Primary Funder: New York Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Conservation Innovation Grant Funding Amount: $110,000 Project Title: Helderberg Forest Resiliency Initiative US Forest Service Landscape Restoration Grant Location: Towns […]
Update on PA Game Fund Diversion Bill Â
As a follow-up to our prior email on HB 1300, RGS hopes the following information and links help clarify the situation and stakes for PA Game Commission, for habitat improvement, […]
2022-2023 Michigan Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey Report Results
Photo by: Tim Flanigan The second year of Michigan Drummer Survey data is now available. Since the pause in the survey in 2015, a lot has happened with the ruffed […]
Oppose diversion of wildlife conservation funding in PennsylvaniaÂ
During a habitat coordination meeting with the Pennsylvania Game Commission on August 31, the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society learned of action taken in the State Senate that […]
Critical Need in Massachusetts for Public Comment
We just received notice of a virtual meeting this Tuesday, September 12, where your voice is seriously needed. They are hosting a Public Input Session regarding Climate-Oriented Forest Management Guidelines […]
Copper Country Habitat Restoration Project (Michigan)
Agreement Narrative: Copper Country Habitat Restoration Project MOD01 Primary Funder: Ottawa National Forest  Location: Kenton Ranger District, Ottawa National Forest, Michigan Innovation: This cost-share agreement allows for the funding of […]
Benelli Presents: Raising Habitat
In partnership with the Ruffed Grouse Society. “Raising Habitat” follows Darin Melton as he hunts the legendary ruffed grouse through some beautiful cover. He talks about what makes them such […]
Minnesota and Wisconsin 2023 Drumming Report Results
Minnesota and Wisconsin recently released their spring drumming survey results. Each year Minnesota and Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources coordinate spring drumming surveys of ruffed grouse to monitor population trends […]
RGS & AWS Awarded $180,000 to Launch New York and Vermont Forest Block InitiativeÂ
The National Fish & Wildlife Foundation’s New England Forests & Rivers Fund awarded the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) Northeast conservation team $180,000 to implement […]
Funding Opportunity for Northeast Wisconsin Landowners – Joint Chiefs Project
by Stefan Nelson – RGS & AWS Forest Wildlife Specialist Private forest landowners within the Northeastern portion of Wisconsin now have an additional funding opportunity available under the Environmental Quality […]