#320 | Fire in the Forest with Jared Elm of the Ruffed Grouse Society

Birdshot Podcast

Nick Larson

Sports, Wilderness, Hobbies, Nature, Science, Leisure

4.6 • 936 Ratings

🗓️ 6 June 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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On this episode of the Birdshot Podcast with chat Jared Elm of the Ruffed Grouse Society. Jared discusses his new role as state coordinator with the NRCS offices and shares insights into the expanding conservation delivery staff. The conversation dives deep into the impact of recent wildfires in Northern Minnesota, particularly in grouse habitats, and their containment efforts. Jared speaks about the history of fire in the Upper Great Lakes, from the native tribes' use of fire to modern prescribed burns, and how these practices benefit wildlife like grouse and woodcock. The episode also covers recent successes in conservation efforts, private landowner initiatives, and what it's like to hunt with bird dogs. Jared's expertise offers a nuanced understanding of fire's role in forest management and habitat creation. 02:22 Guest's Role and Organizational Growth 04:23 Wildfires in Northern Minnesota 08:08 Impact of Budworm on Forests 13:16 Forest Regeneration Post-Fire 19:25 Historical Use of Fire in Forest Management 31:17 Understanding Patchiness in Aspen Harvests 32:00 Fire's Role in Forest Diversity 32:36 Thinking Like a Fire in Timber Harvesting 34:39 Benefits of Fire for Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock 37:11 Forest Management and Habitat Creation 40:41 Private Landowner Opportunities 42:50 Bird Dogs and Hunting Adventures 43:29 Spring Conditions and Logging 48:59 Hunting Trips and Dog Training 55:21 Ruffed Grouse Society Initiatives READ | Prescribed Burning in Forest Management in the Upper Great Lakes by Jared Elm FOLLOW | @ruffedgrousesociety SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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