Sean Barry joins RGS & AWS as a Forest Conservation Coordinator for the Southern Appalachians, focusing on projects involving public lands. Prior to this role, Berry finished his MS in […]
Announcements
RGS & AWS hires Robert Nortman as Wisconsin Forest Wildlife Specialist
RGS & AWS welcome Robert Nortman to the team as its newest forest wildlife specialist. Born and raised in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, Nortman earned a B.S. in forestry management […]
RGS & AWS Hires Nancy McCloskey as Pennsylvania Forest Conservation Coordinator
Nancy McCloskey comes to RGS & AWS with a wealth of experience and knowledge about the forest products industry. She holds a bachelor of science degree in forest resource management […]
RGS Canada Appoints New Coordinator
by Jeff Helsdon The new coordinator for RGS Canada brings a passion for upland birds and enhancing their habitat to his position. Chris Madej started as Canadian coordinator last fall. […]
Julie Sandstrom Elected National Board Chair of Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society
Pittsburgh, Pa. (March 8, 2024) — The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) announced today that Julie Sandstrom has been elected as its board chair. Sandstrom […]
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Inks National Agreement with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Pittsburgh, Pa. (February 21, 2024) – The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) has signed a national partnership agreement with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF […]
Celebrating 10 Years of the American Woodcock Society
Photo by Tim Flanigan Why American Woodcock? Why AWS? For more than 60 years, the Ruffed Grouse Society has fervently promoted stewardship for forest wildlife. Our vision is to create landscapes of […]
RGS & AWS Partners with Lucky Duck to Support Wildlife Conservation
RGS & AWS is excited to announce a new corporate partnership with Lucky Duck. Lucky Duck is an innovator in manufacturing quality hunting products that help you become more successful […]
RGS & AWS Advocates for Sustainable Forest Management in Forest Service Old Growth Proposal
As administration considers future of mature and old growth forests, RGS & AWS advances strategies for sustainable forestry, carbon stewardship, habitat conservation. Pittsburgh, Pa. – As the U.S. Forest Service […]
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Promotes Jared Elm to Wisconsin Conservation Coordinator
RGS & AWS is happy to announce Jared Elm as the new Wisconsin forest conservation coordinator. For six years, Elm has played a vital role in assisting private landowners in […]