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Chapter Spotlight: H.C. Edwards Chapter

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When people think of RGS & AWS most thoughts go to young aspen forest and thickets in the Great Lakes or the stonewalls and forgotten orchards of the Northeast. Few will think of Western Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, but that’s where RGS & AWS began. Founded in Monterey, Virginia in 1961, RGS & AWS has a long history in the Old Dominion State that continues to this day. The H.C. Edwards Chapter went through a variety of name changes early in their time as a chapter. Established originally in 1977 as the Virginia Chapter, they changed names to the Shenandoah...

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Member Spotlight: John Paige

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John Paige grew up on a farm near Kawkawlin, Michigan, and wasn’t introduced to ruffed grouse, woodcock or setters until later in life. Regardless, it’s now best described as a full fledge addiction and lifestyle. Which, oddly enough, is a story that very closely resembles my own introduction to the Uplands. It’s funny how that happens, isn’t it? Not soon after John and his wife, Sue, moved to Lapeer in 1974, one of Sue’s colleagues, Ken Crenkel, needed a trailer and help moving wood at his camp in northern Michigan. John volunteered to help Ken and, in the process, was advised...

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The Future of Upland Conservation: Dr. Ben Jones on Gamebird University

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Young forests, bird dogs and the future of upland conservation, this episode of Gamebird University has it all.

Hosts James Callicutt and Mark McConnell welcome Dr. Ben Jones, CEO of RGS & AWS, for a field-tested look at what it really takes to sustain ruffed grouse, American woodcock and the people who care for them.

From GPS tracking and habitat management to shifting public perception and the rise of bird-dog culture, this conversation cuts to the heart of young-forest conservation in the South and why it matters across the range.

Michigan RGS Update with Zach Evans and Gabe Stone – Bird Camp Podcast

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In this Bird Camp Podcast episode, Zach Evans, RGS’s new Forest Conservation Director for the eastern Great Lakes joins Gabe Stone to discuss progress on Michigan’s federal forest systems.

Hear about recent accomplishments, ongoing habitat projects, and the future of upland conservation across the state.

Drumroll Please – The link between surveys and shells

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by Kris Millgate It’s the crunch of color-faded leaves flattening underfoot and the snag of elbow-patched sleeves passing branches. It’s also the feel of frost on face, gun in gloves and butterflies in belly. Add to those marvelous sensations, dogs on point and birds on wing. The scenario is outdoor perfection and it’s thrilling so the last thing you’re thinking about is the why behind what you’re experiencing. That’s understandable in the heat of the hunt, but afterward, after feathers weave through fingers, consider this: There’s actually years of strategy behind that fleeting moment. “We’re focused on forest health and it just...

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Exciting News: Doubling Our Impact in the Great Lakes

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Recently, we announced that hard work and mission-focused efforts by the RGS & AWS community are resulting in big wins for our forests and wildlife in the Great Lakes. Consequently, we’ve divided the Great Lakes Forest Conservation Region into eastern and western divisions – and added a senior-level forest conservation director to continue to build out our growth in three states critical to grouse and woodcock. Today we’re sharing an exciting update: We’re thrilled to welcome Zach Evans as our new forest conservation director for Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Evans brings a strong background in forestry and wildlife...

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