By Tripp Way | RGS & AWS Director of Regional Development–Mid Atlantic Few people can say they’ve been a part of the grouse community for a decade, let alone three, […]
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Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Hires Scott Johnson as State Conservation Coordinator
Scott Johnson has recently joined RGS & AWS as the Forest Conservation Coordinator for Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin, where he will be working cooperatively with a variety of county, state, […]
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Hires Buggia as Eastern Great Lakes Engagement Coordinator
RGS & AWS welcomes Nick Buggia to the team as the Eastern Great Lakes Engagement Coordinator. Born and raised in Michigan, Buggia earned a B.S. in Political Science and Economics […]
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Hires Burns as Grants and Stewardship Officer
Katie Burns understands the importance of an inspired, dedicated network when it comes to achieving conservation goals. In her new role with RGS & AWS, the term “stewardship” means ensuring […]
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Hires Rasmussen as Forest Wildlife Specialist
RGS & AWS welcomes Josh Rasmussen to the team as the newest Forest Wildlife Specialist. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Rasmussen earned a B.S. in Forestry Management and Urban Forestry […]
Restoring the role of American elm in Upper Midwest Forests
Linda Haugen Plant Pathologist State and Private ForestryUS Forest Service – Eastern Region RGS & AWS is committed to developing and maintaining healthy forests, including involvement in the restoration […]
Know Your Cover – Species-group profile: Cherries
by Stefan Nelson, RGS & AWS Forest Wildlife Specialist The Upper Great Lakes states have three species of native cherries, all belonging to the Prunus genus and the Rosaceae family […]
DANGER AHEAD! – Teach your dog to make the right decision
Training Tips from NAVHDA Dog Handlers by Nancy Anisfield with Bob West When asked how many times his German shorthaired pointer Riley got into porcupines, RGS board member David Kuritzky […]
First Bird
by Jens Heig In our family, every bird we take is on the wing. It creates equality in the pursuit, allowing grouse and woodcock to engage their natural defenses for […]
The Dewclaw Debate
by Seth Bynum, DVM The spring thaw began its slow ascent from the valley floor to our favorite grouse covers in the timber. The dogs and I, wound tightly in […]
