Mid-Atlantic:
RGS & AWS Highlights
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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.
Regional Impact:
Regional Summaries

Southern Appalachian Conservation Business Plan Executive Summary

Southern Appalachian Conservation Business Plan Executive Summary
Regional Staff:

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

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

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

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

Emily Sliski
Regional Engagement Coordinator
emilys@ruffedgrousesociety.org

Emily Sliski
Regional Engagement Coordinator
emilys@ruffedgrousesociety.org
Regional Summaries
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Upcoming Events:
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AWS Jersey Shore Chapter Fall Fun Shoot
Port Republic,New JerseyOctober 29, 2023 09:00am15th Annual Upland Bird Hunt in the Pennsylvania Wilds
Kersey,PennsylvaniaNovember 02, 2023 06:00pmUpland Bird Hunt Grand Banquet
Kersey,PennsylvaniaNovember 04, 2023 05:00pm
This Region in the Media
The Future of Conservation: Interagency Partners Work in Tandem to Protect Multiple Species
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces the Ruffed Grouse Society as 2023 Grant Recipient
Shell Appalachia awards Susquehanna River Valley chapter $25,000 grant for Pennsylvania habitat project
Get Involved!
MD
CENTRAL MARYLAND CHAPTER
Ted Gattino, President
Parkton, MD
ted@diddlysquatkennels.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
Lakehurst, NJ
jerseyshoreaws@gmail.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
Rich Herd
Greensburg, PA
rherd508@comcast.net
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