Updates | August 23rd, 2019 The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society have submitted detailed comments on recent proposals by the U.S. Forest Service to  change their implementation of the National Environmental Policy […]
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Woodcock | A Gateway to the Uplands
Highlighting the cooperative and welcoming nature of a truly amazing little bird. We were wrapping up the afternoon, myself and hunting partner, also Mike, winding our way through likely cover […]
Public Comment | Wisconsin Grouse Season
The Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse Management Planning Committee has finished its first ruffed grouse management plan draft. This plan will serve as a tool for managing ruffed grouse in Wisconsin and […]
New Jersey Grouse Season Closure
At their regular meeting on July 17, the New Jersey Fish and Game Council unanimously voted to close the ruffed grouse hunting season statewide. The Ruffed Grouse Society was disheartened to hear […]
Why Fire is So Important for Wildlife and Habitat
Looking Back on Fire History to See the Future What’s the first thing most people think about when they hear the word fire? It often has a bad reputation as […]
Conservation Policy Update | July 2019
A look into the current habitat, wildlife and conservation issues that matter to RGS/AWS members right now. RECENT VICTORIES John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act In February, […]
The Scientific Impact of West Nile on Ruffed Grouse
Written by: Lisa Williams, PA Game Commission Conclusive Evidence that West Nile and Habitat Loss can Spell Disaster for Ruffed Grouse Republication with permission, the below article was originally written […]
The Road to Moosehorn | A Woodcock Story
Back in the late 1970s, a young graduate student from the local state college called. It was spring and he was studying woodcock north of campus amongst the alder and […]
RGS and AWS Hire Curran as Vice President of Mission Sustainability
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, […]
RGS and AWS Hire Dullum as MN, WA, LA Regional Director
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 […]
