

Season ends on December 31st here in Maine

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 Liam got it

@christiansmith9414 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Wondering what shotgun and load you use.

@eriklosure2781 3 жыл бұрын

Yoo, on the pheasant grind in SD right now

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck out there!

@gregorybeane4609 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos and love partridge hunting. We're blessed to have so much open, free access to pursue outdoor sports, it's our heritage as Mainers. With that in mind, why do you post your own land? it appears in the video that you have a "No Trespassing" sign at the cabled entrance of your road. Why not allow fellow hunters to park at the cable and take a walk in hopes of finding a biddy or two? Just like you do on other people's land who have chosen not to post it. I'll apologize up front if I misunderstand the situation.

@MainelyOutDoors 3 жыл бұрын

There’s un unfortunate reason alot of land gets posted.. our land was open access for over 30 years. However people take advantage of it and abuse it. We’ve had people poaching, cutting trees as they see fit, and making a mud pit of our roads in spring.. it got to the point where it just made sense to post it unfortunately. For those how can respect it there is a hidden key.

@gregorybeane4609 3 жыл бұрын

@@MainelyOutDoors OK, I understand, sorry to hear you and your family have been victimized by bad behavior. Greg

@BLEnterpriseLincoln 2 жыл бұрын

Would you share the area this was filmed in. I'm planning a trip North to remote area

@waynepeirce2266 Жыл бұрын

Can't do this in San diego

@pn0606 2 жыл бұрын

why is the grouse population taking a hit in pa Ohio but in Maine it's fine. they say the grouse lost new growth forest that come in after logging in these areas. I wonder if the logging activity in Maine is way higher.

@MainelyOutDoors 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure thats part of it. Maine has a lot of logging activity but we also have millions of acres of forests both logged and old growth. I think just having the habitat variation mixed with logging is promoting the population. There are also areas where people just don't hunt them because its protected land or is just so hard to access

@fixitquick79 Жыл бұрын

Is that an old Savage Stevens double barrel?

@johngoodell2775 3 жыл бұрын

cool channel. I would caution you about posting videos where you are really road hunting only, and ground sluicing birds. I know its a cultural thing in Maine...for hunting "partridge"... but consider how it represents hunting.. We have all taken birds on branches etc...but that is different than what we want to represent to the broader world. maybe consider upping the game - get a dog, get off the road. shoot birds on the wing etc. just a thought to consider.

@johngoodell2775 3 жыл бұрын

@Dirt Dog i dont necessarily care about how they hunt - but just suggesting they consider how they represent hunting to the world via streaming KZfaq videos