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The Scientific Impact of West Nile on Ruffed Grouse

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Written by: Lisa Williams, PA Game Commission

Photo Credit: Steve Oehlenschlager

Conclusive Evidence that West Nile and Habitat Loss can Spell Disaster for Ruffed Grouse

Republication with permission, the below article was originally written for the Pennsylvania Game Commission News publication. Written by Lisa Williams, PA Game Commission ruffed grouse biologist, Lisa Williams, and originally titled, “Ruffed Tumble – Changing Times for Grouse.” The article explores the most current research, understanding and impacts of West Nile Virus and Habitat on Ruffed Grouse in Pennsylvania.

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Enter To Win! RGS/AWS Featured on Land and Legacy Habitat Heroes Podcast

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In partnership with Land and Legacy, RGS/AWS is running a social media contest to promote the conservation missions of two like-minded organizations.

RGS/AWS President and CEO, Ben Jones, along with VP of Mission Sustainability, Sean Curran, joined Adam Keith of Land and Legacy for episode 118 of the Habitat Heroes podcast. Topics included the unique nature and history of RGS/AWS as well as the organization’s future and how people can join the movement and become conservation leaders.

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RGS and AWS Hire Curran as Vice President of Mission Sustainability

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Creating healthy forest habitat for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and other wildlife: you might recognize that as part of the mission statement of North America’s leader in forest wildlife conservation, the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS/AWS). What you may not realize is that the uniqueness of the organization’s focus lies in their commitment to preserving our healthy forests by working directly with landowners and government agencies to develop critical habitat by utilizing scientific management practices.

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RGS and AWS Hire Levesque as New England Regional Director

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Regional Director Joe Levesque

The room was full of bird hunters. Certainly, the most New Hampshire bird hunters I had seen in one place. The idea of creating a New Hampshire Ruffed Grouse Society chapter brought us together. The crowd included people as revered in the upland community as Dave Trahan, President of NAVHDA, and Paul Fuller of Bird Dogs Afield.

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RGS and AWS Hire Dullum as MN, WA, LA Regional Director

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What do Minnesota, Washington and Louisiana all have in common? Any guesses? Ok we’ll give you a hint, they all have Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS/AWS) chapters and they all share the same regional director. Welcome, Elizabeth (Betsy) Dullum. Already months into her job as your newest Regional Director, Betsy is busy working with local chapter volunteers to create and host chapter events including fundraising, sportsman’s banquets, shoots, educational activities, habitat days and recruitment/youth events.

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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
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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

Register Now | Women’s Intro to Wingshooting – Grand Rapids, MN 2019

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Women's Intro to Wingshooting

Join RGS and AWS for our annual Women’s Intro to Wingshooting Course available to Grand Rapids, MN area residents in 2019.

The Women’s Intro to Wingshooting is a course designed to provide women in the region each course is held with outdoor skills, a network resource of like-minded ladies, and a foundation for hunting game birds. The program was developed by RGS and supported by sponsors to promote the future of hunting through recruitment and retention of new upland game hunters

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How Healthy Forests Help Adapt for Climate Change

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The Surprising Roles of Healthy Forest Landscapes

Even if you’re only loosely familiar with the Ruffed Grouse Society, you probably already know that healthy forests are very important for wildlife — and therefore to us. Diverse forest stands help provide the right mix of habitat for the wild birds and mammals that we love to watch and chase. But what role do these forests have beyond their value for wildlife conservation?

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Pennsylvania Game Commission, Ruffed Grouse Society, and Energy Companies Improving Wildlife Habitat

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RGS in the NEWS

NEWS RELEASE

Pennsylvania Game Commission
Northeast Region
3917 Memorial Highway, Dallas, PA 18612

Date: April 11, 2019

Contact: William Williams, 570-675-1143 | williwilli@pa.gov

News Release:

Pennsylvania Game Commission, Ruffed Grouse Society, and Energy Companies Improving Wildlife Habitat

Project on State Game Lands 12 and 36 to benefit grouse and woodcock

Good things come in threes. The third and final phase of the “Roughneck Aspen Management Project” was recently completed on State Game Lands 12 and 36 in Franklin Township, Bradford County.

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