Ruffed Grouse Society NEPA Chapter

03/18/2026

RGS & AWS

Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter

and PGC Northeast Region

VOLUNTEER DAY

Saturday, March 28 - 8:30 a.m.
SGL 36

Parking Lot Area/Long Valley Rd (41.6674564, -76.5953433)

**Note** Access to this location is ONLY from Mountain Rd. There is no vehicle access north on Long Valley Rd from Schrader Creek Rd.

The Northeastern PA Chapter is partnering with multiple conservation groups to host a habitat workday in Bradford County. This project will focus on expanding shrubland habitat for Eastern cottontail rabbits, ruffed grouse and American woodcock.

Please be sure to bring protective equipment like chaps, helmets, gloves, eye and ear protection.

All volunteers should RSVP prior to the event by contacting:

Sgt. Phil Kasper at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD

Lunch will be provided for attendees.

02/12/2026

Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock habitat Days.

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Together, we can make a real impact—one acre at a time!

The Northeast Region is partnering with multiple conservation groups to host habitat workdays in Bradford County. These projects will focus on expanding shrubland habitat for Eastern cottontail rabbits and creating young forest habitat for ruffed grouse and American woodcock.

Volunteers should expect to be outdoors for most of the day, so dress for the weather and work conditions. Work included will be tree felling and limbing, bucking downed trees, brush pile construction, and apple tree pruning.

All volunteers should RSVP prior to the event by contacting Sgt. Phil Kasper at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD. Lunch will be provided for attendees.

Please be sure to bring protective equipment like chaps, helmets, gloves, eye and ear protection.

🌿 Saturday, March 14 [8:30 a.m.] – State Game Lands 123 - SGL Parking Lot Area/ Game Lands Rd (Meet at: 41.912740, -76.788726)
🌿 Saturday, March 28 [8:30 a.m.] – State Game Lands 36 – SGL Parking Lot Area/ Long Valley Rd (Meet at: 41.6674564, -76.5953433)
**Note** Access to this location is ONLY from Mountain Road. There is no vehicle access north on Long Valley Rd from Schrader Creek Road.

THANKS for your help with improving habitat in the Northeast Region!

09/11/2025

Over the years I have come across bronze and black phased Ruffs. Here is a black phased bird spotted today.

08/30/2025

No excuses!