Hazel Grouse
About hazel grouse hunting
The hazel grouse is the smallest of the forest grouse and often the hardest to hunt. It lives in pairs or small groups in dense forest and flushes short and low between the trees. Many grouse hunters encounter hazel grouse by chance during other hunts.
Calling with a hazel grouse whistle is an exciting and effective method. The hazel grouse responds to the whistle and may fly right in to the hunter. It takes patience and practice to master the technique.
Hunting with a pointing dog is possible, but the terrain is often so dense that the dog struggles to work effectively. Many prefer to walk quietly through typical hazel grouse habitat and take the chances as they come.
A 20-gauge with fine shot (5–6) is well suited. The hazel grouse is small and tender and doesn't need much hitting energy.
Hunting Season
10. sep – 28./29. feb
Weight
300–450 g
Distribution
Jerpa finnes i barskog over hele Sør- og Midt-Norge, samt deler av Nord-Norge. Den er mest tallrik i Innlandet, Trøndelag og de indre delene av Vestlandet.
Terrain
Tett blandingsskog med gran, bjørk og or er typisk jerpeterreng. Jerpa foretrekker skyggefulle, fuktige dalsider med tett undervegetasjon og tilgang til bekker.
Identification
Brungrå med svart strupeflekk hos hannen. Kompakt fugl med kort hale. Svært godt kamuflert.
Hunting Tips
Lær deg jerpefløyting. Det er en av de mest effektive metodene. Jerpeterrenget er gjerne langs bekker i tett blandingsskog.
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