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, […]
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24 Ways to Miss a Woodcock
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 […]
Following RGS/AWS Comments, Fish and Wildlife Service to Open Woodcock Hunting on Erie National Wildlife Refuge – RGS
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 […]
Woodcock | A Gateway to the Uplands
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 […]
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: What are “Healthy Forests”?
“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, […]
C’mon President Trump . . . #FixOurForest
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 […]
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Stay Focused on Habitat
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 […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Your Grouse Dog Combat the Cold
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 […]
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Pause to Reflect
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 […]
GROUSE CAMP TOUR STARTS TODAY!
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 […]
