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Eastern Great Lakes Regional Page

Eastern Great Lakes:
RGS & AWS Highlights

Some Great Lakes states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan are well known for the bounty of grouse, woodcock, and forest wildlife. These states are leading the pack when it comes to population estimates and enthusiasm for wildlife pursuits like hunting, photography, and wildlife watching. However, we’re seeing steep declines elsewhere in the Midwest. States like Indiana, Ohio, and Iowa hardly have grouse to speak of today and we know this is because of a steep decline in suitable habitat. 

Below, you can read about how we’re moving the needle across the Midwest and Great Lakes states. 

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Regional Summaries

Southern Appalachian Conservation Business Plan Executive Summary

Southern Appalachian Conservation Business Plan Executive Summary

Regional Staff:

Jon-Steigerwaldt

Jon Steigerwaldt

Forest Conservation Director
(412) 720-6033
jons@ruffedgrousesociety.org

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Glen Blackwood

Director of Regional Development (Lower Peninsula & Eastern UP MI, IN & IL)
(412) 732-1005
glenb@ruffedgrousesociety.org

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Nicholas Buggia

Engagement Coordinator (Lower Peninsula & Eastern UP MI, IN & IL)
(412) 738-0870
nicholasb@ruffedgrousesociety.org

Larry Partridge

Forest Conservation Coordinator (Lower Peninsula and Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan)
(412) 935-5906
larryp@ruffedgrousesociety.org

Regional Summaries

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Habitat Success from Michigan

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Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center Military Land Use Expansion Proposal

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Regional News

Voice – An Indiana State Update

Ruffed Grouse Society December 27, 2022

Michigan Updates from RGS & AWS

Ashley Peters June 29, 2022
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RGS & AWS sign Stewardship Agreement with USFS for work in Ottawa National Forest

Ashley Peters June 24, 2022
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Eastern Great Lakes

Voice – An Indiana State Update

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RGS & AWS sign Stewardship Agreement with USFS for work in Ottawa National Forest

June 24, 2022 No Comments
Scenic overlook of forested vista at Shawnee State Forest
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Ohio DNR highlights support from local RGS & AWS chapter to expand Shawnee State Forest

January 10, 2022 No Comments
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The Importance of Young Forests: Creating Habitat in Indiana’s Forests

November 19, 2021 No Comments
Eastern Great Lakes Media

#114 | Tailgate Podcast with the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society – Project Upland Podcast

September 9, 2020 No Comments
Eastern Great Lakes Media

#93 | Ruffed Grouse, Timberdoodles and Timber Markets with Ruffed Grouse Society – Project Upland Podcast

February 28, 2020 No Comments

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INDIANA

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Indianapolis , IN

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MI

ANDY AMMANN

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Lansing, MI

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Flint, MI

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Warren, MI

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LOWER CENTRAL MITTEN

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Marshall/Jonesville, MI

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MI

TIP OF THE MITT

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Wolverine, MI

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MI

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Grand Haven, MI

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Traverse City, MI

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Ironwood, MI

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CHAGRIN VALLEY-RGS

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Chagrin Valley, OH

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Cincinnati, OH

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OH

NORTHERN OHIO-AWS

James D. Inbody

Middlefield, OH

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OH

OHIO HILLS

Tristopher Hanning

Lancaster, OH

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OH

HOCKING RIVER VALLEY

Stephen E. Benson

Athens, OH

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UPPER OHIO VALLEY

Harold L. Pickens

St. Clairsville, OH

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