In partnership with the Ruffed Grouse Society. “Raising Habitat” follows Darin Melton as he hunts the legendary ruffed grouse through some beautiful cover. He talks about what makes them such a challenge – one minute you think you’ve got them figured out and the next they disappear like a ghost. But that one find that leads to a flush makes battling through miles of tough terrain totally worth it. If you’re an upland hunter, this film will get you itchin’ to get in the woods.
As New York forest landowners, we know the importance of being good stewards of the Empire State’s 19 million acres of forests. From the northern reaches of the Adirondacks to the Rensselaer Highlands to the Allegheny Plateau, New York’s forests provide us with so many benefits and commonalities – clean air, open space, recreation, water, and birds. With 700,000 landowners managing three quarters of our forest cover, private lands play a critical role in our conservation approaches. Climate and nature are interconnected challenges and our forests are currently facing unprecedented challenges. How can we leverage partnerships and approach habitat, forest...
Nate Kennedy & Todd Waldron were recently guests on the Pertnear Outdoors Podcast. Both are prominent figures in the NY conservation scene and passionate about leaving this place better than we found it. We discuss the following topics. What is Ruffed Grouse Society Threats to habitat Science of Timber Management Active vs. Passive Conservation Joint efforts between Conservation orgs NY’s efforts to improve habitat on public land
Ep 92- Deep Cuts with Todd Waldron – History of Logging around NY
NYS DEC Strategic Forest Management Plan – Open for Public Comment
