Ruffed Grouse Society

Upcoming event for Feb. 25th: Working Lands for Wildlife - In Pursuit of the Shifting Mosaic* This FREE virtual event will include an overview of historical disturbances to forests in the Central Hardwood Region of the US. We'll discuss breeding bird responses to natural and silvicultural disturbances, and also how management can be applied through federal programs on private lands.... You'll hear from featured speakers Dr. Katie Greenberg and Dr. Jeffery Larkin as well as other partners on issues that directly relate to grouse, woodcock, and forest wildlife habitat. Register: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/Working-Lands-for-Wildlife Learn more: https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/working-lands-for-wildlife/ *This webinar has been approved for 2.5 Category 1 CEU’s by the Society of American Foresters; please register to receive credit.

Gordon Gullion played an integral role in the study of ruffed grouse as well as the history of the Ruffed Grouse Society. Gullion concluded that forest management was key for grouse. We realized we were overprotecting our forests to a point where they become overmature and artificial." "Through misconception of what the wilderness of a primeval forest really is, we have protected it out of existence. A primeval forest was constantly disturbed and set back by wind and fire. ...Now, the chain saw is perhaps the best tool we have in managing a forest for wildlife. - Gordon Gullion Read more: https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/gordon-gullion-sage-of-the/ #HealthyForests