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Pennsylvania Wilds Upland Bird Hunt: The Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society Celebrate the Upland Lifestyle

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Recapping the fun and fervor of the Upland Bird Hunt hosted annually in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Upland hunting is a lifestyle. The conscious uplander is part hunter, conservationist, art lover, biologist, chef and storyteller. When people gather at the Ruffed Grouse Society’s Upland Bird Hunt (UBH) in the Pennsylvania Wilds, they celebrate that lifestyle, contribute to scientific research, and have a positive impact on the local community. 

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An Important Day for Grouse and Woodcock | Giving Tuesday

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Today is GivingTuesday and forest wildlife need your support

Thank you to the folks who have already donated early! We have $30,000 available to match donations for today. Don’t miss the opportunity to double your impact.

Two ways you can donate:

  • The Upland Store
  • Our Facebook #GivingTuesday Page: Please share our fundraiser with your friends and family! You can donate in the Upland Store AND invite your Facebook friends and share the fundraiser through Facebook. If you’d like to join us and learn more about RGS & AWS and our work, we’ll be live on CrowdCast this evening from 6 – 8 pm ET, which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube as well.
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Oswayo Valley Student Artist Featured at Upland Bird Hunt in the PA Wilds

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Zane Malogrino and Jed Hamberger, Superintendent of Oswayo Valley School District show samples of Zane’s custom made wood pieces.

St. Marys, Pa.:  Zane Malogrino of Shinglehouse, Pa., and a student at the Oswayo Valley School District in Potter and eastern McKean Counties, was the featured artist at the 12th Annual Upland Bird Hunt in the PA Wilds on 11/6.  Zane’s fine artwork specializes in laser engraving of wooden “home use” pieces, such as serving trays, hat racks, key racks, coasters, clocks, and bottle openers.

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Grouse Camp 2020 | Visits Minnesota and Wisconsin

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Countdown to Grouse Camp 2020

Highlights from Grouse Camp 2019

History

Since 2015 RGS & AWS members have followed along with our annual Grouse Camp Tour. From the organization’s roots, in Monterey, Virginia, to the far northern covers of Maine, the Grouse Camp Tour has traveled the country celebrating our beloved hunted traditions alongside our devoted membership.

This fall, Grouse Camp returns to Wisconsin and establishes a second location in Minnesota. We invite you to join us for the second year in a row at our Grouse Camp Meet-ups in Eagle River, Wisconsin, September 25th – 27th and Breezy Point, Minnesota, October 2nd – 4th (MN EVENT CANCELLED).

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RGS | AWS Kids’ Coloring Contest

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Get out those crayons, colored pencils and markers, renowned artist, Jay Dowd has partnered with RGS | AWS to bring you this one-of-a-kind Quarantine Coloring Contest.

How to participate:

Parents/guardians: Please print off this coloring sheet and then post completed pictures to IG/Facebook with the tag #RGS2020 or email back to kellen@ruffedgrousesociety.org.

Deadline to submit is Friday, May 1 at 5pm EST – top 25 go to second/final round vote via Facebook album and members will vote via “likes” on the images. Round 2 voting goes through May 11 – Top 3 winners announced May 22.

Rules:

One picture per contestant allowed to submit. Age cutoff: 13

Top 3 winners receive:

  • 1st place also receives Youth Lantern, Waterproof Anti-Impact 3W Flashlight and Youth Mountain Terrain Backpack
  • 2nd place also receives youth lantern, waterproof anti-impact 3W flashlight
  • 3rd place also receives youth lantern, waterproof anti-impact 3W flashlight

Enter To Win | Bird Dog Photo Calendar Contest

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We hope everyone is ready, today we’re launching the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS/AWS) 2021 Conservation Calendar Contest. Dust off the best photos of your grouse and woodcock dogs and let’s see ’em. Everyone loves a bird dog, right?

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Video Contest | Join Us at Grouse Camp

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Tell Us Why You Want to Attend Grouse Camp?

We would love for you to Join Us at Grouse Camp in Eagle River, WI September 27th -29th. Now you have a chance to do so for free by entering our active video contest.

Thanks to generous donors, winners (up to 10) will receive free entry to Grouse Camp 2019 which includes event registration and some meals ($150 value). This does not include lodging.

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Join Us | at Grouse Camp 2019

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Countdown to Grouse Camp 2019

2019 Grouse Camp Tour

Some of the best memories come from grouse camp experiences. Get registered for this year's Grouse Camp in Eagle River, Wisconsin today. Camp will run from September 27-29. We currently have 15 states accounted for attending, will you be there? Join The Movement and come to camp! #HealthyForests | www.ruffedgrousesociety.org

Posted by Ruffed Grouse Society on Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Grouse Camp 2019 Preview

History

Since 2015 RGS/AWS members have followed along with our annual Grouse Camp Tour. From the organization’s roots, in Monterey, Virginia, to the far northern covers of Maine, the Grouse Camp Tour has traveled the country celebrating our beloved hunted traditions alongside our devoted membership.

The Grouse Camp Tour hasn’t seen the covers in Wisconsin since the inaugural tour in 2015. This fall Grouse Camp returns to Wisconsin as we invite you to join us during the first ever Grouse Camp Meet-up in Eagle River, Wisconsin, September 27th -29th.

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Attend the First Ever RGS Yard Sale Event

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Join RGS / AWS staff along with your fellow members at the first ever RGS Yard Sale event. Held at our organization’s headquarters in Coraopolis, PA on July 19th and 20th.

Drop into Pittsburgh for the weekend and enjoy the city. Maybe catch a Pirates game while your here, they’re at home versus the Phillies!

We welcome you to celebrate nearly 60 years of history with us while you search for unique memorabilia, apparel and hunting gear in support of Healthy Forests, Abundant Wildlife and Conservation Ethic.

See complete event details below. Questions? Call or email at:
info@ruffedgrousesociety.org // 888-564-6747

RGS Yard Sale Event 2019