by Kristen A. Schmitt Most grouse hunters remember their first bird. For Julie Sandstrom, it was near Squaw Lake in the Chippewa National Forest. For Brian Smith, a lucky mid-air […]
Here in November? The Challenges of American Woodcock Migration and Identifying Stopover Habitats in the Southeast
by Durrell Smith As we walked the trail into what seemed to be a never-ending mess of vines, thorns and briars, the question of traversing such nasty cover was disregarded. […]
Recipe: Alsatian Woodcock
by Ryan Sparks A special anniversary deserves a special dish. This one is inspired by Alsace, a cultural region situated at the intersection of France, Germany and Switzerland. From a […]
Project Highlight: Jersey Shore AWS – Prospertown Lake WMA
The Jersey Shore chapter of the American Woodcock Society and the NJ Fish and Wildlife team have completed our fourth partnership for a habitat project on NJ Wildlife Management areas. […]
RGS & AWS Announces Continued Support from onX Hunt
Pittsburgh, Pa. (August 12, 2024) – The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) is excited to announce continued support from onX Hunt. This collaboration aims to […]
RGS & AWS Continues Partnership with Federal Premium Ammunition
The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) is proud to announce the continuation of longstanding support from Federal Premium Ammunition. This partnership aims to enhance the […]
Orvis Great Giveback Days Fundraiser
For two consecutive years, the Southern Appalachian Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society in Asheville, North Carolina, has partnered with the Asheville, North Carolina, Orvis store for the Great Giveback […]
Stefan Nelson Moves Within RGS & AWS From Wisconsin to Minnesota as Forest Wildlife Specialist
RGS & AWS is happy to announce Stefan Nelson as the new Minnesota forest wildlife specialist. For two and a half years, Nelson had played a vital role in assisting […]
Sam Lau Moves Within RGS & AWS From Integrated Forest Habitat Biologist to Forest Wildlife Specialist
Sam Lau will move from his position as integrated forest habitat biologist in Northeast Wisconsin to serve as a forest wildlife specialist based out of Medford, Wisconsin. In a partnership […]
RGS & AWS Hires Ryan Adkins as Forest Wildlife Specialist
Ryan Adkins is joining the Southern Appalachians region of RGS & AWS as a forest wildlife specialist working in partnership with the National Forest System in Southwest Virginia Born and […]
