Ruffed Grouse Society to host 42nd Annual Conservation Banquet

Ruffed Grouse Society.png — The North Central Minnesota Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will hold its annual banquet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, at the SouthShore Hotel.

By Pioneer Staff Report

April 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The North Central Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will host its annual Conservation Banquet on Thursday, April 17, at the SouthShore Hotel, 1019 Paul Bunyan Drive S.

Raffles and a social hour will be held at 5 p.m. followed by a dinner at 7.

Banquet tickets start at $40 for a single attendee.

Guests will have a chance to connect with fellow conservation enthusiasts and possibly win a variety of hunting, fishing and outdoor-themed items and prizes, a release said.

All raffle tickets need to be paid by check or cash. Memberships, dinners and auction sales can be paid with a credit card, cash or check, the release said.

Proceeds will go toward the conservation of forest wildlife and support of the local chapter.

To donate to the chapter, contact Karl Leisenheimer at (218) 556-3930 or BemidjiRGS@gmail.com.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit

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