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Show Notes
From the Ruffed Grouse Society:“With heavy hearts, we share the news that Glen Robert Blackwood, a beloved friend, colleague and devoted conservationist, passed away on Dec. 29, 2025, at age 62. Glen’s passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him and in the broader conservation community he served so passionately.” (continue reading at ruffedgrousesociety.org)
Obituary: https://www.grcremation.com/obituaries/glen-blackwood
Episode Highlights (from the original recording):
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Barn parties and popping for bass
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Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society update
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Upland anthologies
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Books for various upland species
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Glen’s recommendations for some good reads
Listen back to this conversation with Glen Blackwood of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society.
Timestamps:
[00:00] – Introduction to the episode.
[01:27] – Tribute to Glenn Blackwood.
[06:26] – Glen’s conservation work with RGS and AWS.
[07:24] – Glen’s background and journey into upland hunting.
[11:35] – Early bird hunting memories with family.
[17:06] – A teenage fishing story with a lesson from his father.
[25:08] – Conservation projects and habitat work in Michigan.
[28:15] – Favorite books and key sporting literature titles.
[41:20] – Reflections on rereading and gaining perspective.
[49:49] – Dogless grouse hunting and lesser-known authors.
[56:09] – Glen’s top bird hunting book picks by species.
[59:02] – Signs of a strong bird season and closing thoughts.
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