RGS Schedules Northeast Upland Bird Hunt in Maine
OutdoorHub 09.27.11
Coraopolis, PA — Weatherby’s Resort, one of the oldest and most distinguished sporting lodges in the country will once again host the Ruffed Grouse Society’s (RGS) Northeast Upland Bird Hunt on October 26-29, 2011.
Located at 112 Milford Road, Grand Lake Stream, Maine, Weatherby’s ( www.weatherbys.com ) sits on the edge of more than 1 million acres of forestland with hundreds of miles of gravel roads allowing access to some of the best grouse coverts in the east.
The three-night, two-day event begins on Wednesday, Oct. 26 with a cocktail/hors d’ oeuvres reception party and dinner, ending with Saturday breakfast. In between, there are guided and non-guided grouse and woodcock hunts over dogs on Thursday and Friday, and a traditional RGS Lobster or Steak Dinner, featuring live and silent auctions, games, drawings and door prizes; highlighted with the finest selection of quality firearms, artwork and collectable’s.
Several all-inclusive guided packages, which include meals, lodging and gifts, are available ranging from $1,600 for individuals and/or $2,950 for two guns. For those who prefer hunting with their own dog(s), non-guided packages are $1,000-$2,000 respectively. A three-night/meals non-hunting guest package is also available for $750. Either way, a 50-percent deposit is required by October 8. Space is limited.
For more information and/or reservations contact Alison Kelley at 412-262-4044, or by e-mail at alisonk@ruffedgrousesociety.org .
Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is the one international wildlife conservation organization dedicated to promoting conditions suitable for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and related wildlife to sustain our sport hunting tradition and outdoor heritage.
Information on RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org.
