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Mid-Atlantic:
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Steeped in history and rich with grouse hunting culture, the Mid-Atlantic has long been associated with ruffed grouse habitat.

Landowners and hunters in this area may fondly recall hunting ruffed grouse in the area many years ago, but have noticed their growing absence and watched prime grouse habitat disappear. This has spurred a real sense of urgency for Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) and its members in this region.

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Regional Summaries

Southern Appalachian Conservation Business Plan Executive Summary

Southern Appalachian Conservation Business Plan Executive Summary

Regional Staff:

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Ben Larson

Forest Conservation Director
benl@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (412) 445-0302

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Ben Larson

Forest Conservation Director
benl@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (412) 445-0302

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Tripp Way

Director of Regional Development
trippw@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (412) 297-6231

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Tripp Way

Forest Conservation Director
trippw@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (412) 297-6231

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Emily Sliski

 Regional Engagement Coordinator
emilys@ruffedgrousesociety.org

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Emily Sliski

Regional Engagement Coordinator
emilys@ruffedgrousesociety.org

Regional Summaries

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Mid-Atlantic Business Plan: Executive Summary

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Regional News

Action Alert: Pennsylvania

Ruffed Grouse Society March 6, 2023

Action Alert: West Virginia

Ruffed Grouse Society March 6, 2023

Landscape-Scale Grouse Habitat Restoration Along Pennsylvania’s Kittatinny Ridge

Ruffed Grouse Society February 6, 2023
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Upcoming Events:

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  • Allegheny Northwoods Chapter 2023 April Fun Shoot

    Franklin,Pennsylvania
    April 08, 2023 09:00am
  • Charles E. Bechtel, Lehigh Valley & South Mountain Chapters Field Day

    April 15, 2023 09:00am
  • Upland Bird Hunt Chapter Wild Game Pot Luck

    Johnsonburg,Pennsylvania
    April 22, 2023 05:00pm
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This Region in the Media

Mid-Atlantic Media

The Future of Conservation: Interagency Partners Work in Tandem to Protect Multiple Species

November 10, 2021 No Comments
Chapter Updates

Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society’s Lisa Rossi Promoted to Director of Chapter Relations and Fundraising Events

November 28, 2022 No Comments
Media

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces the Ruffed Grouse Society as 2023 Grant Recipient

January 31, 2023 No Comments
Announcements

Shell Appalachia awards Susquehanna River Valley chapter $25,000 grant for Pennsylvania habitat project

November 15, 2019 No Comments

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MD

POTOMAC VALLEY

Lisa Rossi

Frederick, MD

LisaR@ruffedgrousesociety.org

MD

Potomac

David C. Reichenbaugh

Keedysville, MD

davidreichenbaugh@yahoo.com

MD

BACKBONE MOUNTAIN

Rich Skeweris

Oakland, MD

rskeweris@gmail.com

NJ

JERSEY SHORE – American Woodcock Society

Mark Dreyfus

Lakehurst, NJ

mark.dreyfus@gmail.com

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NY

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Brian Eastman

Syracuse, NY

Leastman60@aol.com

NY

NORTH COUNTRY

Corey J Bowen

Malone, NY

cbowen11902@yahoo.com

NY

MID-HUDSON VALLEY

Eric Affuso

Kingston, NY

affusosoil@verizon.net

NY

TRIPLE FLUSH

Randy Hilligus

Elmira, NY

randlhilligus@yahoo.com

PA

ALLEGHENY

Mary Hosmer

Kane, PA

wlhab@windstream.net

PA

ALLEGHENY NORTHWOODS

Dave Galbreath

Franklin, PA

dgalbreath@zoominternet.com

PA

BONASA

Lisa Rossi

DuBois, PA

LisaR@ruffedgrousesociety.org

PA

CENTRAL PENN

Thomas Sniscak

Carlisle, PA

TJSniscak@hmslegal.com

PA

COVERED BRIDGE

Kenneth H. Popko

Washington, PA

popkokh@comcast.net

PA

FRENCH CREEK VALLEY

Lisa Rossi

Erie/Meadville, PA

LisaR@ruffedgrousesociety.org

PA

GREATER PITTSBURGH AREA

Lisa Rossi

Pittsburgh, PA

LisaR@ruffedgrousesociety.org

PA

LEHIGH VALLEY

Walter J. Scanlon

Allentown, PA

wgator675@aol.com

PA

NESHANNOCK CREEK

Lisa Rossi – RGS/AWS Regional Director

New Wilmington, PA

LisaR@ruffedgrousesociety.org

PA

NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA

George W. Nichols

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Georgenichols3@gmail.com

PA

RED BRUSH

Lisa Rossi

State College, PA

LisaR@ruffedgrousesociety.org

PA

SOUTH MOUNTAIN

Jan H. Christen

Lancaster, PA

janchristen@utilitykeystone.com

PA

SUSQUEHANNA RIVER VALLEY

Jeff Fetzer

Williamsport, PA

jfetz.jf@gmail.com

PA

CHARLES E. BECHTEL

John C. Cave

Reading, PA

cavescorner@comcast.net

PA

DELAWARE VALLEY

Tripp Way

Media, PA

Trippw@ruffedgrousesociety.org

PA

THUNDERBIRD

Roy D. Leister, Jr.

Altoona, PA

helselhdwe@atlanticbbn.net

PA

WESTERN ALLEGHENY

Lisa Frederick

Greensburg, PA

lisa@unityprinting.com

PA

RIDGE COUNTY

Johnathan Sliski

Walker Township, PA

j.sliski@gmail.com

WV

EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA

James Lemons

Elkins, WV

jlemons@frontiernet.net

WV

NORTHCENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA

Joshua Walters

Clarksburg, WV

Jqwalt@gmail.com

WV

TRISTATE DRUMMING FEATHER

Russell Dale Perry

Huntington, WV

Beagler1@hotmail.com

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