Wildlife habitat is disappearing across Appalachia—and most hunters don’t realize why. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Long and Cody Altizer to break down the real reason behind the decline, why “healthy forests” might actually be part of the problem, and what it’s going to take to bring grouse back. We also dive into their new nonprofit, the Give for Grouse Initiative, and how they plan to make real impact through habitat work, education, and boots-on-the-ground conservation. If you care about wildlife, habitat, and the future of hunting, this is a conversation you need to hear. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 - Why Grouse Are Disappearing

20:00 - Give for Grouse Mission

33:34 - How Whitetails Took Over (Restocking History)

36:31 - Michigan’s 1-Buck Rule… Good or Bad?

42:40 - Missouri Might Limit Non-Residents

58:43 - Inside Deer Management Consulting

1:10:04 - Filming Hunts

1:34:02 - How Give for Grouse Started

1:45:10 - Why Cutting Timber Creates Habitat

2:14:14 - Are Conservation Groups Missing the Mark?

2:57:03 - The Plan to Fix Grouse in Appalachia

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