Proposed legislation to Protect Boundary Waters Canoe Area. January 15, 2020For Immediate Release Coraopolis, Pa. – The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS|AWS) today applauded introduction of the […]
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Heather Shaw featured on The Hunting Dog Podcast – RGS
Tune in to The Hunting Dog Podcast | Grouse Update featuring Heather Shaw In December, Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society biologist Heather Shaw was featured on an episode […]
Purina Continues Commitment to Conservation – RGS
CORAOPOLIS, Pa. — The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society are honored to announce the extension of a historic commitment to conservation by a critical partner organization, Purina, a […]
Winter Foot Care and Injury Prevention for Bird Dogs – RGS
Examining risks and foot care methods for bird dogs during the winter. From the crusty hard snow to the dry air and freezing cold temperatures, winter conditions can take a […]
Wisconsin Approves Ruffed Grouse Management Plan – RGS
State of Wisconsin approves first ever Ruffed Grouse Management Plan Earlier this month, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) voted to approve the states very first ruffed grouse management plan. The […]
The Special Relationship Between Grouse and Aspen – RGS
Why Well-Managed Aspen is the Best Grouse Habitat If you hunt ruffed grouse on the southern fringe of its range, aspen forest may not be all that relevant to you. […]
Winter Ruffed Grouse Survival – RGS
Examining food and cover necessary for winter grouse survival. In northern Wisconsin, winter regrouping of ruffed grouse starts to take place toward the end of October and the first part […]
A Working Forest is Not Lacking in Wildness – RGS
The working forest we hunt is full of wildness and we are drawn to these special places. We make a big deal about preserving and protecting wilderness areas. Groups, such […]
The Downfall of New Jersey Grouse Hunting – RGS
Emergency closure of the New Jersey grouse hunting season. On July 17th the Fish and Game Council of New Jersey voted for an emergency closure of the ruffed grouse season […]
Reversing Ruffed Grouse Declines in Indiana
Up against an endangered listing, how can we help ruffed grouse in Indiana? Ruffed grouse used to be present across the Indiana landscape, but now they could be joining the […]
