Southern Appalachians – RGS & AWS Highlights

Steeped in history and rich with grouse hunting culture, the Southern Appalachian Mountains have long been associated with ruffed grouse habitat.

Landowners and hunters in this area may fondly recall hunting ruffed grouse in the area many years ago, but have noticed their growing absence and watched prime grouse habitat disappear. This has spurred a real sense of urgency for Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) and its members in this region. 

Click below to read more about the work being done:

Southern Appalachians RGS & AWS Plan

Recent Accomplishments for Southeast Region

News & Updates:

Grouse are dangerously close to disappearing in the Southern Appalachians – but we can do something about it. (July 2021)

Working Lands for Wildlife webinar (May 2021)

Working Lands for Wildlife webinar (February 2021)

Tackling Ruffed Grouse Habitat in Southern Appalachia (November 2020)

Appalachian Ruffed Grouse: Ecology and Management (August 2020)

RGS & AWS Shares USFS Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan Revision Fact Sheet and Position Statements (June 2020)

RGS & AWS announces Forest Conservation Director to lead efforts in the southern Appalachians (April 2020)