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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):
Barn parties and popping for bass
Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society update
Upland anthologies
Books for various upland species
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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Obituary: https://www.grcremation.com/obituaries/glen-blackwood
Episode Highlights (from the original recording):
Barn parties and popping for bass
Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society update
Upland anthologies
Books for various upland species
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.
Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot
Follow us | @birdshot.podcast
Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt
The Birdshot Podcast is presented by onX Hunt.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices