A hunter’s reflection on the complexities and associated emotions of the moment we find ourselves bird-in-hand… In the closing minutes of the last day of Wisconsin’s ruffed grouse season, I shot a beautiful mature gray bird that flushed wild high out of a mature aspen. Holding that improbable bird, part of me wanted to let out a wild barbaric WHOOP, one which would rip through the surrounding woods, but doing so never seems quite right to me in this sober moment when I have just ended the life of such a wildly noble creature. On top of the elation, I felt...
American Woodcock Society
#HealthyForests – Drew Smith – RGS & AWS Original Film
Follow member Drew Smith through #healthyforests in our latest Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society original film.
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Brent Rudolph Featured on the Project Upland Podcast – RGS
“Achieving conservation work from capitol hill to a bird cover near you with Brent Rudolph of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society.“
RGS & AWS Director of Conservation Policy was recently featured on an episode of the Project Upland Podcast.
To Listen | Episode #109 | Conservation and Bird Dogs with Brent Rudolph
[Read more…] about Brent Rudolph Featured on the Project Upland Podcast – RGSRegional Director Mike Neiduski featured on Three Rivers Land Trust Campfire Conversations
RGS & AWS Southeast Regional Director was recently featured on an episode of the Three River Land Trust podcast.
To Listen | Campfire Conversation with Mike Neiduski
Show Notes from Three Rivers Land Trust:
We’ve got a very special guest today: Mack the puppy! Along with her, we’ve got Mike Neiduski – Southeast Regional Director for Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society.
[Read more…] about Regional Director Mike Neiduski featured on Three Rivers Land Trust Campfire ConversationsPosition Opening | Communications and Marketing Director
Communications and Marketing Director
Region: National
Location: Flexible
Posting Open Date: July 24, 2020
Posting Close Date: August 24, 2020 (or until filled by an exceptional candidate)
RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY & AMERICAN WOODCOCK SOCIETY
We are seeking an outstanding individual to lead communication programs conveying the importance of forest and wildlife conservation and inspire participants, from grass roots volunteers to corporate sponsors, to engage in our conservation network.
The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) is a national, non-profit group with a 60-year record of forest wildlife conservation.
[Read more…] about Position Opening | Communications and Marketing Director2019 Annual Report | President’s Message
The Ruffed Grouse Society holds a distinct reputation among conservation groups, and with that, a unique responsibility. I’m reminded of our duty every time an issue affecting forest wildlife comes up, and someone asks, “… what does RGS & AWS think?” We’re front-of-mind when it comes to forest wildlife among our agency, business and NGO partners.
[Read more…] about 2019 Annual Report | President’s Message