The Ruffed Grouse Society holds a distinct reputation among conservation groups, and with that, a unique responsibility. I’m reminded of our duty every time an issue affecting forest wildlife comes […]
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Influence Forest Management and Conservation Policy in Pennsylvania
Our staff at Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) would like to inform hunters and conservationists of multiple upcoming opportunities to influence forest and wildlife conservation […]
American Wildlife Conservation Partners Share Conservation Policy Recommendations in the Sixth Edition of Wildlife for the 21st Century
July 15, 2020For Immediate Release Coraopolis, Pa. – The nation’s top 50 hunting conservation organizations today released their policy recommendations for the next White House Administration and the next two […]
Grouse Camp 2020 | Visits Minnesota and Wisconsin
Countdown to Grouse Camp 2020 History Since 2015 RGS & AWS members have followed along with our annual Grouse Camp Tour. From the organization’s roots, in Monterey, Virginia, to the […]
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Update
Some great news came from Capitol Hill heading into the 2020 Fourth of July holiday weekend. On Wednesday, July 1, the House of Representatives voted to pass an infrastructure bill […]
Friendship, Access, Opportunity: A Call to Action for the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan Revision
Act now to impact the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan Revision The above photo showcases one of my favorite memories from this past hunting season and I’m so grateful to Durrell Smith, […]
Last Day of Upland Gunning Season
An upland hunter reflects on his last day of the season. Saturday Morning, February 29, began with a crisp, cool, but sunny morning. It was also the last day of […]
RGS & AWS Shares USFS Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan Revision Fact Sheet and Position Statements
Act Now: Submit Comments Here Numerous forest wildlife are at-risk in the southern Appalachians due to lack of forest diversity and an unnaturally single-aged forest (i.e., lacking very young and […]
Comparing Habitat: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, Cottontail Rabbits and Snowshoe Hare
Exploring habitat for ruffed grouse and woodcock as it relates to cottontail rabbits and snowshoe hare. There’s a lot of information online about the different habitat types that wild game […]
Forestry Is Always Essential
Co-Authored by Anthony Giattino and Jon Steigerwaldt Exploring the Essential Nature of Forestry Despite vacant streets in normally vibrant cities and traffic-free highways across the country, there exists a steady […]
