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The Ruffed Grouse Society Goes West, Now in Colorado

The woodland conservation organization, the Ruffed Grouse Society, makes inroads in the Rockies, starting a Colorado chapter.

May 29, 2026 By Josh Tatman

For over 65 years, the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) has preserved woodland wildlife habitat. The brainchild of passionate grouse hunters in central Appalachia, RGS has long been synonymous with the upland culture of the eastern United States. Classic dogs on point in the woods, vintage double shotguns, and tailgate lunches amongst friends are part of the Ruffed Grouse Society’s identity.

But far from just a hunting club, the Ruffed Grouse Society’s mission is all about habitat. The organization leverages donations to team with land managers on forest habitat improvement projects. Expanded to include the American Woodcock Society (AWS), RGS has biologist and volunteer...

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