Ruffed Grouse Society - Rum River Chapter

09/15/2026

Youth Grouse Hunt

Saturday, September 26, 2026

7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Minnesota DNR Mille Lacs WMA Headquarters

29172 100th Ave. | Onamia, MN 56359

Hosted by Little Wilderness and the Rum River Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society
SPACES ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 16 SPOTS!

This hands-on hunting experience provides youth with the opportunity to learn about upland bird hunting, conservation, responsible fi***rm handling, and the traditions that make Minnesota's outdoor heritage so special.

Taking place at the Minnesota DNR Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Area Headquarters in Onamia, this event is open to young hunters who are eager to gain experience pursuing one of Minnesota's most iconic game birds, the ruffed grouse!

Register here:
https://www.littlewilderness.co/registration/youth-grouse-hunt

Flyer:
https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/RRYouthHuntFlyerNOQR26.pdf?utm_source=RGS+Master+List&utm_campaign=592eed6b0d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_11_06_44_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-157bb1308b-357613961&mc_cid=592eed6b0d&mc_eid=2be68f7246

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
(612) 282-2349 (James Govednik) or
(763) 439-2393 (Angie Londgren)

09/09/2026

We need a few more kids for our youth grouse hunt!

Click the link below for more details and to register.

https://www.littlewilderness.co/new-events-2/youth-grouse-hunt?fbclid=Iwb21leAUOZOZjbGNrBQ5k23Bkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe2rn4XLeqTRBW6k1ZXm5uzD8InFCo3et-szAjysZBJbSj-ozbVo_yqogw26U_aem_ipjgFsqwldsDXWih6XkljA

WHEN: September 26, 2026 from 7AM - 2:30PM WHERE: Minnesota DNR Mille Lacs WMA Headquarters 29172 100th Ave Onamia, MN 56359 WHO: Youth 17 and under COST: $20 per child (Scholarship's available)

07/27/2026

WHEN: September 26, 2026 WHERE: Minnesota DNR Mille Lacs WMA Headquarters 29172 100th Ave Onamia, MN 56359 WHO: Youth 17 and under COST: $20 per child (Scholarship's available) Join us and the Rum River Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society for an unforgettable day in the field designed specifica

05/17/2026

Thanks to all that came out and supported us yesterday at our sporting clays fun shoot at Pheasant Ridge. It was a fantastic day!

05/12/2026

Hey, is there an RGS clays shoot this Saturday? YES! See ya at Pheasant Ridge!

https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/events/rum-river-chapter-dick-huempfner-memorial-sporting-clays-fun-shoot-2026/

04/27/2026

https://rgs-aws.myeventscenter.com/event/Rum-River-Chapter-5th-Annual-Dick-Heumpfner-124438

03/07/2026

Today is the day! There are a few tickets left. Join us tonight for our 30th Anniversary Conservation Banquet at the Braham Event Center! Doors open at 5 pm. See you there!

02/28/2026

One week away!

https://rgs-aws.myeventscenter.com/event/Rum-River-30th-Annual-Sportsmens-Banquet-120332

02/25/2026

Our 30th Anniversary Conservation Banquet is coming up on March 7th at the Braham Event Center!

Bigger and better than ever! See ya there!

https://rgs-aws.myeventscenter.com/event/Rum-River-30th-Annual-Sportsmens-Banquet-120332

01/13/2026

We are giving out free scholarships to Upland Bird Camp this summer in Hackensack, MN!

Dates: July 26-July 31 2026 (overnight)
Ages: 12-16
Prerequisite: MN Fi****ms Safety Certification (call or email if camper has out-of-state FAS)
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Drop-off/Registration: 1:00 pm on Sunday
Pick-up/Graduation: 12:00 pm on Friday

Upland Bird camp offers campers the opportunity to learn the basics of hunting upland game birds and improve their wing shooting skills. Classes cover:
Upland bird biology from trained biologists,
Daily wing shooting instruction on our 10 station sporting clay pigeon course,
Dog training techniques.
Ethical hunting techniques
Campers participate in an activity to learn how to respectfully gain permission on private lands.

https://www.deep-portage.org/upland-bird-camp

Please use this form to apply for a scholarship:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OxlO-kIOujqN957jcQBxv40l-DEg0YqR/view?usp=sharing

Call Jay Johnson at: 763-498-4830 with any questions.