by Glen R. Blackwood | RGS & AWS Regional Director of Development – Lower Peninsula/Eastern U.P. of Michigan & Indiana “The Sporting Art of C.D. Clarke” Hardbound Forward by Nick Lyons Introduction […]
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The Scoop on Poop
by Keith Schopp When it comes to hardworking sporting dogs, happiness is a small, firm stool. Poop matters, especially for dogs that travel, hunt, compete and work hard. And, according […]
Preparing for Your First Hunting Season Success
Article and photos by Steve and Jodie Ries, Top Gun Kennel Is it possible that our spring puppy will be ready for the upcoming hunting season? Yes, your new hunting […]
Featured Artist – Dale Dike
Growing up in Northwestern Pennsylvania, Dike’s life revolved around abundant wildlife, especially ruffed grouse, woodcock and brook trout. He remains a lifelong grouse and woodcock hunter, a pointing dog enthusiast […]
Fix Our Forests Act: Tackling Wildfires Through Market-Driven Forest Management Solutions
As wildfires grow more frequent and devastating, the need for efficient and effective forest management has never been greater. At RGS & AWS, we’re gratified to see our elected leaders […]
EWMRC Update 01.16.25
16 January 2025. Nine of our 2024 Nova Scotia birds continue to check in and remain stationary, with one exception: NS-2024-35, a (now) second year male, decided to quit southern […]
Once Upon a Shotgun
Article and photos by Dave Bates Alpheus Potts “Bud” Mitchell was a guy I didn’t know very well. Truth be told, I never made his acquaintance. Oh, we’ve hunted pheasants together […]
U.S. House of Representatives’ Fix Our Forests Act Vital for Sustainable Forests
(Jan. 21, 2025) – Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) of the House Natural Resources Committee has introduced the Fix Our Forests Act to advance active forest management, support communities, and increase […]
The Future of Our National Forests…and Why Your Voice Matters
At RGS & AWS, we’re committed to conserving wildlife habitat, promoting forest diversity and optimizing carbon stewardship across forest landscapes, including National Forest System lands. Thus, we view the recent […]
Standing for Active Forest Management: RGS & AWS Supports White Mountain National Forest Stewardship
At the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS), we believe in the transformative power of actively managed forests—for wildlife, for hunters and for future generations. That’s […]
