Luke Fredricks grew up in rural Michigan, along the border of Ohio and Indiana. After high school, he moved to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to further his education. After earning a […]
Announcements
RGS & AWS’ Covers Magazine Wins 2024 Pinnacle and APEX Awards
The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) received two Professional Outdoor Media Association’s (POMA) 2023 Outstanding Achievement awards in the “Magazine Complete – Print” and “Wildlife […]
USFWS to Expand Public Hunting Opportunities Nationwide, RGS & AWS Commends Proposal
(Aug. 1, 2024) – Expanded hunting and fishing opportunities, including some ruffed grouse hunting, have been announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on 12 national wildlife refuges located […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
