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MeatEater Podcast Asks: Can Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock Be Saved?

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A recent episode of the MeatEater Podcast takes a thoughtful look at a question many upland hunters and conservationists are asking: What does the future hold for ruffed grouse and American woodcock? In Episode 845, host Steven Rinella explores the challenges facing these iconic upland birds and the landscapes they depend on. The episode also features insights from RGS & AWS VP of Conservation, Karl Malcolm, who discusses the critical role healthy, diverse forests play in sustaining grouse and woodcock populations. The conversation highlights how changes in forest age structure across the eastern U.S. have reduced the amount of early successional habitat...

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Pyke Gear Birds & Brew May 24, 2023

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From Pyke Gear:

In our continued live virtual birds and brew, we were joined by Dr. Ben Jones of Ruffed Grouse Society and Ron Boehme of the Hunting Dog Podcast. Ben took us through some of his vision for RGS and gave us a glimpse of what on the horizon. We also played some trivia with the audience and amongst ourselves.

The Importance of Young Forests: Creating Habitat in Indiana’s Forests

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Ruffed grouse are a state-endangered species and are in need of young forest habitat to survive. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/XFADqj6wF5Y Recently the Indiana Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society in conjunction with the Natural Resource Conservation Service arm of the USDA released a video discussing the importance of young successional forests. This informative film highlights the need for scientific forest management not only in Indiana but across the United States. With less than 5% of the Indiana forest land base under 20 years of age, this project addresses the need for forest disturbances. Whether natural or manmade forest disturbances are needed...

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Homecoming Week for Sporting Classics With Chris Dorsey

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Chris Dorsey returns to Wisconsin to hunt ruffed grouse and woodcock with Ruffed Grouse Society July 15, 2021 (Castle Rock, Colorado) — Officials from Dorsey Pictures announce that this week’s episode of Sporting Classics with Chris Dorsey – the most watched outdoor TV program in the world – features host Chris Dorsey returning to his home state of Wisconsin for a classic grouse and woodcock hunt. Joining him are David Moore and Ruffed Grouse Society CEO Dr. Ben Jones. The timing is fortuitous as the birds are near the peak of their 10-year cycle, providing plenty of mixed bag opportunities in...

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Working Lands for Wildlife — The Long View: Sustaining Our Oak Forests

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Register today for this virtual event: Wednesday, May 12, 11 am – 1 pm EST This FREE working lands webinar hosted by Ruffed Grouse Society &American Woodcock Society and the NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife program 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 the following. Please register here to receive credit. 2 CFE credits (category 1) with the Society of American Foresters2 CEUs (category 1) of the Certified Wildlife Biologist® Renewal/Professional Development Certificate Program for participation in the webinarUSDA-NRCS Conservation Planner Certification [Read...

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