2018-19 ruffed grouse hunting season shortened in Zone A – Weekly News

Contact(s): Mark Witecha, DNR upland wildlife ecologist, 608-267-7861; Jaqi Christopher, DNR assistant upland wildlife ecologist, 608-261-8458

MADISON – An emergency rule is now in effect to move the season closing date for ruffed grouse hunting in Zone A from Jan. 31, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2018.

Ruffed grouse zone mapPhoto credit: DNR

The ruffed grouse season opened Sept.15…