Proposed legislation to Protect Boundary Waters Canoe Area. January 15, 2020For Immediate Release Coraopolis, Pa. – The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS|AWS) today applauded introduction of the […]
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Wisconsin Approves Ruffed Grouse Management Plan – RGS
State of Wisconsin approves first ever Ruffed Grouse Management Plan Earlier this month, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) voted to approve the states very first ruffed grouse management plan. The […]
Giving Tuesday | Join The Movement
Make a Giving Tuesday donation today. Over the years, the American Woodcock Society (AWS) has supported ground-breaking research into this fascinating bird, the American woodcock. First, a migration study in […]
Building a Conservation Network – RGS
The Ruffed Grouse Society is among 35 of the nation’s leading conservation organizations that united to form the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) nearly 20 years ago. The coalition has […]
Voice Your Support for Sunday Hunting in Pennsylvania – RGS
The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society previously notified members of a chance to gain Sunday hunting opportunities in Pennsylvania through Senate Bill 147. This week, the House Game and […]
RGS Urges Prudence and Use of Sound Science in Considering a 2019 Wisconsin Grouse Hunting Season Emergency Rule
Wisconsin NRB Will Vote on Emergency Rule The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will vote on a proposed rule to shorten the 2019 ruffed grouse season at their September 24-25th 2019 […]
Following RGS/AWS Comments, Fish and Wildlife Service to Open Woodcock Hunting on Erie National Wildlife Refuge – RGS
On Tuesday, September 10, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced a final rule to open or expand hunting opportunities on a number of National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) as […]
Voice Your Support for Sunday Hunting in Pennsylvania – RGS
On Tuesday, September 10, the Game and Fisheries Committee of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will hold a public hearing on a bill that would allow three days of Sunday hunting in […]
The Ruffed Grouse Struggle is Real in Indiana…
On October 31, 2018, the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS/AWS) submitted a letter in response to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife […]
Your Voice Improving National Forests through RGS | AWS
Updates | August 23rd, 2019 The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society have submitted detailed comments on recent proposals by the U.S. Forest Service to  change their implementation of the National Environmental Policy […]
