(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 […]
Conservation Policy
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 […]
MICHIGAN: Senate Bill 860: A Bill to Amend 1994 PA 451
PDF FILE- LETTER: Senate Bill 860: A Bill to Amend 1994 PA 451 June 18, 2024 Subject: Senate Bill 860: A Bill to Amend 1994 PA 451 Dear Senate Committee […]
RGS & AWS Leads Coalition to Support Forest Management on Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
RGS & AWS is leading the charge to support sustainable forest management in Wisconsin, forming a 30-member coalition in support of the Fourmile Vegetation Management Project, a significant forest management […]
Action Alert: Virginia
Until Friday May 24th, RGS members can support forest management and habitat improvement on the GW-Jeff National Forest. RGS will submit formal comments, but it’s very helpful for individuals to […]
 Kentucky Action Alert! Oppose Senate Bill 3
Photo by Paul Sollenberger on Unsplash Senate Bill 3 aims to move the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and place it under the direction of the Department […]
RGS & AWS Advocates for Sustainable Forest Management in Forest Service Old Growth Proposal
As administration considers future of mature and old growth forests, RGS & AWS advances strategies for sustainable forestry, carbon stewardship, habitat conservation. Pittsburgh, Pa. – As the U.S. Forest Service […]
Oppose diversion of wildlife conservation funding in PennsylvaniaÂ
During a habitat coordination meeting with the Pennsylvania Game Commission on August 31, the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society learned of action taken in the State Senate that […]
Critical Need in Massachusetts for Public Comment
We just received notice of a virtual meeting this Tuesday, September 12, where your voice is seriously needed. They are hosting a Public Input Session regarding Climate-Oriented Forest Management Guidelines […]
President’s Message – Summer 2023
Seeking Solutions by Benjamin C. Jones | RGS & AWS President & CEO The National Forest System is important to many of us. It equates to tens of millions of acres for […]
