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The Reward

  Mark Fouts, the director of Member Relations & Outreach for the Ruffed Grouse Society, shares his passion for the RGS new hunter mentor...

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Meemo’s Farm

I had heard about Meemo’s: “a hunting lodge and game preserve like no other.” Really? I now have visited three times and discovered why.

Wild Quail Hunting in Texas

By some estimates, quail numbers in Texas have recently rebounded from all-time lows to once-in-a-lifetime abundance. Because of the thrill and the rich cultural...

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As a wildlife biologist for the state of West Virginia, Walter Lesser influenced important conservation projects for the Ruffed Grouse and many other species over his long career.

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A Range of Products

Here are a few pieces of gear that may give you that chip when you most need it.

Blue Collar

Ducks Unlimited’s latest video visits Mike Hruby, a DU volunteer, donor and decoy carver from Texas.

Sage Grouse

Operation Sage Grouse

The National Wildlife Federation is working with Youth Job Corps in Montana to protect greater sage grouse populations. By marking miles of fence, NWF is helping to improve existing ranching infrastructure, making fence safer for sage grouse and other species that inhabit the sage-steppe grasslands of Montana. Watch the video.

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Sub-Gauge Loads for Upland Birds

Hunters have the greatest choice among 20-gauge loads, from traditional lead to nontoxics that include Kent’s bismuth offerings. Fans of the 28 gauge have more choice than ever, including loads from RST and Fiocchi.

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Snake Safe

Regrettably, well-known guide and trainer Web Parton is retiring. So this piece is not a recommendation of a trainer but an indication of what to look for in a snake-avoidance clinic: above all a trainer with a feel for dogs as individuals and a willingness to invest time in their education.