Gray Jays

[JBMasterAngler]

What’s the farthest south you’ve ever seen gray jays? My brother in law has property just north of Cloquet, but I’ve never seen any there. I see plenty in Grand Marais and Ely. But I think the farthest south I’ve seen them is in George Washington State Forest, north of Grand Rapids.

[Hawg]

We get them around Emily, one landed right on my gun once. Landed on my stand railings many times. They do seem to be down in numbers the last few years. 

[Jim Almquist]

See them at the Sax Zim Bog which is just west of Cotton. It is really not that far from Cloquet but your right. I have never seen them closer than the Bog.

[JBMasterAngler]

Was just in Marcell area for a few days...didn’t see any. Lots of blue jays. Seen a few magpies too.

[Hawg]

It’s been about 4-5 years since I’ve been in my old open stand. I’m a heat and thermopane window guy now. Talking to my partners in camp we had to stop and think when we saw them last, I know we had quite a few back in the open stand time. You’re right about being very scarce around here now they agree.