Back in the late 1970s, a young graduate student from the local state college called. It was spring and he was studying woodcock north of campus amongst the alder and popple growing wild on the edge of town. “I was told you’re affiliated with the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS).” His name was Dan and he asked, “I’m in need of $75 for supplies for my woodcock research project and wondered if your chapter could help me out?”
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AWS Sponsored Research Featured on Project Upland Podcast
Do you know how far a woodcock can fly in a single nonstop flight? If you guessed over 400 miles you’re right. Not bad eh?! Don’t believe us? Our members have helped fund the research to prove it.Earlier this year, RGS Member and host of the Project Upland Podcast, Nick Larson interviewed Dr. Erik Blomberg, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Maine on the Project Upland Podcast. The conversation covered the ongoing Eastern Woodcock Migration Research project as well as the critical role AWS has played in helping fund the research. Tune In to Learn More |...
Ben Jones Featured on the Hunting Dog Podcast
RGS President and CEO was featured on the Hunting Dog Podcast. A description and link to the episode are included below:
“Ben Jones is the president and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society. We talk about the decline of my favorite game bird. It’s not to late to get to save the resource that we all hold dear to our heart. Its really about all species. We need to devote our time and wallets to what is the most important to us.
Listen to the episode: The Hunting Dog Podcast with Ben Jones.
*this podcast was originally published on 10/26/2018
How Healthy Forests Help Adapt for Climate Change
The Surprising Roles of Healthy Forest Landscapes
Even if you’re only loosely familiar with the Ruffed Grouse Society, you probably already know that healthy forests are very important for wildlife — and therefore to us. Diverse forest stands help provide the right mix of habitat for the wild birds and mammals that we love to watch and chase. But what role do these forests have beyond their value for wildlife conservation?
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