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RGS Voices on the Forest North Podcast

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We’re excited to share that Stefan Nelson and Jeremy Collard represented the Ruffed Grouse Society on the latest episode of the Forest North Podcast.

In this engaging episode, they discuss:

  • How RGS members and supporters drive critical habitat conservation
  • The impact of community-building efforts on grouse and woodcock populations
  • The importance of grassroots engagement in shaping effective conservation policies

This conversation showcases the heart of RGS: dedicated people working together to make a real difference.

Listen to the podcast here

RGS & AWS Hires Ashley Strabel as Forest Wildlife Specialist

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RGS & AWS welcomes Ashley Strabel as a forest wildlife specialist working in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Strabel is based out of the Hayward, Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources office and will be serving public and private lands in northwest Wisconsin. Strabel earned a degree in forest ecosystem restoration and management with a wetland sciences certificate from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. During the past ten years, she’s a wide variety of work experience ranging from ecological restoration and invasive species management to erosion control and nutrient management education. Her recent employment includes performing forest...

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Hunter Walking Trails Get a Facelift in Northern Minnesota

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As Scott Johnson drove to his chosen ruffed grouse hunting spot on Minnesota’s season opener in mid-September, he felt a pang of pride passing parked cars at hunter walking trail trailheads. “It’s great. It’s very rewarding when people are using these and hopefully, probably appreciating them,” said Johnson, who is the Ruffed Grouse Society’s forest conservation coordinator in Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. The moment marked years of hard work by the RGS and local partners in northern Minnesota, who have dedicated their efforts to upgrading and restoring these trails. These improvements aim to enhance the experience for hunters and connect them more...

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Take action in support of sustainable national forests management!

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At RGS & AWS, we’re proud to work with the U.S. Forest Service on sound forest management that promotes abundant wildlife, healthy forests, and opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors. As the USFS considers a proposal that would guide stewardship of old growth and mature forests, we commend the Service for staying true to its mission – and relying on sound science as a guide. This despite a steady drumbeat of falsehoods and faux research from anti-forest management groups. The Forest Service wants your input on its plan, which could impact the entire National Forest System! Suggested comments are below. Take 5 minutes right now...

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EP. 282: Previewing Grouse and Woodcock Hunting Season with RGS & AWS

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Jon Steigerwaldt, the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society’s forest conservation director for the upper Midwest, to preview the 2024 ruffed grouse hunting season. Jon describes the ideal habitat for ruffed grouse and woodcock, and offers plenty of tips to find more birds this season. The guys also discuss new projects in Michigan, Indiana, and Pennsylvania getting underway because of the recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) between PF & QF and RGS & AWS. Episode Highlights: • Steigerwaldt talks about the science behind ruffed grouse drumming counts and what they indicate about bird...

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Grouse and Woodcock Habitat Management in the North Woods | Habitat University #313

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Interested in improving your property for ruffed grouse or American Woodcock? Tune in as we travel north and chat about all things grouse and woodcock with Jon Steigerwaldt, Great Lakes and Upper Midwest Region Forest Conservation Director from the Ruffed Grouse Society. 

Topics include: grouse ecology and habitat, woodcock ecology and habitat, grouse as bellwethers for healthy forests, forest ecology of the Great Lakes states, forestry, forest management, habitat management for grouse and woodcock, grouse and woodcock habitat fundamentals, boutique forestry, and more.

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