Grouse Initiative with Cody Altizer and Erich Long

About this episode

The episode discusses the decline of grouse populations and conservation efforts with guests Cody Altizer and Erich Long.

I can remember when a day hunting in the woods almost guaranteed you’d flush a few grouse. Today, things look very different. Grouse numbers have declined across much of their range, and in many places the opportunity to hunt them has disappeared altogether. In this episode, we’re joined by Cody Altizer and Erich Long from the “Give for Grouse Initiative”. They’re working to raise awareness and support for habitat restoration and conservation efforts aimed at bringing grouse populations back where they belong. We talk about what’s happened to the grouse population in Ohio and across other states—and why the decline isn’t caused by just one issue. Cody and Erich also share what landowners can do to improve habitat on their property, and how everyday sportsmen and women can make a difference. If you care about wildlife, forests, and the future of upland hunting, this podcast is for you.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris DePaola, Don Clowes

Guests: Cody Altizer, Erich Long

Topics covered

• grouse population
• habitat restoration
• conservation efforts
• upland hunting
• wildlife

Keywords

• grouse
• hunting
• conservation
• habitat
• wildlife
• Ohio
• sportsmen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Give for Grouse Initiative

Places: Ohio

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