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 […]
Conservation Policy
New Eastern Ruffed Grouse Conservation Plan Aims to Restore Populations
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 […]
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 […]
