Episodes
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Ep. 31 - The Unfortunate Relationship Between Ruffed Grouse and Autumn Olive
In this week's episode, we talk about the relationship between Autumn Olive and Ruffed Grouse. The unfortunate reality is that Ruffed Grouse call Autumn Olive home in some situations, making it difficult to manage and remove this non-native invasive species. In this episode, we break it all down...
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Ep. 30 - Details On Our First Fundraiser - The Give for Grouse Get Together
In this week's episode, we announce our first fundraising event: The Give for Grouse Get Together at the Preserve at Crooked Run in Fincastle, Virginia, on October 24th. We share event details, how you can help or contribute, and what we're hoping to accomplish. We also talk about Details about…
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Ep. 29 - A Biologist's Perspective Deer Over Population with Clint McCoy
In this week's episode, we talk dig deeper into the impact that high deer densities can have on the health of a forest and, consequently, on the Ruffed Grouse by talking with whitetail deer biologist Clint McCoy. Clint provides a professional and biological perspective to how deer impact native...
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Ep. 28 - High Deer Densities and Their Impact on Ruffed Grouse and Ruffed Grouse Habitat
In this week's episode, we talk about Ruffed Grouse by talking about whitetail deer and deer hunting. We chat about a topic that is somewhat uncomfortable to many, and that is addressing the issue of high deer densities and their imapcts on Ruffed Grouse populations, but more importantly, the...
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Ep. 27 - Tree Hugger to Conservationist with Riley Wimer
In this week's episode, we are joined by passionate Ruffed Grouse hunter and enthusiast Riley Wimer. Riley is as passionate about all things ruffed grouse as you'll find, and that passion and energy are contagious and make for an awesome discussion. We discuss: How the Ruffed Grouse took Riley…
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Ep. 26 - Ruffed Grouse - The Why of Our Work
In this week's episode, we talk about the reasons why we started the Give for Grouse Initiative and why the why of our work is the Ruffed Grouse. We talk about goals such as habitat implementation, research facilitation, advocacy campaigns, and educational messaging. At the end of the day, our…
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Ep. 25 - Tennessee Ruffed Grouse with TWRA Biologist Michael McCord
In this week's episode, we are joined by Michael McCord, a biologist with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, to talk about Ruffed Grouse, Bobwhite quail, invasive species, and forest management in the Volunteer State. Despite being a Tennessee Vol, Michael made for great conversation about...
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Ep. 24 - Grouse Research, New Farm Bill, and Lobbying for Conservation with Jim Inglis
In this week's episode, we are joined by wildlife conservationist, biologist, researcher, and lobbyist Jim Inglis of the North American Grouse Partnership. A man of lofty titles, many talents, and an impressive resume, our conversation with Jim goes back to 30 years of doing research for Ruffed...
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Ep. 23 - Holistic Land Management with Thomas Mlsna
In this week's episode, we are joined by conservationist, habitat manager, and land and wildlife consultant, Thomas Mlsna. Thomas is the essence of a land and wildlife steward, practices what he preaches, and instills in his audience and clients an approach to land and wildlife management that...
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Ep. 22 - Bill Winke Shares the Crossover Between Deer and Ruffed Grouse Management
In this week's episode, we chat with whitetail legend Bill Winke about our passion: the Ruffed Grouse. In our conversation, we learned that Bill is just as passionate about Ruffed Grouse as we are, as he grew up hunting more grouse than whitetails in Iowa, and now manages his farm for a healthy...
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Ep. 21 - A Fierce Female Forester with Page Rice
In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Page Rice, a Service Forester in the state of Ohio. Page is a breath of fresh air in the forestry space, bringing knowledge, expertise, and a quick wit to her communication about forest management. In this episode, we discuss, Getting...
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Ep. 20 - Filming Ruffed Grouse and Grouse Response to Prescribed Fire
In this week's episode, we chat about two of our favorite things, filming ruffed grouse and prescribed fire! We share stories about filming grouse from this past Spring and what we learned about the bird and its habitat. Including how grouse responded to a recent prescribed fire. Grouse behavior…
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Ep. 19 - Who Is the REAL King of Spring, the Ruffed Grouse or the Wild Turkey?
In this week's episode, have a light-hearted but educational debate with our friend and conservationist, Brian Banbury, and answer the question, who is the real King of Spring, the Ruffed Grouse or the wild turkey? Strong points were made from both sides for each species, and to determine the...
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Ep. 18 - Canadian Ruffed Grouse and Forest Management with Ruffed Grouse Society Canada
In this week's episode, we catch up with our friends from the North, Mark Symes and Andrew Lowles, of Ruffed Grouse Society Canada, to learn about the ruffed grouse and forest management in Canada. Both coming from backgrounds in science, biology, and forestry, Mark and Andrew provide us with a...
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Ep. 17 - Biology of the Ruffed Grouse with Wildlife Biologist Dr. Karl Malcolm
In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of discussing ruffed grouse and forest management with wildlife biologist Dr. Karl Malcolm. A gifted communicator and educator, Karl gives us an incredible education and offers a perspective and insight that only a biologist, scientist, and wildlife...
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Ep. 16 - Catching Up On All Things Grouse!
In this week's episode, we catch up and discuss some of the things we've learned about ruffed grouse since we started the Give for Grouse Initiative, and we talk about some of the guests we've had and what we've learned from them. From the nuances of forest management to filming and photographing...
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Ep. 15 - How to Love a Forest with Ethan Tapper
In this week's episode, we borrow the title of guest Ethan Tapper's award-winning book and discuss How to Love a Forest. Ethan is an author, forester, ecologist, and naturalist blessed with an incredible ability to communicate the nuances of forest management, conservation, and our relationships...
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Ep. 14 - Prescribed Fire and Ruffed Grouse with Caleb Haynes and The Nature Conservancy
This week's episode is all about prescribed fire as we sit down with Caleb Haynes, a Forest Restoration Technician for The Nature Conservancy. Caleb helps manage the Warm Springs Mountain Preserve in Bath County, where prescribed fire is their primary management tool, and helps conduct controlled...
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Ep. 13 - Forestry with a Wildlife Focus with Golden Wing Warbler Forester Jesse Owen
In this week's episode, we sit down with Jesse Owen, a wildlife forester specializing in Golden-Winged Warbler projects with the NRCS. We discuss forest managment, logging, and healthy forests with a focus on wildlife from ruffed grouse and golden winged warblers to insects, turkeys, and…
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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...
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Ep. 11 - Forestry and Forest Management in Ohio with Forester John Kehn
In this week's episode, we chat with John Kehn, the Service Forestry Coordinator in Ohio, to learn more about the nuance of forest management and what influences the forest product market in Ohio. John brings a wealth of valuable information and experience to the table regarding forestry in the...
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Ep. 10 - Lessons From a Self Taught Grouse Hunter with Bo Thrasher
In this week's episode, we chat with self-taught ruffed grouse hunter and grouse manager, Bo Thrasher. You'll be hard-pressed to find someone more passionate about hunting ruffed grouse and creating ruffed grouse habitat than Bo, and that passion was palpable in this episode. Hear the story of…
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Ep. 09 - All Things Ruffed Grouse with Tim Flanigan - Habitat, Conservation, Photography, Hunting
In this week's episode, we have the great honor to interview the legendary Tim Flanigan about all things ruffed grouse. Tim is an accomplished ruffed grouse photographer, hunter, advocate, and conservationist, and he shared with us a wealth of information about ruffed grouse, including: How to...
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Ep. 08 - A Full Picture View of Ruffed Grouse Hunting in Virginia with Wesley Hodges
In this week's episode of the Give for Grouse Podcast, we talk with ruffed grouse guide and outfitter, Wesley Hodges. Wes guides hunters for ruffed grouse in Virginia and, through his adventures and experiences, offers a perspective on ruffed grouse in Virginia that few people, if any, can match....
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Ep. 07 - Ruffed Grouse and Forest Management With Forester and Grouse Hunter, Noah Smith
In this week's episode of the Give for Grouse Podcast, we chop it up with forester, grouse hunter, Southerner, and Appalachian American, Noah Smith. Noah is a certified forester and offers a wealth of knowledge about ruffed grouse, grouse management, forestry, and the forest product industry. In...
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Ep. 06 - Virginia Ruffed Grouse with Forest Game Bird Biologist Mike Dye
In this week's episode of the Give for Grouse Podcast, we catch up with Mike Dye, the Forest Game Bird Biologist in Virginia, to discuss how ruffed grouse are doing in the Commonwealth. Mike shares with us the current status of ruffed grouse in Virginia, including population trends, their…
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Ep. 05 - Ruffed Grouse in Ohio with Forest Game Bird Biologist Mark Wiley
In this week's episode of the Give for Grouse Podcast, we sit down with Mark Wiley, the Forest Game Bird Biologist in the state of Ohio. We discuss the current status of ruffed grouse in Ohio, as well as what the future holds for the species. Mark also shares his thoughts on what it will take to...
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Ep. 04 - Private Land Management and Ruffed Grouse
In this week's episode, we discuss what it takes to manage private property for ruffed grouse in Appalachia. We use Cody's property in Virginia, Rockin' Chair Ridge, as an example to illustrate the challenges, management practices, and successes he and his family have experienced in their land...
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Ep. 03 - Ruffed Grouse Management 101
In this week's episode of the Give for Grouse Podcast, we discuss ruffed grouse management 101. Ruffed Grouse are a specialist species that thrive in early succesional habitats and young forests, and we dicuss how to create those environments through logging and other habitat management…
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Ep. 02 - Putting Up a Billboard To Support Logging and Ruffed Grouse
In this week's episode, we share our first project as part of the Give for Grouse Initiative, a fundraising effort to erect a billboard that proudly supports logging, advocates for forest health, and champions the ruffed grouse. Our goal at the Give for Grouse Initiative is to give a voice to the...
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Ep. 01 - Introduction to the Give for Grouse Podcast
In this week's show, we introduce to you the Give for Grouse Initiative! We discuss what the Give for Grouse Initiative is all about, what we're hoping to accomplish, and how we want to give ruffed grouse a voice and advocate for healthy forests and forest management.
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Dedicated to giving the Ruffed Grouse a voice by promoting sound forest management, advocating for healthy forests, and championing all things wildlife conservation!
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