(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 […]
Announcements
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 […]
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 […]
Hunt in Iowa: Non-Resident Deer Tag Auction Fundraiser Coming Soon
Iowa is known for having some of the biggest whitetail bucks – and some of the best whitetail hunting – in the nation. We’re therefore thrilled to share an amazing […]
RGS & AWS Hire Sean Berry as the Southern Appalachians Forest Conservation Coordinator
Sean Barry joins RGS & AWS as a Forest Conservation Coordinator for the Southern Appalachians, focusing on projects involving public lands. Prior to this role, Berry finished his MS in […]
RGS & AWS hires Robert Nortman as Wisconsin Forest Wildlife Specialist
RGS & AWS welcome Robert Nortman to the team as its newest forest wildlife specialist. Born and raised in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, Nortman earned a B.S. in forestry management […]
RGS & AWS Hires Nancy McCloskey as Pennsylvania Forest Conservation Coordinator
Nancy McCloskey comes to RGS & AWS with a wealth of experience and knowledge about the forest products industry. She holds a bachelor of science degree in forest resource management […]
RGS Canada Appoints New Coordinator
by Jeff Helsdon The new coordinator for RGS Canada brings a passion for upland birds and enhancing their habitat to his position. Chris Madej started as Canadian coordinator last fall. […]
Julie Sandstrom Elected National Board Chair of Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society
Pittsburgh, Pa. (March 8, 2024) — The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) announced today that Julie Sandstrom has been elected as its board chair. Sandstrom […]
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Inks National Agreement with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Pittsburgh, Pa. (February 21, 2024) – The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) has signed a national partnership agreement with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF […]