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Madison, Wis. Wisconsin ruffed grouse drumming activity in 2002 was down statewide by about 20 percent from 2001 levels, according to surveys by state DNR wildlife biologists.

There were .75 drums per stop in 2002 vs. .93 in 2001. The largest decrease was in the southwest part of the state. Officials say the results are in line with the 10-year ruffed grouse cycle, which peaked in 1999. The ruffed grouse season runs this year in Wisconsin from Sept. 14 through Dec. 31 …

Madison, Wis. Wisconsin ruffed grouse drumming activity in 2002 was down statewide by about 20 percent from 2001 levels, according to surveys by state DNR wildlife biologists. Read More »

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