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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

Event Flyer

 

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.

 

REGISTER ONLINE

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Grand Rapids Michigan Chapter Brad Bachelder Memorial Youth Hunt – 2026

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Registration will include shooting/hunting instructions, warm-up clays, and a guided three-bird hunt and lunch. An orange hat, orange vest, and protective eyewear are required for each hunter.

$35 per hunter, includes 1 year Junior RGS membership

All youths must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Participation is limited to 18 youths. (12 to 17 years of age)
Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/GRMichRGS

EVENT IS FULL

To Register or For More Information, Contact: Troy Allen – TroyPAllen@yahoo.com

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Grand Rapids Michigan Chapter Annual Banquet 2025

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Join us for our annual banquet.

Your attendance is an opportunity to lend your valuable passion for the outdoors and conservation to positively impact our area’s woods and wildlife. You’ll have the opportunity to win all sorts of items and prizes geared toward hunting, fishing and the outdoors.

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

 

REGISTER ONLINE  Online ticket sales have closed. Please contact the ticket chair listed in the flyer below for availability.

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Grand Rapids Michigan and West Michigan Lakeshore Chapters Habitat Day

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Haymarsh State Game Area GPS coordinates (43.7452625, -85.3709844) Google maps coordinate PJWH+4J2 Grand Rapids and Lakeshore chapters, along with the Michigan DNR, have come together for another habitat project in the Haymarsh State Game Area. This is a new area we are all excited about. The DNR is focusing to increase the grouse and woodcock population, and has recently been doing extensive cutting. For the habitat day, we will be planting fruit-bearing shrubs and some white spruce for winter cover. Come help us with this exciting new project. Refreshments and lunch provided. Bring shovel, long pants, and rubber boots, as the area can be...

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