by Benjamin C. Jones Some believe that ruffed grouse transcend the natural world – that they’re a bellwether of forest health and beyond. Three such conservationists, Seybert Beverage, Bruce Richardson and Dixie Shumate, founded the Ruffed Grouse Society sixty years ago. That’s a big deal, and the milestone has been at the forefront of my mind as we cross into 2021. How do we appropriately honor 60 years? Stay True to Our Core Tenets Without question, learning about ruffed grouse conservation was always at the forefront. “When we got involved in the Society, we weren’t [only] interested in promoting grouse shooting. Even back then,...
President's Message
Chris Dorsey Highlights RGS & AWS in Forbes Article and Sporting Classics Podcast
RGS & AWS President and CEO Ben Jones talks healthy forests and abundant wildlife with Sporting Classics’ Chris Dorsey. During a recent trip to Wisconsin, RGS & AWS President and CEO Ben Jones met with Chris Dorsey of Sporting Classics. The time spent together and conversation between the two ultimately led to the RGS & AWS mission being featured on two widely distributed media channels. An article featured on Forbes.com outlines the issues and threats facing our forests and wildlife. And the conversation continues via the latest episode of the Sporting Classics Podcast. Read | One Conservation Organization Warns Aging Forests Could Spell...
Conservation is Not Cancelled – Fall Membership Promotion
Fall Membership Promotion Extended | Join/Renew Today.
Dear Conservationists,
As a grassroots member-based organization working to impact as many acres of healthy forest habitat possible, we cannot further our mission without you.
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As we strive to increase RGS & AWS’ conservation impact, there has been a recurring theme: we need to communicate better among our entire network – members, chapter leaders, staff, and the national leadership team. I hear you and whole-heartedly agree! As a result, our team just completed a national Communications and Marketing Director search. Despite financial challenges of the pandemic, this is a position we simply could not afford to leave vacant. The caliber of candidates was incredible and we would have been fortunate to have any one of them join us. Following many great discussions, we are thrilled to announce that Ashley Peters will...
2019 Annual Report | President’s Message
The Ruffed Grouse Society holds a distinct reputation among conservation groups, and with that, a unique responsibility. I’m reminded of our duty every time an issue affecting forest wildlife comes up, and someone asks, “… what does RGS & AWS think?” We’re front-of-mind when it comes to forest wildlife among our agency, business and NGO partners.
[Read more…] about 2019 Annual Report | President’s MessageYou’re Asking, We’re Answering
We have received many thoughtful comments and questions from our members over the past 12 hours. Much of the feedback has been positive, it has been apparent for most of us that RGS & AWS needs to go in new directions to thrive. I share the heartfelt sadness at losing these three biologists who have done so much good work with us. It is always difficult to let people go—it has always been my least favorite part of my professional work. We truly appreciate the engagement. The following is a first round of Frequently Asked Questions. More to come…Keep the...
