According to Gary Drotts, the size of the trails can be misleading in images because some were originally designed in the 1970s through the 1990s as forest roads for logging operations. (Photo courtesy of Gary Drotts)
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The Canaan Valley Veterans Woodcock Hunt
The Canaan Valley Veterans Woodcock Hunt by Clay Williamson As the crisp autumn air settles into Canaan Valley, West Virginia, the landscape transforms into a stunning canvas of vibrant foliage […]
Amongst the Hemlocks
Amongst the Hemlocks by Justin Hager Although it was a typical day in a sportsman’s paradise, western New York was showing its true colors– gray and overcast. I was eagerly […]
The Kings Lane
The Kings Lane by Karl (trout whisperer) seckinger During the historic winter logging days of yore in northern Minnesota many a horse was fed summer hay on trails throughout the […]
Made in America
by Tom Keer w/ image Say the name Remington, Winchester, L.C. Smith, Parker Brothers, A.H. Fox or Colt to a sportsman and they’ll no doubt say guns. As jeans are […]
Epiphany
Epiphany by Gary Tunkavige It had been another night of fitful sleep, and it was because of worrying about Thicket. That Thicket developed into one of the best bird dogs […]
RGS Voices on the Forest North Podcast
We’re excited to share that Stefan Nelson and Jeremy Collard represented the Ruffed Grouse Society on the latest episode of the Forest North Podcast. In this engaging episode, they discuss: […]
Bird Dog Botany
by John Stewart Wright w/ image Cheatgrass kills bird dogs. Not often, but too often, for any bird hunter who loves his or her canine companions. And sub-mortal cases are […]
West Virginia Grouse Survey Discontinued – New Opportunities to Contribute
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) recently discontinued their grouse-specific hunter survey due to limited participation. Although this was a difficult decision, the data was no longer providing […]
A Bird in the Hand
A Bird in the Handby Jeff Gazdik It was probably around 1975 in Washington County, New York. By the way, the most beautiful county in our state, IMO. I would’ve […]
