The annual ruffed grouse drumming survey found higher drum counts in the north and central regions but lower counts in the southwest compared to 2023. Read the original article on […]
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The Impact of Active Aspen Grove Management on Ruffed Grouse Habitat in the Lake States
We The Forest, in partnership with the Federal Forest Resource Coalition, explores how Aspen Grove management helps the habitat and ruffed grouse vitality. The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock […]
RGS & AWS Reiterates Importance of Sustainable Forestry to Healthy Wildlife Habitat as Forest Service Considers Management Approach
(June 24, 2024) – As the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) evaluates its management approaches relative to old-growth and mature forests, the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society is underscoring […]
MICHIGAN: Senate Bill 860: A Bill to Amend 1994 PA 451
PDF FILE- LETTER: Senate Bill 860: A Bill to Amend 1994 PA 451 June 18, 2024 Subject: Senate Bill 860: A Bill to Amend 1994 PA 451 Dear Senate Committee […]
RGS & AWS Surveys Membership: Conservation, Military Service, Dogs Seize Spotlight
In its first membership-wide survey since 2018, the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) revealed a membership that values conservation, serves in the military at rates […]
RGS & AWS Forest Service Partnership Improves Habitat in Kentucky’s Daniel Boone National Forest, Draws Partner Praise
A diverse roster of conservation and resource management agencies underscored the importance of sustainable, science-based forest management to wildlife in a stewardship agreement being led by the Ruffed Grouse Society […]
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Hires Janis Nichols as Grant Accounting Manager
Nichols graduated from Robert Morris University and Clarion University of Pennsylvania with degrees in accounting and business administration. She has attended numerous research administration conferences and workshops to keep current […]
The Hunting Dog Podcast: Progress for the forests, progress for the grouse
Jon Steigerwaldt from RGS gives us the latest and greatest from the progress made managing our woodlands. We talk logging we talk burning and we talk about what it takes […]
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Hires Amelia Napper as Northeast Public Lands Forester
Amelia “Melly” Napper is joining the Northeast region as a Public Lands Forester in Vermont, working in partnership with the Green Mountain National Forest silviculture team. Napper recently graduated from […]
Q2 2024 Mid-Atlantic Habitat Spotlights
We’re excited to share the Mid Atlantic second quarter Habitat Spotlight. This handout showcases three regional projects spearheaded by local chapters. To learn more about any of the projects we […]
