An update on West Nile Virus in Ruffed Grouse and a test kit how-to video. The second-year results for the Great Lake states’ collaborative West Nile Virus (WNV) study are […]
habitat management
2019 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 […]
Upland Nation Podcast with Scott Linden features a conversation about RGS & AWS
RGS & AWS President and CEO Ben Jones recently joined Scott Linden, host of the Upland Nation Podcast to discuss recent news of an organizational re-structure and changes to the […]
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Announces Re-Structure
Coraopolis, PAFor Immediate ReleaseMarch 30, 2020 The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) announced that the group is moving forward with a planned re-structure of its […]
RGS Supports Ruffed Grouse Symposium in Wisconsin Rapids – RGS
Upper Great Lakes Ruffed Grouse Symposium On February 25, 2020, Wisconsin hosted an Upper Midwest Ruffed Grouse Symposium. This event was geared towards professional wildlife biologists, foresters, and researchers managing […]
The Downfall of New Jersey Grouse Hunting – RGS
Emergency closure of the New Jersey grouse hunting season. On July 17th the Fish and Game Council of New Jersey voted for an emergency closure of the ruffed grouse season […]
Ruffed Grouse Hunting with a County Forester
A day in the grouse woods with a forestry professional. Aldo Leopold wrote in Sand County Almanac that it’s best to just tag along behind a bird dog because it […]
Ben Jones Addresses West Nile Virus Testing in Ruffed Grouse – RGS
Grouse enthusiasts are abuzz this week with hunting seasons in full swing and recent press releases from key states. Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan shared 2018 West Nile Virus testing results […]
Earliest Test Results of West Nile Virus Sampling in Upper Great Lakes Ruffed Grouse Now Available – RGS
Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Departments of Natural Resources recently announced results of the first year of coordinated West Nile Virus (WNV) sampling efforts for ruffed grouse in their state Rates […]
Why Fire is So Important for Wildlife and Habitat
Looking Back on Fire History to See the Future What’s the first thing most people think about when they hear the word fire? It often has a bad reputation as […]
