Also known as: Partridge (colloquial)
Ruffed GrouseThe Ruffed Grouse is a medium sized with brown and gray barring on the breast and overall grayish brown coloration. Adults have a short brown crest on their head. Males will ruff their black neck feathers during mating display.
Habitat & Range
Ruffed Grouse can be found in mixed-age forests and some early successional forests where younger trees provide cover and food
Life History
Ruffed Grouse are heavily herbivorous, with only a small portion of their diet consisting of insects and invertebrates. They rely on the soft fruits and acorns of woody plants during the fall to prepare for winter. Male Ruffed Grouse display for females on a raised surface by beating its wings aggressively to create a drumming sound. Females will go off on their own after mating to create a nest at the base of a tree or large rock. Ruffed grouse are non-migratory birds and rely on good cover for survival
Status, Trends & Threats
Habitat Loss; Wildfires
Hunting Season
Sep 1 - Dec 31, 2025 (combined with dusky and sooty grouse).
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Ruffed Grouse in Nevada
Ruffed grouse hunting season in Nevada runs Sep 1-Dec 31. The daily bag limit is 3 birds singly or in aggregate with dusky and sooty grouse. Found in mixed-age forests and early successional forests in Nevada. The head or one fully feathered wing must remain attached during transport until reaching residence or commercial facility.
When is Ruffed Grouse hunting season in Nevada?
Sep 1 - Dec 31, 2025 (combined with dusky and sooty grouse).
What is the bag limit for Ruffed Grouse in Nevada?
3 per day singly or in aggregate (ruffed, dusky, and sooty grouse combined), 9 possession.
What's another name for Ruffed Grouse?
Ruffed Grouse is also known as Partridge (colloquial) in Nevada.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Sep 1 - Dec 31, 2025 (combined with dusky and sooty grouse). | Link |
| Nevada | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Ruffed grouse hunting season in Nevada runs Sep 1-Dec 31. The daily bag limit is 3 birds singly or in aggregate with dus | Link |
