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From Storm Damage to Wildlife Habitat: Recovery Work Underway in Wisconsin

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When a devastating winter storm swept through northwestern Wisconsin in December 2022, it left behind a level of forest damage few had ever seen before. Dubbed the “Blue Blizzard” because of the heavy, moisture-laden snow that appeared blue in color, the storm caused widespread destruction across large portions of Douglas County. Trees snapped under the weight or bent permanently toward the ground, leaving thousands of acres of damaged forest that would never fully recover. The storm also blocked miles of forest roads and recreational trails, cutting off access for outdoor recreation, forest management and wildlife habitat work. Now, through a collaborative conservation...

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Viral Woodcock in Bryant Park Highlights a Serious Conservation Story Beneath the Dance Moves

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American woodcock in Bryant Park; Rhododendrites via Wikimedia Commons A small, round-bodied bird with a long bill and a signature bobbing strut has captured the attention of millions this week as videos of an American woodcock “dancing” in New York City’s Bryant Park spread rapidly across social media. While the bird’s quirky movement has made it an overnight celebrity, wildlife experts note this moment offers something more meaningful: a rare glimpse into the demanding journey of spring migration. Each year, American woodcock travel hundreds of miles from their wintering grounds in the southern U.S. to breeding habitat across the Northeast and Upper Midwest....

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AWS Northern Ohio Chapter Annual Banquet

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Join us at the AWS Northern Ohio Chapter banquet on Thursday, August 24! Enjoy a great meal and camaraderie at our banquet, featuring auction items, games, raffles, firearms, and prizes geared toward hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.

Proceeds go toward conservation of forest wildlife and support for the local chapter.

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AWS Alabama Chapter Birds & Brew

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Please join us for the inaugural event for the
Alabama Chapter of the American Woodcock Society!
Grant Erhard, Regional Engagement Coordinator will be in attendance to speak about the future of the chapter and introduce chapter leadership volunteers, and (most importantly), you’ll get to meet fellow hunters and conservationists. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase and all attendees will be entered into a door raffle for RGS & AWS merchandise!

RGS & AWS welcome any and all members and non-members to attend this event.

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Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society’s Lisa Rossi Promoted to Director of Chapter Relations and Fundraising Events

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Lisa Rossi will now oversee national chapter relations program; Mid-Atlantic regional engagement coordinator position open Lisa Rossi (left) with Mary Hosmer (right) at the Upland Bird Hunt in Pennsylvania in fall of 2021. Photo by James Boburka. Pittsburgh, PA – The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society announced that Lisa Rossi has been promoted to the national Director of Chapter Relations and Fundraising Events, a new position both for Rossi and the organization. This important position will oversee the day-to-day operations of RGS & AWS chapter engagement programs and will advise staff and volunteers on best practices for fundraising. [Read more…]...

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