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Al Litzenburger Chapter Interest/Restart Meeting

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A small group of passionate conservationists have banded together to spur interest and restart the Petoskey, MI Al Litzenburger Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society. We would like to extend the invite to anyone interested in volunteering with the chapter/joining the committee to attend!

If you cannot make it the chapter will be hosting their annual Birds and Brew social event in May – more details to come.

For questions, please contact: Chris Bovee at 231-838-5020 or Christopher.w.bovee@gmail.com

Andy Ammann Chapter Habitat Cleanup Day 2026

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Join the Andy Ammann Chapter of RGS & AWS for a habitat cleanup day removing barbed wire and T-posts at the newly developed Potterville State Game Area. This project highlights a partnership between RGS & AWS, Pheasants Forever and the Michigan DNR. This past winter, RGS & AWS completed 10 acres of mechanical openings on the property. Bring brush pants, boots, safety glasses, work gloves and a friend. Enjoy camaraderie and time together during Father’s Day weekend 2026. Please respond to ensure adequate supplies and tools are available. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. RSVP to: Christopher Beal at BealC@MSU.edu or 517-974-8388   Meet at the DNR...

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North Central Michigan Chapter Woodcock Walk

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Join the DNR and Ruffed Grouse Society as we enjoy one of Michigan’s early spring mating displays, the male American Woodcock! Enjoy a guided hike to find male woodcock displaying at dusk. Witness their call and dance, as they seek their companion. All ages welcome! Bring binoculars and a headlamp or flashlight

Call to RSVP or for more information to:

Bruce Barlow

989-426-9205 ext. 2267630

(Rain date is Thursday, April 30)

 

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Andy Ammann Chapter – Capital City Woodcock Walk 2026

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Join the Andy Ammann Chapter of RGS&AWS 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. The time, approximately 75 minutes, will be spent on a leisurely walk with a handful of stops. The planned walk with occur on a trail, expect to walk 1/2 mile to 1 mile. Feel free to bring a portable chair to use while we wait.  For maximum...

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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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