Piedmont Virginia Chapter of the American Woodcock Society

04/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who made our 2nd annual conservation dinner a success.

03/16/2026

They are on the move!

Woodcock migration is underway and these remarkable birds are making their journey north. Each sighting helps researchers better understand movement patterns and habitat needs across the landscape.

If you spot a woodcock, add your observation to the map and be part of the effort to track their migration. Explore the data, adjust the timeline and see how birds move throughout the season.

Report your sighting and learn more: ruffedgrousesociety.org/migration-map

Woodcock photo by Tim Flanigan

09/27/2025

Mark your calendars. March 28, 2026 is our 2nd chapter dinner. We'll be at the same venue, Inskeep Hall, Mitchells, VA. More details to follow....

07/19/2025

Great interview with Ben Jones, President of the Ruffed Grouse Society/American Woodcock Society. For those who wonder what we do and our priorities - preserving and improving habitat and helping to save two species...and benefiting wildlife generally.

Podcast Episode · The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast · 07/16/2025 · 1h 34m

07/19/2025

This is a very informative podcast about RGS/AWS's role in conservation...and the state of Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock populations today (not good). Conserving land is the first priority, then work on improving the quality of habitat for our upland birds. Not that improving quality of habitat has to wait! If you aren't a member, please consider joining.

🎙️ What does community stewardship look like in action?

Dr. Ben Jones, President and CEO of Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society, joins Reid Bryant on the Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast for a deep dive into the boots-on-the-ground conservation work RGS & AWS is leading.

Hear how collaboration, listening and land stewardship come together for the good of grouse, woodcock and the forests they call home.

Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/community-stewardship-with-ben-jones-of-the/id349344193?i=1000717527163

04/04/2025

Register for our Inaugural Conservation Dinner - Piedmont VA Chapter of AWS. We look forward to seeing you on April 12th - coming up soon! Please use the QR code or contact Kristopher Boushie if you are interested in attending and either Kristopher or Bob Shaw if you are interested in donating or helping us host the event.

02/01/2025

Save the date, April 12, 2025, for AWS Piedmont Virginia Chapter's inaugural dinner fundraiser. Silent and live auctions. Location is Inskeep Hall http://www.inskeephall.com. Eat, drink, be merry, and help raise money for conservation!

An Affordable Premier Event Venue in Historic Mitchells, Virginia. Perfect for weddings, parties, meetings, reunions, and more convientent to Culpeper and Orange, Virginia.

11/03/2024

Shout out to Brewing Co. LLC for hosting the Piedmont Virginia Chapter of the American Woodcock Society's first chapter meeting. Thanks to everyone who turned out to support our chapter launch efforts, including the James River Chapter members who drove up to support us.