Podcasts about ruffed grouse society

The efforts that go into building relationships and habitat, have come together. The Ruffed Grouse Society and OnX hunt are working on the next chapter of advocacy. What we love as upland hunters can not be taken for granted.  I see the next generation of hunters will be the BEST!

Jeremy Collard and Stefan Nelson from the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society talk about the society's mission to promote forest stewardship and improve habitat for these popular game birds, along with the whole diversity of Forest wildlife.Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society Website

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Jon Steigerwaldt, the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society's forest conservation director for the upper Midwest, to preview the 2024 ruffed grouse hunting season. Jon describes the ideal habitat for ruffed grouse and woodcock, and offers plenty of tips to find more birds this season. The guys also discuss new projects in Michigan, Indiana, and Pennsylvania getting underway because of the recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) between PF & QF and RGS & AWS. Episode Highlights: • Steigerwaldt talks about the science behind ruffed grouse drumming counts and what they indicate about bird survival through the winter, but what drumming counts don't tell biologists about the population heading into autumn hunting seasons. • Steigerwaldt also talks about the 10-year ruffed grouse population cycle and how climate change is influencing swings up and down. • Learn more about the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society and check out their current membership offer at www.RuffedGrouseSociety.org. onX Hunt is a proud supporter of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and they want to thank everyone who gives back to the birds we all love to hunt and the places they call home. Click this link to get a free month of onX Hunt and then use code PFQF to get 20% off, and a portion will go back to supporting Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's wildlife habitat mission.

Sheboygan charter captain Dan Welsch reports Lake Michigan king salmon are moving closer to shore off Sheboygan. (http://dumperdan.com/) Ruffed Grouse Society engagement coordinator Keenan Foley invites listeners to learn how to hunt grouse and woodcock at Grouse Camp, September 20th-22nd in Eagle River, Wisconsin. (https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/events/grouse-camp-2024/) Eric Printz, director of economic development for Florence County, Wisconsin, shares highlights of the Florence County Fair, going on this weekend in Florence, Wisconsin. (exploreflorencecounty.com)

A lot of water under the bridge since we last talked: pandemic lockdown, a major restructuring of his organizations, and a new puppy. Ben Jones is CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society, and we've got a lot of ground to cover. We'll get an update on the new strategic direction and how it's affected the groups' operations and funding, jump into the groups' works on the ground and politically, and talk habitat, conservation and ... puppies. Ben has some tips for ruffed grouse and woodcock hunters, puppy training advice, and shares the most important items in his hunting vest, and listeners offer advice on hunting a brace of dogs in our "Handle It" segment. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile, LandTrust.com, HiVizSights.com, Pointer shotguns, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, Midway USA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com. And don't miss the Wingshooting USA TV starting now airing 1 on local stations, sports networks and national TV networks. Learn more here.

Interested in improving your property for ruffed grouse or American Woodcock? Tune in as we travel north and chat about all things grouse and woodcock with Jon Steigerwaldt, Great Lakes and Upper Midwest Region Forest Conservation Director from the Ruffed Grouse Society.  Topics include: grouse ecology and habitat, woodcock ecology and habitat, grouse as bellwethers for healthy forests, forest ecology of the Great Lakes states, forestry, forest management, habitat management for grouse and woodcock, grouse and woodcock habitat fundamentals, boutique forestry, and more. Jon Steigerwaldt - https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/author/jon-steigerwaldt/  Give us some feedback or potential topics you would like to here by filling out our listener survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oteinFuEzFCDmm

Joined by Gabe Stone and Kevin Sterling of the American Woodcock Society we discuss woodcock migration reports, woodcock hunting, favorite woodcock recipes and much more. Show Highlights: Local woodcock reports It all started with turkeys for Kevin… MOU between Ruffed Grouse Society and Pheasants Forever Overlapping quail and woodcock habitat RGS' largest forest conservation agreement ever on national forest Porcupines and self sabotage… Favorite woodcock recipes A user-generated woodcock migration map MIGRATE To MEMBERSHIP | Use code birdshot24 at American Woodcock Society CONTRIBUTE | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Ross joins the show this week to cover a variety of hunting, wild game meat and conservation related topics. Tyler has worked with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, National Deer Association, Ruffed Grouse Society and is an owner of Timber Ninja Outdoors. We cover hunting turkeys in Western North Carolina, waterfowl, public & private land hunting, forestry issues throughout the Southeast that affect wildlife and a killer Tundra Swan recipe.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Ross joins the show this week to cover a variety of hunting, wild game meat and conservation related topics.  Tyler has worked with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, National Deer Association, Ruffed Grouse Society and is an owner of Timber Ninja Outdoors.We cover hunting turkeys in Western North Carolina, waterfowl, public & private land hunting, forestry issues throughout the Southeast that affect wildlife and a killer Tundra Swan recipe.  

The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society do so much good work in the woods across the country. On this episode we share a bunch of laughs and knowledge on these great birds.

You've heard us talk about it. If you've been around enough dogs then you've witnessed it. That moment when the light bulb comes on due to an experience that just flipped the switch! Nate Kennedy, Northeast Regional Engagement Coordinator for Ruffed Grouse Society, recently just witnessed this moment with his Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. He shares his experience from the very beginning being anxious and nervous about owning a dog to now being on "cloud 9 because his young dog has started pointing grouse left and right!" The community providing well intentioned but breed blind advice Flash point --> rip the bird --> repeat Dont be on a timeline and find comfort in your decisions when training YOUR dog Sometimes taking a break is the best choice "Closing the loop" and flipping the switch! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Ben Jones of the Ruffed Grouse Society all about prescribed fire. Specifically, we discuss the differences between prescribed fire in the North and Midwest versus the South, including how it's perceived and regulated, burn timing, regulations, and how to get help with prescribed fire. So if you have a hunting property that could benefit from prescribed fire, or if you're just interested in learning about different habitat improvement techniques, you're sure to enjoy this episode. Episode Sponsor: BOG Hunt Important Links: Ruffed Grouse Society website Follow Brian Grossman on Instagram Sign up for NDA's free weekly e-newsletter   Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher   About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today.

Mike Neiduski the new owner of Ugly Dog Hunting joins the show to talk about his journey through the upland world and why he decided to buy an online retail store that provides gear for bird dogs and bird hunters.  Mike talks about his time working for the Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, what he's learned about the upland world, and what he's working on to help us bird hunters and our bird dogs.Presented by Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Ready Rest (https://readyrest.com/) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/549 Presented By: Skwala, Dette Flies, Drifthook Fly Fishing Step into the wild with Hal Herring as he shares captivating stories of hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors. Hal delves into his early experiences, the roots of his passion for conservation, and the exciting initiatives he's leading. We also hear about the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Podcast and Blast and get a sneak peek into Hal's upcoming book. Don't miss out on the excitement – tune in and discover the extraordinary tales that await in the great outdoors! Show Notes with Hal Herring on Backcountry Hunters and Anglers.  01:41 - Hal Herring tells us about his early experiences hunting and fishing. 06:00 - Hal acknowledges that his parents' decision to move to the countryside in his youth significantly influenced his life. The experience of farm work during middle and high school later provided him with valuable skills, allowing him to easily secure a job in Montana when he was in his mid-20s. 10:34 - Hal tells us how he got into conservation. Hal emphasizes that his passion for conservation was a natural development rooted in his upbringing, influenced by magazines like Field and Stream, Sports Afield, and Outdoor Life. 14:21 - Hal expresses optimism in the power of conservation efforts. He sees the main obstacle as indifference and highlights the potential for passionate anglers to make meaningful contributions to conservation by fighting for the rivers they fish. 22:43 - Hal tells us the story of how the BHA's Podcast & Blast started. 27:49 - Hal talks about how his writing career started. His writing career gained momentum when his work was acknowledged by publications like Field & Stream. 38:31 - Hal encourages individuals to join conservation groups like Trout Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited, citing their positive impact on small-scale dam removal, creek restoration, and wetlands conservation. 44:00 - Hal talks about Ray Scott, the founder of the Bass Angler Sportsman Society.  Scott's significant legal efforts involved numerous lawsuits against polluters in the Tennessee River system before the enactment of the Clean Water Act in 1972. 50:31 - Hal shares a recent initiative involving the planting of 286,000 sagebrush and bitterbrush in October. BHA Podcast & Blast 53:09 - Hal discusses how he selects topics for the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Podcast and Blast. 56:00 - Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is a hunting and fishing conservation group focused on issues about public lands. 01:01:10 - Hal emphasizes the importance of getting involved locally and mentions several organizations contributing to conservation efforts, including the Mule Deer Foundation, Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. 01:06:00 - We also delve into wolf recovery efforts. 01:19:29 - Hal discusses his upcoming book. The book explores the history and profiles various National Forests and Bureau of Land Management lands. Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/549  

Ruffed Grouse Society forest wildlife biologist Jim Woodford shares advice on managing forest lands for grouse and whitetails and says private landowners can do both through the Wisconsin DNR Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP). (https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/, https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/DMAP.html) Steve Lemenov, marketing director for Armasight, returns to tell hunters, hikers, campers and others how thermal vision rifle scopes and monoculars can make their hunting, camping, scouting, and other outdoor activities more enjoyable at night and during low-light conditions. (https://armasight.com/) Wisconsin DNR forester Ron Weber warns hunters to be careful with fire this weekend because dry conditions, warm weather, and high winds increase the risk of wildfires. Weber also shares an essay about how deer hunting has changed for him now that all his brothers have died. (https://wisconsinlife.org/story/looking-back-to-move-forward-a-hunt-to-remember/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf says bass, walleye, pike, muskie and panfish action is still good on the Madison lakes, but anglers must adjust to conditions as fish move deeper and change behavior as the water cools down and ice-up approaches. D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop will be closed Nov. 11-24. (http://www.dsbait.com/)

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch sits down with the Ruffed Grouse Society's resident group of experts in Southeast PA. Joining the show is Ben Larson, Jan Christen, and Dave Henry. Combined these minds understand the need for forest and habitat manipulation, as well as how to get it done. We address forest stands including health and age, appropriate forestry practices, the use of fire, invasive species management, and more. We also discuss the importance for fundraising and networking with organizations like RGS to provide resources for project implementation. This includes funding for public land restoration that we all benefit from! This episode is jam packed full of interesting science based information! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch sits down with the Ruffed Grouse Society's resident group of experts in Southeast PA.  Joining the show is Ben Larson, Jan Christen, and Dave Henry.  Combined these minds understand the need for forest and habitat manipulation, as well as how to get it done.  We address forest stands including health and age, appropriate forestry practices, the use of fire, invasive species management, and more.  We also discuss the importance for fundraising and networking with organizations like RGS to provide resources for project implementation.  This includes funding for public land restoration that we all benefit from!  This episode is jam packed full of interesting science based information!Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!

Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society CEO Ben Jones joins Robbie and the boys get into a bit of a nerdy, science-based discussion on ruffed grouse, why they're declining, what they need, where they habitate, and more!  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Cross Continent Expeditions https://crosscontinentexpeditions.com/ Shop Bergara here https://www.bergara.online/us/ Visit Eberlestock https://eberlestock.com/ See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io Podcast is brought to you by: Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we have a special show with our well-bearded buddy from RGS, Nate Kennedy. Nate is an awesome storyteller and works hard to preserve habitat that we all like to hunt and explore. We begin the show chatting with Nate about his background in hunting and fishing and how he got hooked up with a cool job at RGS and we learn more about where dollars go when donated to RGS and AWS. Then we chat a little about bird habitat and dig into Nate's new hunting dog and how he has worked for the past year to prep him for this upcoming bird season. A special thank you to Nate for joining our show to get us all fired up about RGS, bird hunting, new dogs and all the things I'm drooling over as we get closer and closer to Fall. Be sure to check out Nate's profile (linked above) to see where he writes and how you can get in touch about the Ruffed Grouse Society. Cheers! Want more Lone Duck? Support our patreon to get a first look at videos, 1:1 meetings with Bob, community happy hours, discounts, etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this EMERGENCY BONUS episode, Jason talks with Don Rank of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Don is the PA Chairman of the BHA and a returning guest. He fills us in on a specific amendment to HB 1300, a state budget bill. This amendment redirects (STEALS) $150 million from the Game Fund and allocates that money for alternate spending. Listen in as Don explains how this is a terrible financial decision for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, hunters, conservationists, and outdoors people of all kinds. Organizations in opposition to the amended bill: Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Conservation Voters of PA, Ducks Unlimited, Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, Lancaster Farmland Trust, Natural Lands, PennFuture, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Sierra Club PA Chapter, The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy PA/DE Chapter, The Trust for Public Land, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Trout Unlimited, WeConservePA, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, American Sportfishing Association, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Congressional Sportsmen Federation, Delta Waterfowl, Hunters for Sunday Hunting, National Deer Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen and Conservationists, Pheasants Forever/ Quail Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, SCI: First for Hunters...AND GROWING!

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society's Engagement Coordinator Sam Tilman, along with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Vice President of Conservation Programs Rich Wissink to discuss their shared love of the autumn ruffed grouse woods. The conversation covers ruffed grouse and woodcock habitat, biology, and hunting tactics. Episode Highlights: · Wissink, recently back from a Montana sharp-tailed grouse and Hungarian partridge hunt during opening weekend, provides a recap of his first hunting trip into the uplands this season. · Tillman provides a great description of grouse and woodcock habitat for listeners who've never visited the Northwoods but are interested in a new upland hunting adventure. · The group also has some fun running down the roster of nicknames for the American woodcock. · Tillman also explains the difference between how ruffed grouse populations are surveyed using drumming counts versus august roadside counts used to measure pheasant and quail population indexes. Learn more about the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society at www.RuffedGrouseSociety.org

Richard and I are joined this week by Glen Blackwood.  Glen is our Regional Director of Development for the Ruffed Grouse Society.  He also sits on the Board of the Voelker Foundation.  When he is not tending to those duties, Glen also operates The Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company a wonderful fly shop and bookstore out of Rockford Michigan.  On top of that; Glen was recently named as the Fly Fishing columnist to Sporting Classics Magazine.   For this episode, Glen tells us about recent RGS/AWS developments, an update from the Voelker Foundation and a little Northwoods recon to get you fired up for bird seasons.  We always enjoy our visits with Glen and hope you will, too!  

This week on Feather and Fur, your host Brad Hurlebaus is joined by Gabe Stone. We chat with Gabe and learn how his passion for grouse and woodcock lead to a position with the Ruffed Grouse Society. Listen in as we swap stories and get a sneak peek into the RGS 2023 Grouse Camp coming in September! At time of recording, there are still open spots to sign up for this amazing event. To learn more about the Ruffed Grouse Society, check out their website. https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/ To sign up for grouse camp or to see other opportunities in your area, swing on by their events page https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/events/ Dale Hollow Lodging- www.eastport.info Waypoint TV- https://waypointtv.com Podcast & Website- www.paddlenfin.com YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/paddlenfin Email- paddlenfin@gmail.com Social Media- @paddlenfin Yak Gadget- www.yakgadget.com Pelican Professional- www.pelican.com Rocktown paddlesports - rocktownadventures.com JigMasters Jigs- https://jigmasters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forest conservation coordinator with the Ruffed Grouse Society, Scott Johnson, joins the show to discuss current forest management projects, forest wildlife openings, pollinators and more. Show Highlights: Lots of grouse and lots of mosquitoes! Age class diversity in forests Forest stewardship agreements on national forests Log landings and forest wildlife openings Pollinator needs and habitat in the forest Learn more | ruffedgrousesociety.org Follow | @ruffedgrousesociety Survey | Take the Birdshot Podcast listener survey! Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark LaBarbera, executive director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, talks with Dan about their trip to the Chippewa Flowage and the Hayward area. (wiwf.org/cdnwiwf/, haywardlakes.com) Christine Tanzer, field trips program director for the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, invites listeners to check out the more than 200 field trips offered this year. (wisconservation.org/field-trips/) Ruffed Grouse Society forest wildlife specialist Josh Rasmussen talks about habitat improvement projects on private land. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good bass, walleye and pike action on the Madison lakes and Wisconsin River and fast brook trout action in the Driftless Area. (dsbait.com)

Crystal C. Shaw is the Chief Operating Officer for the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. She previously served as the Executive Director and CEO of the Illinois Conservation Foundation. Ms. Shaw spent her earlier career in real estate and executive search advisory and consulting assisting search firms and businesses with c-level recruitment within privately held and PE-backed companies across industries. Ms. Shaw holds a Bachelor's of Science in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She currently serves as a committee member of the Chicago Downtown Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and co-founder of Shane's Anglers, benefitting Cal's Angels. She is a life sponsor of Ducks Unlimited and the Ruffed Grouse Society. She formerly served as an Auxiliary Board Member of the Sue Duncan Children's Center. Ms. Shaw enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, fly fishing and hunting. Links: www.mcgraw.org www.annieoakleyshootersni.org  Show notes: 0:52 – What is inside Crystal's freezer? 1:51 – Overview of Crystal's background (three countries and eight states). 4:45 – Childhood adventures, hunting, fishing and upbringing. 8:13 – Hunting and fishing in Australia. 10:26 – Path to cofounding a nonprofit. 12:15 - Best path to obtaining a job in wildlife conservation? 14:00 - Tips for folks who want to reach and grow in the field of conservation. NETWORK! 14:52 - The Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. 20:52 – Ding Darling was friends with Max McGraw! AND they both have a women's incitive! 22:46 - What is CLfT? 24:44 - Short break for a message from our partner, Prois, and our partner program, NWF Outdoors. Be sure to follow and support both on social media. 26:07 - Favorite field experiences. #DesertQuailHunting 29:20 - Biology, research and the urban coyote project! 32:15 – Fellowship and internship opportunities… reach out to Crystal directly! 33:08 – Crystal looks to the future of conservation. 39:08 – www.annieoakleyshootersni.org  (Fall classic is Sunday, September 24th) 41:43 – Closing statements… hits and misses!

Jon Steigerwaldt, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes forest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, offers advice for late-season grouse hunting and invites listeners to help RGS continue its conservation work. Also, the Chippewa Valley Chapter is sponsoring the Banff Film Festival Dec. 5-6 at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Jim Babiasz, president of the Range of Richfleld, announces December events, classes, and specials at the Range. (therangewi.com) Asher Torbeck shares the incredible story of his successful deer hunt with the help of a runaway emu. (facebook.com/asher.torbeck) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop in Madison offers advice for early ice fishing and invites listeners to attend his December Thursday seminar series. (facebook.com/dsbaitandtackle)

Ben Jones, CEO and president of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society, updates us on a tumultuous couple of years. When we last talked at the start of the pandemic, the organization was undergoing significant challenges from a locked-down fundraising/banquet season to a quantum shift in its business model. We'll find out how things are going today and how the groups' efforts are paying off in the bank and on the ground. We also talk ideal habitat, grouse dogs and hunting strategies and tactics. Our Road Trip looks at a Kansas public-access bobwhite haven; and we cover early numbers on the annual Upland Nation Survey and what bird hunters say are the sport's highest priorities. Please visit our sponsors: Sage & Braker Mercantile, Pointer shotguns, Trulock Chokes, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, your online shotgun shopping resource, FurFeathersFriends and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.

Ashley Peters works at both The Ruffed Grouse Society and The American Woodcock Society -- groups that aim to preserve upland bird habitat across the country. Members of both groups are heavy on sporting tradition (cue the bird dog talk), and part of Ashley's job is to build bridges outside that arena. On this episode we talk about forest health, disturbance, people management, and the future of our forests.   We have a giveaway going for the month of November! It's from Prois, and we're giving away a full outfit -- a Trial Pack, Torai Pants, Torai Jacket, Cap, AND a Tintri 2.0 shirt!! Check out the Artemis Instagram or Facebook feeds for all the details on how to enter.   4:00 Crop-share/produce share arrangements 6:00 Combining fish/game with what's in season around us (even acorns) 9:00 Connect with Ashley @grouse.lady, or listen to her previous episode of the Artemis podcast 12:00 When do adult-onset hunters finally identify as just "hunters"... ? 14:00 The culture of sporting dogs is a source of camaraderie among grouse conservationists 15:00 The crop: A peek into what your grouse has been eating 19:00 Bird digestion 101: Sooo... what's the point of the crop?  25:00 Grouse rely on a mosaic of different forest types to hack it year round 28:00 Disturbance (logging, Rx fire) can be a boon to long-term forest health 32:00 It's more difficult to restore a species that's gone from a landscape than it is to prevent its demise 38:00 Conservation best practices are always changing, but how well we talk to each other will always be paramount 43:00 "Wildlife management is people management" 45:00 The Women's Forest Congress 49:00 All of us influence the future of our forests 53:00 Bird dogs make our forays into the forests more colorful 59:00 Pudelpointers as bird/family/companion dogs... zeroing in on your breed? Try a NAVHDA hunt test 1:05 Her Upland Grouse Camp 1:08 Upland hunting might be the most baby friendly

BHA Podcast & Blast, Ep. 142: Ashley Peters, communications director, Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society   Ashley Peters grew up in rural Iowa, in a landscape of cornfields and monoculture agriculture. Looking for a wilder and wider life, she found her way to U.S. Forest Service trail jobs in the Minnesota Boundary Waters and in Alaska, to a degree in communications, and to conservation work ranging from the gator-bellowing swamps of Louisiana to the woodcock and grouse popple of the upper Midwest. Hal and Ashley talk the deep engagement and beginners' mindset of adult-onset hunting and fishing, the challenges of finding one's way to one's passions, and the swiftly-changing world of conservation, climate, wildlife diversity, and the business of somehow communicating it all clearly to a sometimes skeptical and indifferent public.

Ashley Peters is the Director of Communications and Marketing for the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society. She's a conservationist, hunter, and outdoor advocate. Hosts Natalie Dillon and Travis Frank learn about her experience getting started hunting for ruffed grouse and woodcock. Plus, Ashley shares research-based insights regarding conservation and helpful tips for female hunters. Ashley's Intro to Grouse Hunting Article: https://projectupland.com/grouse-species/ruffed-grouse-hunting/a-basic-guide-on-how-to-hunt-ruffed-grouse-2/http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv@nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstvPresented by Sportsman's Guide (https://www.sportsmansguide.com/) & Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us)

Ashley Peters is the Director of Communications and Marketing for the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society. She's a conservationist, hunter, and outdoor advocate. Hosts Natalie Dillon and Travis Frank learn about her experience getting started hunting for ruffed grouse and woodcock. Plus, Ashley shares research-based insights regarding conservation and helpful tips for female hunters. Ashley's Intro to Grouse Hunting Article: https://projectupland.com/grouse-species/ruffed-grouse-hunting/a-basic-guide-on-how-to-hunt-ruffed-grouse-2/http://www.duenorthoutdoors.tv@nattieupnorth | @travis_t_frank | @duenorthoutdoorstvPresented by Kinetico Water Systems (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Sportsman's Guide (https://www.sportsmansguide.com/) & Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us)

I talk with Brendon Paden today as we talk about his efforts to raise awareness and financial support for our conservation groups by running his small business and giving back 10 percent of each sale to multiple organizations. Brendon is passionate about keeping these game animals aplenty for years to come and being able to share the hunting experience with others down the road. His small business offers homemade candles, soaps and cutting boards where 10 pecent of the procedes goes back to organizations like: NWTF, Turkeys for Tomorrow, Delta Waterfowl, Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, Quail Forever, Nevin's Hunting Friends and The Fallen Outdoors.  Check him out and support him @https://campcandlesforconservation.com and get your family and loved ones some great smelling candles for the holidays!

We close out the Ruffed Grouse Society series round table style with Nick Biemiller and Ben Jones of RGS/AWS but also Michael McCord, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Small Game Coordinator. We put a book end on the series with a discussion all about Silviculture! What is Silviculture? A forest is NOT a monoculture crop! "Demand per acre is rising and more difficult than ever to manage" Public and private land management diversity Silviculture not only "grows trees" but also manages/controls invasive and undesirable species "Herbicide" is not always a bad word Grouse + Acorns Shelterwood Cuts or Clear Cuts? Not all trees are created equal Climate control and how early successional forests help Series Wrap Up ---- GDIY PATREON GDIY SHOP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Steigerwaldt, Great Lakes and Upper Midwest forest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse Society reports on West Nile virus monitoring results in grouse and invites listeners to attend Grouse Camp in Eagle River, Wisconsin, Sept. 23-25. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Eric Printz, director of development for Florence County, Wisconsin, invites listeners to hunt grouse, deer and turkeys or enjoy a fall color hike in Florence County. (exploreflorencecounty.com) Brian Tucker, national sales director for Hi Mountain Seasoning, offers advice and easy recipes for making wild game sausage at home. (himtnjerky.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports on his recent muskie trip to northern Wisconsin and local fishing action on the Madison chain. (pappastradingpost.com) Giveaway this week is a Summer Sausage Variety Kit from Hi Mountain Seasoning. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email dsoradio@gmail.com. Leave your name and number and mention the sausage kit giveaway.

Terry Wilson from Ugly Dog Hunting is a conservation volunteer with the Ruffed Grouse Society and a NAVHDA judge.  Terry and Travis discuss partnerships between hunting, conservation & dog training organizations, habitat for all species, ruffed grouse & woodcock coverts, painful dog training lessons learned by mistake, making hunting camps a priority, and so much more!Presented by North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Terry Wilson from Ugly Dog Hunting is a conservation volunteer with the Ruffed Grouse Society and a NAVHDA judge.  Terry and Travis discuss partnerships between hunting, conservation & dog training organizations, habitat for all species, ruffed grouse & woodcock coverts, painful dog training lessons learned by mistake, making hunting camps a priority, and so much more!Presented by North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Its officially hunting season. Brian dials up Gabe Stone with the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society. Brian wanted to get the skinny on what is going on in Eagle River, WI on the opening weekend of the 2022 Timberdoodle season. RGS is hosting its annual Wisconsin Grouse Camp. Gabe and Brian chat bird dogs and grouse. Gabe shares some of his past adventures. He spend the better part of two bird seasons in a van hunting the king of the woods in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. You will also learn about all the fun and valuable events happening in Northern WI for RGS's Grouse Camp. Become a Patron o Amaazen Outdoors - Get in on Maze's Musky Tackle Drawing and other Monthly Patron Only Giveaways. Want to Grouse Hunt and Musky Fish - Even better - Want to do it on the same trip? Contact Brian Maze at 9202775750 or brian@amaazen.com. And you can always find us on Instagram Link to Grouse Camp https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/events/2022-wisconsin-grouse-camp/   Link to Become New/Renew Membership https://www.uplandstore.org/collections/membership-options   RGS & AWS Events Page https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/events/ Gabe Stone   Regional Engagement Coordinator - Wisconsin & Western U.P. Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (412) 779-5441 & GabeS@RuffedGrouseSociety.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Outdoor News editor Dan Ladd welcomes Todd Waldron and Nate Kennedy from the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society. Kennedy, who is the Northeast Region engagement coordinator for RGS, talks about the progress the organization is making with New York chapters, while Waldron, who is the Northeast Region Forest Conservation director, details a number of public land... The post The Great Northeast Podcast: Ruffed Grouse Society appeared first on Outdoornews.

Raised in a fishing family, Chad Bloom found a bird hunting mentor as a young adult. His mentor's influence encouraged Chad to make a career out of preserving habit that would provide hunting ground for generations. Chad's heart felt story of why he is so committed to his industry will definitely encourage you on your own hunting journey. It's people like him that keep the needle moving forward for innovative solutions to increase bird numbers, encourage new hunters to join the cause and bring awareness to the big picture.

We are joined again by Nick Biemiller, Southeastern Regional Forester of the Ruffed Grouse Society, but accompanying him this episode is Ben Jones, president of RGS and AWS. This episode we discuss everything involving chapter involvement. RGS is a member supported organization. What does that mean? Changing from "event centric" to more of a sustainable model How have the new forester positions worked out for RGS? The changes have brought monetary success but what about the membership base engagement? Engagement coordinators New in person events and ideas by chapters Local chapters still funding local projects! ----- GDIY PATREON GDIY SHOP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glen Blackwood of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society joins the show to talk about great upland hunting reads. Show Highlights: Barn parties and popping for bass Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society update Upland anthologies Books for various upland species Glen's recommendations for some good reads Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Glen Blackwood of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society. Contact | glenb@ruffedgrousesociety.org Act Now | North American Grassland Conservation Act Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John and Richard sit down with Glen Blackwood.  Glen is a great guy and has touch points with many things we enjoy.  Aside from his Auction Service and his shop - Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company - Glen serves on the board of the John Voelker Foundation, and is the Regional Director for the Ruffed Grouse Society where he directs business development and fundraising programs in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana along with promoting recruitment events, educational activities, and habitat days.  Glen has some great stories and we're sure you'll enjoy this episode.  

Nick Biemiller joins us again for the 4th episode of the RGS Series covering Stewardship Agreements. What are stewardship agreements? Agreements between the forest service and RGS Are these tracts just unsellable tracts coming from the Forest Service? Mutually benefit for RGS and the Forest Service How do these agreements measure up to the revenue produced prior to the "new model" ----- PATREON RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY GDIY ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Feather and Fur Brad sits down with Jon Steigerwaldt, Great Lakes / Upper Midwest Forest Conservation Director for the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society and we learn what diverse forest management all entails. Jon provides a high-level view of the multiple habitats needed for grouse and woodcock to succeed, the methods used to manage those habitats along with discussing new RGS & AWS projects around his region. Get your notebooks out as there is a ton of information in the episode! To learn more about the Ruffed Grouse Society and the impact they have head over to their website: https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/ Make sure to also follow their social media https://www.facebook.com/RuffedGrouseSociety https://www.instagram.com/ruffedgrousesociety/ To stay informed about their conservation efforts, subscribe to their monthly email. https://mailchi.mp/ruffedgrousesociety/bellwether Dale Hollow Lodging- www.eastport.info Fantasy Kayak League- www.paddlenfin.com/fantasy Waypoint TV- https://waypointtv.com Patreon-https://www.patreon.com/paddlenfin Podcast & Website- www.paddlenfin.com YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/paddlenfin Email- paddlenfin@gmail.com Social Media- @paddlenfin Yak Gadget- www.yakgadget.com Pelican Professional- www.pelican.com Rocktown paddlesports - rocktownadventures.com JigMasters Jigs- https://jigmasters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Mike Neiduski, who reached his dream job at the beginning of 2022 when he was hired to be a PF & QF development officer. Neiduski's journey to that position started more than a decade ago with his first bird dog and an introduction to conservation through the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA). Episode Highlights: • The guys talk about Neiduski's career stops at Maryville University in Missouri, Concordia University in Wisconsin, and Elon University in North Carolina before making a career shift to the Ruffed Grouse Society. • Neiduski talks about his recently passed German wirehaired pointer, Plexi, and how her memory will live on through a Quail Forever Dog Life Membership as part of the Bird Dogs for Habitat campaign. Special thanks to NAVHDA for sponsoring PF & QF's annual Bird Dogs for Habitat campaign. This campaign is a friendly competition that challenges you to cast a vote and donate or become a member on behalf of your favorite bird dog breed. Every dollar donated equals a vote, and every week during the month of May our generous sponsors will be giving away fantastic prizes to those who participate. Vote today at www.BirdDogsforHabitat.org – THANKS!

This is the first episode of a new mini bonus series featuring the Ruffed Grouse Society. Ill be joined by Nick Biemiller once a month to try and breakdown all elements of the process or model that RGS follows in their effort to create more habitat for the birds that we love to chase. In this first episode we introduce Nick and let you all know what we are going to cover in future episodes as well as why we decided to do this mini series. If you have any questions or topics you would like covered in this series then please reach out and let us know! ----- LINKTREE ----- RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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