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To: Mr. James MelonasForest SupervisorNational Forests in North Carolina160 Zillicoa Street, Suite AAsheville, NC 28801 Subject: Forest Restoration Post Helene: A Call to Support the U.S. Forest Service Dear Mr. Melonas: Several months after Tropical Storm Helene ravaged Western North Carolina, restoration efforts continue across the region. The work is far from over. We write today on behalf of the thousands of members and constituents represented by our organizations, including hunters, anglers, conservationists and other public land enthusiasts, to express our gratitude to the Forest Service. At the same time, we are concerned about efforts by some groups to modify the recently finalized Nantahala...

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Article, maps and image by Jim Woodford | RGS & AWS Forest Habitat Biologist – Wisconsin In Wisconsin, ruffed grouse are distributed nearly statewide with highest densities found in the northern half of the state. In many areas, grouse abundance has been declining with observations in the southeastern part of the state considered uncommon. American woodcock are seasonal visitors to Wisconsin. They return in early spring, mate, lay eggs and raise young through the summer and migrate south in the fall. Statewide surveys for mating males in the spring have shown declines for both species that follow the same overall negative...

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by Glen R. Blackwood | RGS & AWS Regional Director of Development – Lower Peninsula/Eastern U.P. of Michigan & Indiana “The Sporting Art of C.D. Clarke” Hardbound Forward by Nick Lyons Introduction by John Gierach Retail Price $85 Published by Stackpole Books Sunday morning. There’s a chill in the air, similar to September, and the lawn was saturated by the night’s heavy dew. These conditions came to me as a shocking surprise as I let my trio of spaniels out to clear themselves, wearing a t-shirt, exercise shorts and slippers. The dogs also seemed surprised by the temperature. It’s June and it was more...

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The Harbor Springs community lost a longtime friend and coworker with the passing of Brian Granger. Brian was known as a kind-hearted friend who loved everything about northern Michigan. In addition to his many years working at Walstrom Marine — and more recently with Down East Yachting — Brian was a familiar face in the boating community, the hunting community and through his many outdoor adventures with friends and family. When he died unexpectedly in late 2021, those who loved Brian sought a way to honor his life. The result has become a project to create the Brian Leonard Granger Nature Preserve.  “Brian…

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