North America’s most widely distributed game bird is under threat

For the first time since 1937, no open permits to hunt ruffed grouse in Ohio have been issued due to falling numbers Every November, hundreds of hunters descend on four designated wilderness areas in southern Ohio in pursuit of the elusive ruffed grouse. But not this year.…

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