The Grouse Quest

A lifetime achievement,
earned one landscape at a time.

The rules are designed to protect the credibility of the award without turning a personal hunting journey into paperwork.

3species

Grouse Hunter

5species

7species

9species

A free-ranging wild bird taken legally under the regulations in effect on the harvest date.

No released birds, preserve birds, planted birds or captive-origin birds qualify.

Species, date, state or province, general location, photograph and license information when available.

Past harvests may qualify with credible photos, licenses, taxidermy records, guide statements or comparable evidence.

Exact coordinates are never required or published. General county, unit or region information is enough.

Questioned entries receive a fair review, with species identification or legality resolved before recognition.

Achievements along the way

Forest Four

Ruffed · Spruce · Dusky · Sooty

Prairie Three

Sharp-tail · Sage · Greater Prairie-Chicken

Ptarmigan Pair

Willow · Rock

Public Land Quest

Five qualifying species on public-access ground