Members of the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) need volunteers for planting and fencing for wildlife on Saturday, April 11, at 9:00 a.m., in McKean County on State Game Lands (SGL) 62. Work should be completed by 1:00 p.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at SGL 62 parking lot on SR 59 in Cyclone, PA.

The meeting point can be found approximately three miles east of the Bradford Airport towards Ormsby. Volunteers are asked to register with Garrett Baker at bakgar42@yahoo.com so enough tools can be available for all volunteers.

All volunteers should wear boots and gloves, and bring safety glasses if you have them. Dress for the weather. This project will take place rain or shine.Volunteers will be planting American persimmon, Holly winterberry, American plum, Chinkapin oak, Sargent crabapple, Black chokeberry, hybrid American chestnut, and American elderberry.

This project is part of the RGS’s ongoing efforts to improve habitat for ruffed grouse, woodcock, and other wildlife species. This habitat work will include creating early successional forest critical for young forest wildlife, specifically tree planting and crib fencing. Volunteers do not need to bring anything, and no special skills are necessary to help on this project.

The Ruffed Grouse Society is a national conservation organization dedicated to preserving our sporting traditions by creating healthy forests for ruffed grouse, American woodcock, and other wildlife. Through habitat projects, advocacy, and education, RGS works to ensure the future of upland bird populations and hunting heritage.