Ep. 12 - The Work and Mission of The Ruffed Grouse Society with Mark Hatfield

In this week's episode, we chat with the Chief Conservation and Operations Officer for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society, Mark Hatfield. With a career managing wildlife throughout the United States, Mark brings an impressive resume and extensive experience to RGS, advancing its mission and improving Ruffed Grouse populations. In this episode, Mark gives us an update on the work that RGS is doing, as well as:   On a scale of 1-10, how are Ruffed Grouse doing in Appalachia? On a scale of 1-10, at what urgency is RGS operating to turn the tide? The biggest challenges of managing our Eastern Forests include invasive species, disease pathogens, and preservationist mindsets. RGS Dynamic Forest Restoration plan to implement forest management intentionally on a landscape scale. The lack of social acceptance of logging, what good forest management actually is, and how we can better educate the general public on active forest management. Why it's important to keep grouse hunting seasons open in states like Indiana and Ohio. Mark's most memorable memory of a Ruffed Grouse in the Great Smoky Mountains. RGS on Facebook RGS on Instagram   Follow Us on Instagram     Like Us on Facebook     Subscribe to our YouTube   Donate to Our Ruffed Grouse Billboard