Flush rates per hour offer hunters a standardized way to evaluate activity in different areas. By submitting their observations, hunters can see how their experiences compare with others in their favorite counties for hunting and across Michigan.

Participation is voluntary, and the survey is designed to be quick and easy to use. Many grouse and woodcock hunters already keep track of flush rates, so reporting requires little extra effort. The dashboard will remain blank until the 2025 season opens and hunters begin entering their reports, making early participation essential.

How to report

1. Open the Michigan Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock Dashboard.
2. Select Submit a Report to begin a report.
3. Enter hunt details: Add the date, county, hours hunted, information on use of dogs or accompanying hunters, and the number of flushes you observed for each species.
4. Check your entries, then tap Submit.
5. Use the dashboard to view totals by county and compare flushes per hour across Michigan. See grouse, woodcock or both species’ flush rates. Compare with hunters who use dogs, or with those who don’t. This standardized metric helps hunters compare their own experiences with those of others.

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“The new grouse and woodcock cooperator dashboard offers a great opportunity to participate in the upland bird hunting community,” said Bump. “The more participation, the better the information for all grouse and woodcock hunters. I encourage everyone to give it a try.”

Season details

American woodcock and ruffed grouse hunting seasons open Monday, Sept. 15. Find bag limits, hunting regulations and more in the 2025 Michigan Small Game Hunting Regulations Summary or at Michigan.gov/SmallGame.