Post by: bigtex on April 18, 2012, 09:10:46 AM
More info:
WHEN: Sat. April 21st.
WHERE: Snoqualimie Point
-Take exit 27 off of I-90 going East a short distance from Issaquah.
-Take a right at the bottom of the exit ramp, follow the paved road till you come to the County park, turn right into the main parking lot, go to the top of the hill past the rest rooms.
-We will assemble there, then proceed through the locked gate to the work site. If you come late, the chain gate will be up, but not locked, follow the gravel road till you see the trucks parked by our members. Walk down the two track grass road to the left about 500 yards. Listen and follow the sound of chainsaws.
TIME: 9:00 am to just after lunch. We usually leave by 3:00
TREATS: The chapter will furnished a cooked on the spot hamburger lunch
FIREWOOD: If you want to bring home some firewood, you will need a Forest Service permit, they can be purchased beforehand at the Forest Service headquarters in North Bend or contact Sonny Paz 425-888-8757. You need to get in touch with Sonny before, he can bring your permit to the work party but he must have payment first. Cost is $20.00
This is a great way to meet the other members, there is something about sharing work that builds a friendship fast and opens doors. Kevin was there this week to survey the road and work needed to get to the work site, and heard a grouse drumming. Grouse have also been seen by members visiting the site during the year, and there is considerable sign of Elk using the area as well. Our work is having results so close to the city. Please RSVP so we can plan the meals and drinks.
Bob
Post by: Stilly bay on April 18, 2012, 02:31:29 PM
what exactly are you planning on doing to improve the habitat on this parcel of land? I would imagine your making it more inviting to grouse and grooming it accordingly?. if so it sounds like a great project and a heck of a way for someone to learn about the tell tale signs of grouse habitat from true experts in the field.
Post by: Special T on April 18, 2012, 03:46:05 PM
Post by: bigtex on April 18, 2012, 08:32:50 PM
are there many active members or chapters of the RGS in Washington?
what exactly are you planning on doing to improve the habitat on this parcel of land? I would imagine your making it more inviting to grouse and grooming it accordingly?. if so it sounds like a great project and a heck of a way for someone to learn about the tell tale signs of grouse habitat from true experts in the field.
There is simply just the one state chapter for RGS in WA. It's not a very large group of members. However it is a statewide chapter and they do projects on both sides of the mountains. This "snoqualmie point" project has been one that has been an annual project for a couple years. The group also typically does a "family day" at the Renton Fish and Game Club, as well as an banquet in Bellevue.
This project is not limited to RGS members, anyone can join in and help out. Stilly, you are correct it is essentially making the habitat more inviting to grouse, it's a lot of thinning and pruning of the trees in the area. Sonny Paz is the USFS Wildlife Biologist for the Snoqualmie Ranger District so he has a lot of insight in the area for all wildlife, not just grouse.
Post by: singleshot12 on April 18, 2012, 08:45:51 PM
Post by: bigtex on April 18, 2012, 08:48:59 PM
I would like to join and support it. Grouse are number one in my book.
http://www.ruffedgrousesociety.org/membership-levels
Post by: singleshot12 on April 18, 2012, 09:05:51 PM
Post by: Roper on August 03, 2012, 07:35:55 PM