Give for Grouse Podcast
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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Ep. 29 - A Biologist's Perspective Deer Over Population with Clint McCoy (opens the original)
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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 habitat and forest health. We discuss: Why whitetail deer are a density-dependent species. For Ruffed Grouse, we should manage for quantity. For whitetails, we should manage for quality. Biologically and
Ep. 28 - High Deer Densities and Their Impact on Ruffed Grouse and Ruffed Grouse Habitat (opens the original)
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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 habitats Ruffed Grouse call home. How high deer densities impact Ruffed Grouse populations. The impact of deer overpopulation on native habitat and forest health. Why having a lot of deer on your property i
Ep. 27 - Tree Hugger to Conservationist with Riley Wimer (opens the original)
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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 from Tree Hugger to conservationist. Riley's journey into ruffed grouse and upland bird hunting. The famous "Bird Bus" Stories from traveling the country hunting all species of grouse and quail. Riley's ne
Ep. 26 - Ruffed Grouse - The Why of Our Work (opens the original)
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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 goal has always been to pave a better road forward for Ruffed Grouse. We also talk about our newest short film as well as some of our upcoming plans and projects. Follow Us On Instagram Like Us on Facebook
Ep. 25 - Tennessee Ruffed Grouse with TWRA Biologist Michael McCord (opens the original)
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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 managing habitat for quail and grouse, as well as a little hunting chat! A realistic discussion about invasive species when managing for Ruffed Grouse. What's the best herbicide for Sericea Lespedeza? Wh
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