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Schultz Named Forest Service Chief; RGS & AWS Says Schultz Understands Importance of Active Forest Management to ‘Forests, Wildlife and Our Communities’ 

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(February 28, 2025) – Experienced forester and resource manager Tom Schultz was named chief of the U.S. Forest Service on Thursday, a decision welcomed by the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society, which underscored Schultz’s deep knowledge of the forest products industry and his demonstrated commitment to managing and supporting healthy forest wildlife habitat.   As the 21st chief of the Forest Service, Schultz will manage 154 national forests and 20 grasslands across 43 states. He brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served as vice president of resources and government affairs at Idaho Forest Group, where he led...

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U.S. House of Representatives’ Fix Our Forests Act Vital for Sustainable Forests

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(Jan. 21, 2025) – Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) of the House Natural Resources Committee has introduced the Fix Our Forests Act to advance active forest management, support communities, and increase resiliency to catastrophic wildfires. The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society strongly support this bipartisan proposal cosponsored by Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.). The Fix Our Forests Act meets the increasing threat posed by wildfires in the U.S., facilitating active forest management and protecting rural forested communities by expanding federal stewardship contracts with partner entities for forest management projects.  The forest management crisis is now compounded by climate change extending wildfire...

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RGS & AWS Announces Continued Support from onX Hunt

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Pittsburgh, Pa. (August 12, 2024) – The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) is excited to announce continued support from onX Hunt. This collaboration aims to support the mission of RGS & AWS in promoting healthy forests, abundant wildlife and a strong conservation ethic. “We’re proud to continue our partnership with onX Hunt as the precision and accessibility of their digital tools have revolutionized how we connect with nature and pursue our passions,” said Chad Bloom, director of development at RGS & AWS. “Together, we’re collectively shaping the future of the outdoors and all who enjoy it.” onX...

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RGS & AWS Continues Partnership with Federal Premium Ammunition

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The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) is proud to announce the continuation of longstanding support from Federal Premium Ammunition. This partnership aims to enhance the conservation work that benefits the landscapes where these cherished game birds flourish. “We so appreciate Federal’s support of RGS & AWS forest habitat improvement efforts,” said Chad Bloom, director of development at RGS & AWS. “There’s much conservation work to do. We look forward to continuing this partnership, which allows for even greater benefit for our woods and wildlife.” The Federal Ammunition partnership will continue directly contributing to the RGS & AWS…

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RGS & AWS Signs Stewardship Agreement on the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina

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The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) recently signed the Sugar Creek Stewardship Agreement on the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina. The project, previously shelved as a “no-bid” timber sale, will improve forest health and habitat through active forest management on 409 acres across a 1,912-acre project area. The project will include 192 acres of commercial timber harvests to create young and open forest conditions, 11 acres of roadside daylighting, 148 acres of post-harvest site preparation to establish natural regeneration, 10 acres of wildlife opening management, 48 acres of nonnative invasive plant control and installation of…

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Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Continue Partnership with Federal Premium Ammunition

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Pittsburgh, Pa. (September 9, 2022) – The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society are excited to announce the continuation of their corporate partnership with Federal Ammunition. The Federal Ammunition partnership will continue to directly contribute to the RGS & AWS mission, supporting healthy forests, abundant wildlife and conservation ethic in 2022 and beyond. “The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society continue to lead the charge with timber management, which in turn supports countless species. Supporting conservation is something Federal has done since its early years and looks forward to continuing the heritage of supporting missions that provide hunting opportunities…

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