Currently serving as RGS & AWS Forest Conservation Coordinator for Minnesota, Scott gained the highly coveted council appointment after briefly serving as an alternate and attending regular meetings. Living in […]
The BackCast Podcast episode 64 with special guest Dr. Ben Jones of RGS
This week, Richard and I are joined by special guest Dr. Ben Jones. Ben is President and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society. RGS & AWS […]
New Jersey Shore Chapter Update
The Jersey Shore chapter of the American Woodcock Society and the New Jersey Fish & Wildlife team have completed the third habitat project partnership on New Jersey Wildlife Management areas during the […]
RGS & AWS Signs Stewardship Agreement on the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina
The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) recently signed the Sugar Creek Stewardship Agreement on the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina. The project, previously shelved […]
Making Moves in Michigan! PRCAC Appointment
Larry Partridge, RGS & AWS Forest Conservation Coordinator for the southern and eastern upper peninsula of Michigan, has been appointed to the Pigeon River Country Advisory Council. His role will […]
Pyke Gear Birds & Brew May 24, 2023
From Pyke Gear:
RGS Completes Second NFWF Grant Project in Pennsylvania
RGS & AWS is excited to have completed our second National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant focused on building our private lands technical assistance program in Pennsylvania. Together with the […]
Dear Hunter Project: The Give For Grouse Initiative – Giving Ruffed Grouse a Future
Ruffed Grouse, The King of Spring, the Bellwether of All Forest Wildlife, has a very fragile future. According to the Ruffed Grouse Society, their populations have declined at least 50% […]
Hiawatha Early Successional Project (Michigan)
Agreement Narrative: Hiawatha Early Successional Project Primary Funder: Hiawatha National Forest (Challenge Cost Share) Location: Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan Innovation: This project leverages a mutual interest in working together to […]
Huron-Manistee Stewardship Agreement (Michigan)
Agreement Narrative: Huron-Manistee Stewardship Agreement Primary Funder: Huron-Manistee National Forest (Stewardship Agreement) Location: Cadillac-White Cloud Ranger District, Huron-Manistee National Forest, Michigan Innovation: Utilizing the USFS goods-for-service Stewardship program, will contract […]