I live more towards the center of the state. 20 miles East of Columbus. I hunt alot down in Shawnee State forest - where I generally move around 15 birds a year. But you have to log alot of miles (mostly straight up and down) to find those few birds. I also hunt grouse in Perry County - Wayne National forest and have had some luck finding some birds there over the past couple of years.
For a good hunt on a budget, I don't think you can beat that Michigan trip. 7 hours away from Columbus, stayed in a 3 room cabin with dog kennel ($60 per night/2), annual non-resident lic. + $5 waterfowl stamp ($100?), Brought most of our food and ate lunches in the field ($100), Box of shells and 2- 30 packs of saporillo. Hell I only took $500 and had $150 left to stop at Cabela's on the way home. That many birds and money left over... My kinda trip!
