When facing human hardship, it can be difficult to remember that our own health is inseparable from the health of our natural world. Forests included! Even during good times, many folks don’t get it. But we do.
That is why our voices are so important during the days ahead. Conservation is not cancelled, my friends.
[Read more…] about Conservation is NOT Cancelled – RGS
Fellow Conservationists,
As we enter our peak event season, we also enter a time of great uncertainty due to COVID-19. One where we may not be able to gather and enjoy each other’s company as we would like.
We are keeping a diligent eye on the COVID-19 situation so we can respond as information comes available. True to RGS/AWS tenets, we will act pragmatically, led by science and expert recommendations.
[Read more…] about COVID-19 Update from RGS/AWS President and CEO Ben Jones
Over the years, the American Woodcock Society (AWS) has supported ground-breaking research into this fascinating bird, the American woodcock. First, a migration study in the Central Flyway revealing key nesting grounds, migratory paths, and wintering locations. Now, a similar study in the Eastern Flyway. In 2017 AWS sponsored the 11th American Woodcock Symposium, highlighting work from the world’s leading researchers.
[Read more…] about Giving Tuesday | Join The Movement
I read the reports, completed phone interviews with reporters and braced myself. When West Nile Virus appears in the news, it can even eclipse dog breed and shotgun choice “discussions” in level of interest and disagreement. Justifiably so. The appearance of a new disease threatening our beloved ruffed grouse is reason for concern.
[Read more…] about Ben Jones Addresses West Nile Virus Testing in Ruffed Grouse – RGS
October 1, 2019
The air is crisper, skies are brighter, and colorful foliage fills the forest. These are the days
we live for, and to celebrate our love for October, we’re launching an amazing membership
promotion you don’t want to miss!
During October, when you join, renew or rejoin the Ruffed Grouse Society or
American Woodcock Society as an auto renewing Regular ($35)member, you’ll
receive our latest Upland Awesome Forests t-shirt as a special gift.
Last April, the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society Executive Board and I had our first conversation—the first of many. Initially, the CEO interview brought us together. By the end of that discussion, it was clear we were converging on much more in our conservation pathways.
[Read more…] about 2018 Annual Report | Taking Stock
The Ruffed Grouse Society was disheartened to hear of the New Jersey ruffed grouse hunting season closure announced last week. The NJ Department of Fish & Wildlife’s population monitoring clearly justifies the move. Ruffed grouse are a bellwether of forest health. Their decline mirrors that of other forest wildlife in New Jersey including golden-winged warbler, blue-winged warbler, cerulean warbler, wood thrush, and American woodcock.
[Read more…] about New Jersey Grouse Season ClosureI had to smile when my son came flying through the house with the mail last week. He was holding a magazine – the start of his Ranger Rick subscription from Grandma. His own name was right there on the address bar. Magical! Of course, he wanted to read the whole thing that night. I counseled him in the art of savoring a magazine, relishing articles, hence minimizing downtime until the next issue. Sage advice, but admittedly hypocritical since I rip through my favorite periodicals within days of receipt. Then, when the next installment finally appears on the kitchen counter, everyone at home really enjoys my response. Kind of like a 5-year old!
[Read more…] about President’s Message: Spring Magazine11/21/18
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The message came at a time when we are normally thankful and celebrating our natural world – the change of seasons, the flush of wild wings, time with friends. But in early November, we were asked to comment on a decision to list ruffed grouse as an endangered species in a state where they once were common.
[Read more…] about Ruffed Grouse Endangered Listing10/26/16
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RGS in the News
Original article Mosinee Grade GEMS trail open by Ralph Ansami posted by Your Daily Globe on Oct 22, 2016 vol. 97, Ed. 250 here: http://www.yourdailyglobe.com/story/2016/10/22/news/mosinee-grade-gems-trail-open/7414.html.
Original Article:
With ruffed grouse season improving with the falling leaves, both hunters and hikers have a new opportunity to enjoy autumn.
The Mosinee Grouse Enhanced Management System is open to the public for hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing.
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