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 […]
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Central MD Chapter: Habitat Day
Members in Central Maryland attended a habitat day at the Frederick Watershed Forest that RGS planned with the Maryland Forest Service, which manages the Frederick Watershed Forest. Members cut and removed Mountain Laurel so that the MD Forest […]
Oppose diversion of wildlife conservation funding in Pennsylvania
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 […]
Action Alert: Daniel Boone National Forest Ruffed Grouse Habitat Enhancement
Increasing management and habitat improvement on the Daniel Boone National Forest is a key goal of RGS & AWS’ Southern Appalachian Region. To that end, RGS just submitted comments on […]
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 Initiative
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 […]
