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Grand Rapids, Michigan Chapter Woodcock Walk 2026 – 2 Dates!

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7:45 -8:00pm: Gather in Prairie Overlook Parking lot.

8:00 – 8:20pm: Discussion on woodcock banding, woodcock biology, migration routes, etc.

8:20 – 8:30pm: Move to watching sites.

8:30 – Dark: Watch and listen to the Sky Dance of woodcock.

  • This is an outside event, please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Viewing sites are approximately 200 yards from the parking lot. A Camp Chair and Binoculars are recommended.
  • Alcohol is prohibited at Luton Park
  • While we love our dogs, we ask that dogs do not attend.

This event is limited to 40 participants.

 

Please email registration request (with date preference) to Mark Altemann

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Grand Rapids, Michigan Chapter Woodcock Walk 2026 – 2 Dates!

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7:45 -8:00pm: Gather in Prairie Overlook Parking lot.

8:00 – 8:20pm: Discussion on woodcock banding, woodcock biology, migration routes, etc.

8:20 – 8:30pm: Move to watching sites.

8:30 – Dark: Watch and listen to the Sky Dance of woodcock.

  • This is an outside event, please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Viewing sites are approximately 200 yards from the parking lot. A Camp Chair and Binoculars are recommended.
  • Alcohol is prohibited at Luton Park
  • While we love our dogs, we ask that dogs do not attend.

This event is limited to 40 participants.

 

Please email registration request (with date preference) to Mark Altemann

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Robert J. Lytle Chapter Woodcock Walk 2026

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Join the Jim Foote Chapter of RGS & AWS in partnership with the Michigan DNR for an evening walk to witness one of the most remarkable signs of spring, the courtship display of the American woodcock. The walk will end by (hopefully!) watching the remarkable dance and song of this secretive bird. The walk portion of the event will be held entirely outdoors and will last approximately 75 minutes, featuring a leisurely half-mile walk along a trail with several stops. Feel free to bring a portable chair for use while waiting at stops. For maximum enjoyment, some of the walk will...

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West Michigan Lakeshore Chapter Annual Conservation Banquet 2026

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Join us at the West Michigan Lakeshore Chapter’s Conservation Banquet! 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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Grand Rapids Michigan Chapter Annual Banquet 2026

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The Grand Rapids Michigan Chapter banquet committee invites you to our annual banquet. Win prizes, participate in raffles and bid on unique auction items, all in support of a cause close to our hearts. Your attendance provides the opportunity for you to mingle with fellow conservation enthusiasts. Proceeds go toward conservation of forest wildlife and support of the local chapter.

 

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