ST. MARYS — The Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) recently announced upcoming bird dog events that are scheduled throughout the rest of 2024.
“These events are either sponsored by our chapter or supported by our chapter members so we want to make certain all bird dog lovers out there know about these upcoming events,” said Jed Hamberger, President of the Chapter.
Any hunters or dog handlers interested in what the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the RGS has to offer in NC Pa should contact Jed Hamberger at jedhamberger@gmail.com.
2024 Bird Dog or Ruffed Grouse Society Events in North Central Pennsylvania
April — May – Habitat volunteer days (planting and fence repair) in northern Elk County and McKean County; — contact John Dzemyan, jdzemyan@verizon.net., and Christopher Beaver, cbeaver2@verizon.net to volunteer. You will be contacted on the exact date if you volunteer.
Saturday, April 20 – Future Hunters and Handlers’ Day at Lion Country Supply in Port Matilda, Pa.; contact Tommy Launer, tslauner@gmail.com, or Tom McPherson, t.w.mcpherson43@gmail.com for info. Register with Emily Sliski at emilys@ruffedgrousesociety.org. Registration required.
Thursday, April 25 – Habitat volunteer day at Bald Eagle SF; sponsored by Ridge Country Chapter; contact matthew.null@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 4 – Chukar Challenge at the God’s Country Upland Preserve; contact Bethany Ford, bjmf989@gmail.com for info.
Saturday, May 18 – One-on-one Bird Dog Training at the Rolfe Beagle Club; contact Tommy Launer, tslauner@gmail.com, or Tom McPherson, t.w.mcpherson43@gmail.com. Register for $50 at Rolfe Beagle Club, 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, Pa 15845. Registration required.
July 20-21 – first weekend Women’s Introduction to Wingshooting; contact Bethany Ford, bjmf989@gmail.com.
August 10-11 – RGS/AWS Booth at the Mt Jewett Swedish Festival; contact wlhab9@gmail.com.
August 24-25 – second weekend Women’s Introduction to Wingshooting; contact Bethany Ford, bjmf989@gmail.com.
Sunday, September 8 – Women’s Hunt for graduates of the Women’s Introduction to Wingshooting.
September 14, 15, 21, or 22 (TBD) – Phil Fitch Memorial Chukar Challenge — contact Tommy Launer, tslauner@gmail.com, or Tom McPherson, t.w.mcpherson43@gmail.com.
November 7-9 – Upland Bird Hunt in the PA Wilds; contact Mary Hosmer, wlhab9@gmail.com.
