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When Snow Falls

November 19, 2021 by Ruffed Grouse Society

by Tom Keer Photography by Tim Flanigan The rain poured down for three straight days, and it wasn’t a mist or a pitter-patter on the tin roof. It was consistent, […]

Filed Under: Covers Magazine, Hunting Tagged With: ruffed grouse, upland hunting, woodcock hunting

24 Ways to Miss a Woodcock

April 1, 2021 by Ruffed Grouse Society

Respect for a gamebird born from the tribulations of crazy flight and thick cover. by Jay Hanson Originally published in Covers magazine – Spring 2019 We’re all introduced to bird […]

Filed Under: Covers Magazine, Hunting Tagged With: american woodcock, upland hunting, woodcock hunting

Following RGS/AWS Comments, Fish and Wildlife Service to Open Woodcock Hunting on Erie National Wildlife Refuge – RGS

September 11, 2019 by Brent Rudolph

On Tuesday, September 10, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced a final rule to open or expand hunting opportunities on a number of National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) as […]

Filed Under: Announcements, Conservation Policy, Hunting, Read Tagged With: american woodcock, American Woodcock Society, conservation, habitat, Woodcock, woodcock hunting

Woodcock | A Gateway to the Uplands

August 6, 2019 by Mike Neiduski

Highlighting the cooperative and welcoming nature of a truly amazing little bird. We were wrapping up the afternoon, myself and hunting partner, also Mike, winding our way through likely cover […]

Filed Under: Hunting, Mentored Hunting, Read Tagged With: upland bird, upland hunting, Woodcock, woodcock hunting

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: What are “Healthy Forests”?

April 18, 2018 by Ruffed Grouse Society

            “I have read many definitions of what is a conservationist, and written not a few myself, but I suspect that the best one is written not with a pen, […]

Filed Under: Grouse Ecology, Habitat, President's Message, Read, Uncategorized, Wildlife Ecology, Woodcock Ecology Tagged With: american woodcock, American Woodcock Society, ecology, forest habitat, Grouse, grouse hunting, habitat, healthy forests, National forest, ruffed grouse, ruffed grouse society, upland, upland bird, Woodcock, woodcock hunting, young forest

C’mon President Trump . . . #FixOurForest

March 23, 2018 by Brent Rudolph

By Brent A. Rudolph, Ph.D., RGS & AWS Director of Conservation Policy A number of provisions favorable to hunters and healthy forests await the President’s signature later today… On December […]

Filed Under: Action Alert, Habitat, Hunting, Read Tagged With: American Woodcock Society, fixourforest, forests, grouse hunting, habitat, national forests, ruffed grouse, ruffed grouse society, wildlife, Woodcock, woodcock hunting

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Stay Focused on Habitat

January 17, 2018 by Ruffed Grouse Society

When I hunt grouse and woodcock next fall, I want to better clear my mind of all things occupying my thoughts . . .  I want to stay focused on […]

Filed Under: Grouse Ecology, Habitat, Hunting, Read, Wildlife Ecology Tagged With: american woodcock, American Woodcock Society, clearcut, forest, forest habitat, forest management, forests, Grouse, grouse hunting, habitat, ruffed grouse, ruffed grouse society, upland hunting, west nile virus, Woodcock, woodcock hunting, young forest habitat, young forests

The Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Your Grouse Dog Combat the Cold

January 17, 2018 by Ruffed Grouse Society

TIPS FROM: The Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Your Grouse Dog Combat the Cold Although the 2017 ruffed grouse season is winding down, it’s important to stay vigilant about keeping […]

Filed Under: Dogs, Hunting, Read Tagged With: american woodcock, American Woodcock Society, dog food, Grouse, grouse hunting, hunting, nutrition, proplan, purina, purina pro plan, ruffed grouse, ruffed grouse society, upland hunting, Woodcock, woodcock hunting

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Pause to Reflect

December 20, 2017 by Ruffed Grouse Society

It won’t be long before it’s time for us to think about New Year’s resolutions. Personally, I’ve never really taken this practice very seriously, but I know a lot of […]

Filed Under: Events, Habitat, Hunting, Mentored Hunting, President's Message, Read, Wildlife Ecology Tagged With: american woodcock, American Woodcock Society, forest habitat, forests, Grouse, grouse camp, Grouse Camp Tour, grouse hunting, habitat, maine, massachusetts, national forests, new england, new hampshire, new york, orvis, Project Upland, ruffed grouse, ruffed grouse society, SportDOG, vermont, woodcock hunting

GROUSE CAMP TOUR STARTS TODAY!

October 21, 2017 by Ruffed Grouse Society

NEW YORK & NEW ENGLAND 2017 GROUSE CAMP TOUR October 21 – 29 #grousecamptour “There is an old New England saying to the effect that if you give a man […]

Filed Under: Dogs, Events, Gear Reviews, Grouse Camp Tour, Habitat, Hunting, Uncategorized Tagged With: american woodcock, American Woodcock Society, forest habitat, forests, Grouse, grouse camp, Grouse Camp Tour, grouse hunting, habitat, maine, massachusetts, national forests, new england, new hampshire, new york, orvis, Project Upland, ruffed grouse, ruffed grouse society, SportDOG, vermont, woodcock hunting

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