Back in the late 1970s, a young graduate student from the local state college called. It was spring and he was studying woodcock north of campus amongst the alder and popple growing wild on the edge of town. “I was told you’re affiliated with the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS).” His name was Dan and he asked, “I’m in need of $75 for supplies for my woodcock research project and wondered if your chapter could help me out?”
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Enter To Win! RGS/AWS Featured on Land and Legacy Habitat Heroes Podcast
In partnership with Land and Legacy, RGS/AWS is running a social media contest to promote the conservation missions of two like-minded organizations.
RGS/AWS President and CEO, Ben Jones, along with VP of Mission Sustainability, Sean Curran, joined Adam Keith of Land and Legacy for episode 118 of the Habitat Heroes podcast. Topics included the unique nature and history of RGS/AWS as well as the organization’s future and how people can join the movement and become conservation leaders.
Ben Jones Featured on the Hunting Dog Podcast
RGS President and CEO was featured on the Hunting Dog Podcast. A description and link to the episode are included below:
“Ben Jones is the president and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society. We talk about the decline of my favorite game bird. It’s not to late to get to save the resource that we all hold dear to our heart. Its really about all species. We need to devote our time and wallets to what is the most important to us.
Listen to the episode: The Hunting Dog Podcast with Ben Jones.
*this podcast was originally published on 10/26/2018
Join Us | at Grouse Camp 2019
Countdown to Grouse Camp 2019 [wpcdt-countdown id=”8335″] https://www.facebook.com/RuffedGrouseSociety/videos/736360416824614/ Grouse Camp 2019 Preview History Since 2015 RGS/AWS members have followed along with our annual Grouse Camp Tour. From the organization’s roots, in Monterey, Virginia, to the far northern covers of Maine, the Grouse Camp Tour has traveled the country celebrating our beloved hunted traditions alongside our devoted membership. The Grouse Camp Tour hasn’t seen the covers in Wisconsin since the inaugural tour in 2015. This fall Grouse Camp returns to Wisconsin as we invite you to join us during the first ever Grouse Camp Meet-up in Eagle River, Wisconsin, September 27th -29th. [Read more…] about Join...
Attend the First Ever RGS Yard Sale Event
Join RGS / AWS staff along with your fellow members at the first ever RGS Yard Sale event. Held at our organization’s headquarters in Coraopolis, PA on July 19th and 20th.
Drop into Pittsburgh for the weekend and enjoy the city. Maybe catch a Pirates game while your here, they’re at home versus the Phillies!
We welcome you to celebrate nearly 60 years of history with us while you search for unique memorabilia, apparel and hunting gear in support of Healthy Forests, Abundant Wildlife and Conservation Ethic.
See complete event details below. Questions? Call or email at:
info@ruffedgrousesociety.org // 888-564-6747
Register Now | Women’s Intro to Wingshooting – Grand Rapids, MN 2019
Join RGS and AWS for our annual Women’s Intro to Wingshooting Course available to Grand Rapids, MN area residents in 2019.
The Women’s Intro to Wingshooting is a course designed to provide women in the region each course is held with outdoor skills, a network resource of like-minded ladies, and a foundation for hunting game birds. The program was developed by RGS and supported by sponsors to promote the future of hunting through recruitment and retention of new upland game hunters
