Because they're Wild – A New York Ruffed Grouse Hunting Story – Project Upland Original Film
Because they're Wild – A New York Ruffed Grouse Hunting Story – Project Upland Original Film
‘Because They’re Wild’ as part of the Project Upland Film series follows Northeast Regional Director of The Ruffed Grouse Society, Tripp Way into the Grouse Woods. Tripp reflects on his enjoyment of the woods, his passion for the Ruffed Grouse and the precious time spent afield with friends. As a dedicated conservationist and experienced upland hunter Tripp delivers the powerful line of “Its our responsibility to get these folks in the woods”.
“I find this to be one of the absolute pleasures of my life right now. And every one of these is a treasure. Truly.” – Perry Masotti
Tripp ventures across upstate New York bird hunting what he keys in as wild birds. Set on the adventures of the northeast landscape, he stresses that in a world of hunting preserves and instant satisfaction this tradition can not be replicated or replaced.
“For Tripp Way, Northeast Regional Director of The Ruffed Grouse Society, ruffed grouse and his pursuit of the bird represents many of the best things about hunting. Way talks about some of those things in ‘Because They’re Wild’, a rich and heartfelt film by A.J. DeRosa.” – Wide Open Spaces
‘Project Upland’ is a bird hunting videos initiative to help promote the future of upland bird hunting through bird hunting videos, online blogs and other media outlets. Geared to not only capture the essence of the “Grouse Woods” it seeks to inspire a future generation of upland bird hunters in all sporting traditions. Whatever your game, from Pheasants to Ruffed Grouse these are your stories of the bird hunting videos epic series.
These videos are unreal. They get me really fired up for cool mornings in the woods
If the state of New York would cut some timber, it would be the best Ruffed Grouse hunting in the US. Grouse Do not have to have Aspen, the Birch that comes up after a clear cut here in the Appalachians is just as good.
What is that clipped onto the strap of your game vest? Looks like a knurled brass ring. Holds a spare shell, maybe?
I noticed it in a couple videos and it’s been driving me crazy.
Curious to what gauge you all hint with and o/u of choice. Ready to make a purchase and hit the western Carolina woods
Went grouse hunting for the second time ever flushed three grouse didn’t shot any but still had a great time.
Well people want to hunt for several reason but i want to hunt for food in NY OR SO but i don’t want to hear philosophy lectures!!!!! ?????
what a great clip. Reminds me of why I hunt, and why it is the most important thing in my life to keep my spirit and love for the wild alive. I wish everybody could experience a hunt, gun or no gun…just to see how amazing it is to be part of nature. Harvesting a couple delicious birds rather than store bought garbage is just a bonus. I am happy either way!
Fantastic video. I spent three falls and part of a fourth learning how to hunt ruffs and spruces in Alaska. I really came to be quite good at it by the third year. I also really enjoyed going by myself (didn’t have a dog either) and just basking in the quiet of the autumn woods. I also enjoyed taking new hunters on early season hunts when the birds were still in coveys and the action was fast paced. I also can’t recall how many I must have shot while going in and out of duck hunting spots too. Great times. I miss them.
I’m from New York and I spend a lot
Of time in the woods and mountains working on power lines I often hear grouse drumming and sometimes see them. I really want to hunt them I’m lost on how to start with no dog
I’m trying to get into grouse hunting, I live in western New York, is there any good places I could go?