The Huron-Manistee National Forests (HMNF) have seen a decline in aspen harvest over the past few decades. This has led to an imbalance in the age structure of aspen stands that negatively affects habitat critical for ruffed grouse, American woodcock, and other forest wildlife.
[Read more…] about Action Alert for MichiganWith support from Pyke Gear, we’re offering a special deal when you join or renew at the $60 Conservation Membership level or above.*
We are celebrating 60 years of conservation success (1961 – 2021) at Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society!
Join or renew your Conservation, Advocate, Uplander, and Centurion Membership level and you’ll receive a Pyke Gear gift coupon, 60th Anniversary tee & neck gator, AND the annual subscription to Covers Magazine. A 60th Anniversary decal and the RGS & AWS patch are also included.
[Read more…] about Membership Special: Help us celebrate our 60th Anniversary!A primer for those curious about ecological issues impacting the Northeastern Region of the U.S.
By Todd Waldron, Northeast Forest Conservation Director
February 22, 2021 – If you and your dog have been covering countless miles through New England’s autumn woods and have only been flushing a fraction of the birds that you used to see – there is a reason for it.
[Read more…] about RGS & AWS Northeast Forest Conservation Update: Part 1The need for increased commercial timber harvest is at an all-time high. The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) were encouraged to see a recent highlight addressing this critical issue for providing diverse, healthy forest habitat for abundant wildlife.
[Read more…] about Timber Management in the George Washington and Thomas Jefferson National ForestJoin 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.
[Read more…] about Working Lands for Wildlife: In Pursuit of the Shifting Mosaic
January 12, 2021 (New Albany, IN) – The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society led a coalition of conservation groups that filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, related to the Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project (Houston South Project) within Hoosier National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service faces a lawsuit that aims to shut down the project; RGS & AWS is not a party on the lawsuit, but the brief supports the Houston South Project and its objectives to restore habitat for ruffed grouse and other wildlife. The State of Indiana officially listed the ruffed grouse as a state endangered species on December 16, 2020.
[Read more…] about Coalition Supports Conservation on Indiana’s Hoosier National ForestThrough Dec. 31, new or renewing members will be placed in a drawing for one of three Benelli Montefeltro Silver Featherweights
Coraopolis, Pa. – The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society are well known for uniting conservationists to improve wildlife habitat and forest health, as well as promoting forest stewardship. Thousands of members across the country already support this mission. RGS & AWS are always welcoming new members, and for the next six weeks, there’s an added incentive to join.
As a result of a generous sponsorship of Benelli, new and renewing members of Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) are getting an incredible deal.
Beginning this week and running through the end of 2020, all new, renewing, or upgrading members will receive special membership perks, including the opportunity to win a 20 gauge Benelli Montefeltro Silver Featherweight. Benelli has donated three Montefeltro Silver Featherweights and RGS & AWS will randomly select three winners at the end of the promotion period.
More details about the special membership deal can be found here.
“Benelli USA is proud to support RGS &AWS during these challenging times,” said Tom DeBolt, Benelli’s General manager. “The conservation work that is done by everyone on their team is essential to the long-term health and sustainability of ruffed grouse and American woodcock populations. We encourage all hunters to consider joining the organization to support this important mission”
Membership details: All renewing or new members will be eligible to win prizes sponsored by Benelli. RGS & AWS memberships are $60 to support both grouse and woodcock and, with the $60 membership, members get two entries for the Benelli drawing, a one-year subscription to Covers magazine, RGS & AWS Conservation Calendar, Our Forests-Our, Future t-shirt, and two decals. There are also $35 memberships available for those who would like to support only ruffed grouse or only American woodcock conservation; the $35 membership includes one entry for the Benelli drawing, a magazine subscription, a calendar, and two decals.
RGS & AWS Chapter promotion: Additionally, all new, renewing and upgrading members can help their local chapter win a $10,000 habitat bonus. The chapter with the highest percentage of new, renewing and upgrading members at the conclusion of the promotion period will be announced as the winner and will be highlighted in a future issue of Covers magazine.
All offers expire at 11:59 pm ET on December 31, 2020.
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.
[Read more…] about Oswayo Valley Student Artist Featured at Upland Bird Hunt in the PA Wilds
Despite COVID disruptions, we are moving forward with our plans to increase wildlife-focused forest management at scale.
We have buckled down and worked hard over the past 8 months to ensure we can deliver and expand on our mission. Our ability to fill these positions reflects the incredible support of our members and donors and our confidence that such support will continue into the future.
[Read more…] about RGS & AWS Seeking to Fill Three New Forest Conservation Director Positions
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Offer valid until December 31st, 2020.
