Episode 052: Our Forests. Our Future. w/Ashley Peters

Ashley Peters is the Director of Communications and Marketing for the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society. She's a conservationist, newer hunter and carries some deep envy for anyone that owns a bird dog. We discuss the current state of Ruffed Grouse, American Woodcock and forest habitat. Along with the importance and best approach of mentoring, hunting essentials on a budget, and more!   The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: Purina Pro Plan Boss Shotshell   7:15 Living in Minnesota 9:50 Growing up with conservation mindset 12:30 Bird Nerd Enthusiasts Unite 15:00 Getting started in hunting 25:45 Bird dog dreamin' 31:00 Role at Ruffed Grouse Society 36:10 Importance of public lands and forest management 38:45 Current state of Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock 41:15 West Nile Virus in Ruffed Grouse https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/west-nile-virus-in-ruffed-grouse-and-test-kit-how-to-video/ https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/the-scientific-impact-of-west-nile-on-ruffed-grouse/ 42:30 Success of The Great American Outdoors Act 44:00 Restoring Americas Wildlife Act 45:00 Replant Act 46:00 Wildfire forest management 48:30 Who are RGS members 51:10 How to become a member 53:50 What can we do to help 57:30 Montana Grouse 1:02:30 Mentoring 1:05:50 Essentials to hunt on a budget 1:13:50 Favorite gamebird recipe Connect with Ashley: Instagram and Twitter: @grouselady Facebook: Ashley J Peters --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Syren: Shotguns for Women BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Instagram Facebook YouTube -------------------------------------------------