Like chicken, doesn't everything. Seriously though, ruffed grouse are FABULOUS, better than pheasant. I lived in N. Idaho for a few years and grew up in upper Michigan there were tons of ruffies. Mind you they're not prairie birds, they live in the forrest. You'll encounter them on the old logging roads in the mountains. Best just to have a .22 with you and plink them in the head. Of course you'll need to get out of the truck to be legal. gary