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Mid-Atlantic Regional Page

Mid-Atlantic:
RGS & AWS Highlights

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.

Regional Impact:

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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

Lisa Rossi

Lisa Rossi

 Director of Fundraising Events and Chapter Relations
lisar@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (412) 303-7839

Lisa Rossi

Lisa Rossi

Engagement Coordinator
lisar@ruffedgrousesociety.org
C: (412) 303-7839

Regional Summaries

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Mid-Atlantic Business Plan: Executive Summary

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Regional News

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

Ruffed Grouse Society January 31, 2023
Ruffed grouse by Timothy Flanigan

Conservation organizations partner with Domtar to improve forest wildlife habitat

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Ben Larson hired as Forest Conservation Director for RGS & AWS Mid-Atlantic Region

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Mid-Atlantic Media

Conservation organizations partner with Domtar to improve forest wildlife habitat

January 10, 2022 No Comments
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
Announcements

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

January 31, 2023 No Comments

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MD

POTOMAC VALLEY

James Harris

Hagerstown, MD

Jimmyjames387@gmail.com

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 – Chairman

Jackson, NJ

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NY

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Brian Eastman – President

Newfield, NY

Leastman60@aol.com

NY

NORTH COUNTRY

Corey J Bowen

Moira, NY

cbowen11902@yahoo.com

NY

MID-HUDSON VALLEY

Eric Paul Affuso

Marlboro, 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

Thomas E. Noble

DuBois, PA

bonasa13@yahoo.com

PA

CENTRAL PENN

Herbert E. Deuchar

Halifax, PA

PA

COVERED BRIDGE

Kenneth H. Popko

Washington, PA

popkokh@comcast.net

PA

FRENCH CREEK VALLEY

Scott Ladner

Erie/Meadville, PA

grousedog@windstream.net

PA

GREATER PITTSBURGH AREA

Lisa Rossi – RGS/AWS Regional Director

Pittsburgh, PA

LisaR@ruffedgrousesociety.org

PA

LEHIGH VALLEY

Walter J. Scanlon

Kempton, 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

Dallas, PA

Georgenichols3@gmail.com

PA

RED BRUSH

Dave Hansroth

Tionesta, PA

daveh@ruffedgrousesociety.org

PA

SOUTH MOUNTAIN

Jan H. Christen

Lititz, PA

janchristen@utilitykeystone.com

PA

SUSQUEHANNA RIVER VALLEY

Seth Heasley

Williamsport, PA

sethh@ruffedgrousesociety.org

PA

CHARLES E. BECHTEL

John C. Cave

Robesonia, PA

cavescorner@comcast.net

PA

DELAWARE VALLEY

James D`Antonio

West Chester, PA

jda2151@verizon.net

PA

THUNDERBIRD

Roy D. Leister, Jr.

Altoona, PA

helselhdwe@atlanticbbn.net

PA

WESTERN ALLEGHENY

Roy McMahan

Greensburg, PA

shotguns@higradeshooters.com

WV

EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA

James Lemons

Elkins, WV

jlemons@frontiernet.net

WV

NORTHCENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA

David Truban

Clarksburg, WV

dTruban@comcast.net

WV

TRISTATE DRUMMING FEATHER

Russell Dale Perry

Huntington, WV

Beagler1@hotmail.com

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