The Eastern Grouse Working Group (EGWG), a collective of state and provincial wildlife agency biologists, has developed a strategic plan to guide ruffed grouse recovery in the eastern half of […]
Conservation Policy
Brooke Rollins Confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture, RGS & AWS Responds
Rollins Is Poised to Lead Conservation and Forestry Efforts Benefiting Wildlife Habitat and Rural Communities The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society commended the confirmation yesterday by the U.S. […]
Why Should Grouse Hunters Care About the Farm Bill?
Written by Aaron Field, Ph.D., Director of Private Lands Conservation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership; Images by James Wicks The mixed-bag hunters reading this article have probably heard why they should […]
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 […]
The Future of Our National Forests…and Why Your Voice Matters
At RGS & AWS, we’re committed to conserving wildlife habitat, promoting forest diversity and optimizing carbon stewardship across forest landscapes, including National Forest System lands. Thus, we view the recent […]
Standing for Active Forest Management: RGS & AWS Supports White Mountain National Forest Stewardship
At the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS), we believe in the transformative power of actively managed forests—for wildlife, for hunters and for future generations. That’s […]
RGS & AWS Responds to Withdrawal of Federal Proposal for Old Growth, Mature Forests
Following a decision by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to withdraw a proposal to revise its management of old-growth and mature forests, the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society […]
West Virginia Grouse Survey Discontinued – New Opportunities to Contribute
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) recently discontinued their grouse-specific hunter survey due to limited participation. Although this was a difficult decision, the data was no longer providing […]
Maine’s Upland Hunting Season Proposal
We need your voice! A recent proposal aims to change Maine’s upland hunting season, with the season now potentially starting later and closing on cast-and-blast weekends. This means fewer opportunities […]
VT ACTION ALERT: ANR Planning Rule
We encourage all of our Vermont members and audience to review and comment on the ANR Planning Rule. Comments are accepted through November 1, 2024. As always, we are in […]
