It is not very often we grouse hunters get to hear that the hunting conditions are excellent, so please sit down while reading this post. The state of WI has released their 2008 spring drumming report on the ruffed grouse population, which saw an increase between 2007 and 2008, making this the third boost in ruffed grouse numbers in the last three years. Let me translate: The grouse hunting is good to excellent. The survey shows an increase in drumming grouse in two of the four regions of the state. The Northern Region had an up tick of 12% and Southeast Region increased by 33%. WI’s primary grouse range is the Northern Region, which showed an increase in breeding grouse, confirming the state is still on the upswing of the current grouse cycle. Please feel free to stand and jump for joy.