Just weeks after a wave of backlash prompted the House to remove a provision mandating the sale of public lands from its budget proposal, the U.S. Senate has revived the […]
Action Alert
Standing up for Public Lands
This week the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee passed a budget bill ordering the sale of thousands of acres of public lands in Utah and Nevada. Using a […]
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 […]
Action Alert: Stearns Ruffed Grouse Habitat Management Project
RGS & AWS commends the Forest Service on their efforts to restore young forest habitat at biologically significant scales. We’re fully supportive of the proposed action outlined in the Stearns […]
Speak up in support of Michigan’s state forests!
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently released a new, comprehensive state forest management plan. Developed collaboratively by DNR forestry, wildlife, fisheries and recreation planning staff, the plan, once finalized, […]
Action Alert in YOUR National Forests – Update on Old Growth Amendment
As the U.S. Forest Service considers a proposal for the management of old growth and mature forests on public lands, we at RGS & AWS remain closely engaged in advancing […]
Take action in support of sustainable national forests management!
At RGS & AWS, we’re proud to work with the U.S. Forest Service on sound forest management that promotes abundant wildlife, healthy forests, and opportunities for people to enjoy the […]
Action Alert: U.S. Forest Service National Old-Growth Amendment
At RGS & AWS, we’re proud to work with the U.S. Forest Service on sound forest management that promotes abundant wildlife, healthy forests, and opportunities for people to enjoy the […]
