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RGS & AWS Joins National “State of the Union” Conservation Panel at POMA Summit

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RGS & AWS will take part in a high-level “State of the Union” panel discussion at the upcoming Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) Summit, bringing a national conservation perspective to the forefront of the outdoor media and industry conversation. Designed to connect media professionals, brands and conservation leaders, this session will feature some of the most influential voices in wildlife conservation. Representing RGS & AWS, Vice President of Conservation Karl Malcolm will join a panel of leaders from across the conservation community, including: Mike Sidders, Delta Waterfowl Nick Pinizzotto, National Deer Association Patrick Wightman, National Wild Turkey Federation Jared Wiklund, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever James...

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Celebrating Grouse, Woodcock and Healthy Forests at Pheasant Fest

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Pheasant Fest is where conservation, community and upland traditions come together. This year, RGS & AWS is inviting attendees to slow down and start Saturday morning with conversation. Coffee and Covers is a casual meet-and-greet with RGS & AWS award-winning Covers magazine Editor-in-Chief Britney Booth, open to everyone attending the show. Held over a cup of coffee, this relaxed gathering is designed for easy conversation about conservation, storytelling, upland hunting traditions and the role media plays in connecting people to the landscapes and wildlife we care about. There’s no formal agenda and no presentation. Attendees are welcome to stop by and chat...

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Youth camp, supported by local RGS chapter, sparks excitement for upland hunting

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Sam Snyder, Regional Engagement Coordinator for RGS & AWS in Minnesota and Iowa, reflects on her recent visit to the Upland Bird Camp based in northern Minnesota. Shortly after starting with RGS & AWS, I learned about this amazing week-long camp held every summer near Hackensack, MN. Upland Bird Camp has been available to youth since the early 1990s. The Deep Portage chapter of RGS was part of the inception of the event when the Deep Portage learning center offered a Fork Horn Camp. The Camp was to teach youth the skills to be a successful and informed deer hunter, but...

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Conversations & Partnerships – Northeast Region Fall 2021

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Nate Kennedy, Northeast Regional Engagement Coordinator

Orvis Sandanona Game Fair 2021

On Sept. 18 and 19, the Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds were filled with bird hunters, competitive shooters, firearms enthusiasts, and conservationists from around the world. It was a beautiful weekend filled with great conversations and hunting stories, and connecting with old friends and new.

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Homecoming Week for Sporting Classics With Chris Dorsey

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Chris Dorsey returns to Wisconsin to hunt ruffed grouse and woodcock with Ruffed Grouse Society July 15, 2021 (Castle Rock, Colorado) — Officials from Dorsey Pictures announce that this week’s episode of Sporting Classics with Chris Dorsey – the most watched outdoor TV program in the world – features host Chris Dorsey returning to his home state of Wisconsin for a classic grouse and woodcock hunt. Joining him are David Moore and Ruffed Grouse Society CEO Dr. Ben Jones. The timing is fortuitous as the birds are near the peak of their 10-year cycle, providing plenty of mixed bag opportunities in...

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Working Lands for Wildlife: In Pursuit of the Shifting Mosaic

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Join RGS & AWS for this forestry-focused virtual event on February 25 , 2021 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.

Register today for a unique opportunity to explore and discuss working lands conservation. This FREE webinar will educate landowners and natural resource professionals on working lands conservation programs intended to benefit wildlife species and promote forest diversity.

This webinar has been approved for 2.5 Category 1 CEU’s by the Society of American Foresters; please register to receive credit.

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