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**Please check back Early April of 2022 for confirmation of blind location**

Directions to the Blind

Reserve Blind
Directions: From the junction of US Highway 53 and County Highway M  (GPS Coordinates: 46.284186, -91.828144​)
  • Go west on County M for 0.5 miles
  • Turn Left (south) onto Grouse Road, go 0.25 miles
  • Park on the road or drive half ways to the blind down a grassy trail.
  • Turn right at green arrow sign, drive 125-150 yards and park near parking sign on trail to your right.
  • Walk west on trail 0.1 miles (about 135 yards)
  • Blind is 10 yards south of trail, facing south westerly
Consider visiting site during daylight hours prior to your initial visit.

WHat you need to know: 

  • Dress Warmly!!! It can be COLD!!
  • Blind has chairs and can accommodate up to 3 observers.
  • Park only at designated parking spot to minimize disturbing the sharp-tails
  • Plan to arrive 30 minutes before sunrise (see attached table) or about 5:30 am. (if you arrive too late after sunrise the sharp-tails may be slow to return or not return that day.
  • Sharp-tails may be present when you arrive, many spend the night on or near the dancing ground, but usually return within 10 minutes if you do not arrive too late.
  • Enter the blind through the rear zippered door.
  • Remain in the blind until 7:30 am (about 1-2 hrs. after sunrise), or until the birds leave.
  • The blind is the highest object in the vicinity of the dancing ground. Occasionally females will land on top of the blind before they go onto the dancing ground.
  • Sharp-tailed grouse dancing activity peaks between April 15 and May 10, although males may be present long before or after these dates but typically do not display much.
  • Most activity occurs when the sky is clear and the wind is calm. Little or no dancing occurs when is raining, snowing, or very windy.
  • In the blind, there is a clipboard with observation forms. Please complete the form and either leave it in the blind for others to enjoy and ultimately help in our monitoring program.
**Please take extra time viewing legs of birds and note any banding visible.   Most importantly…ENJOY the SHOW!

For Additional information

Wisconsin Local DNR Contact: (715) 372-8539 x 115

Sunrise and Sunset Information 

Local Information

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Lodging:  St. Croix Inn,  Swanson's Motel, Cabins, & Camping
Food:  Village Pump, Hog Wild, Lakeview Lodge, Little Gift & Coffee House, Franny K's (grocery)
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  • Home
  • About
  • Donate
  • Historic Gordon Fire Tower
  • Sharp Tail Grouse Viewing
  • Store
    • Baseball Cap
    • Save the Tower T-shirt
    • Membership Dues