The past several weeks produced a rapid succession of executive orders and legislative activity that RGS & AWS has influenced on your behalf as wildlife conservationists and hunters. We met […]
Announcements
Exciting News: Doubling Our Impact in the Great Lakes
Recently, we announced that hard work and mission-focused efforts by the RGS & AWS community are resulting in big wins for our forests and wildlife in the Great Lakes. Consequently, […]
RGS & AWS Welcomes New Forest Conservation Director for Michigan, Ohio, Indiana
The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) is pleased to welcome Zach Evans as its new forest conservation director for Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Evans’ hiring […]
Schultz Named Forest Service Chief; RGS & AWS Says Schultz Understands Importance of Active Forest Management to ‘Forests, Wildlife and Our Communities’Â
(February 28, 2025) – Experienced forester and resource manager Tom Schultz was named chief of the U.S. Forest Service on Thursday, a decision welcomed by the Ruffed Grouse Society & […]
Amelia Shingle Joins RGS & AWS as Forest Wildlife Specialist in Wisconsin
RGS & AWS welcomes Amelia Shingle as a forest wildlife specialist working in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. Amelia is originally from Lindenhurst, Illinois, and earned her bachelor’s degree in forest ecosystem restoration […]
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 […]
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 […]
RGS & AWS Welcomes New Forest Conservation Director for Coastal Plain and Piedmont Region
RGS & AWS is excited to announce the appointment of Sara Cerv as the forest conservation director for the Coastal Plain and Piedmont region. This is the first time the […]
Brettingen Joins RGS & AWS National Board
RGS & AWS is pleased to announce the election of Ben Brettingen to its national board of directors. An experienced leader in the hunting and conservation community, Brettingen has a […]
10 Holiday Gifts for the Upland Conservationist at the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society
The holidays are here, and if you’re shopping for someone who loves the outdoors, nature-inspired gifts from the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society are sure to impress. Here’s […]
