The Ruffed Grouse Society has named Pennsylvania native Tripp Way as Regional Director for New England. He will begin Dec. 1, 2009.
A graduate of Ohio's Wittenberg University, Tripp, 28, earned a bachelors degree in English Literature, but it was his love of grouse and woodcock hunting that introduced him to the Ruffed Grouse Society, where he learned of the organization's comprehensive habitat restoration programs.
At about the same time, Tripp began studying the ruffed grouse, keeping extensive statistics and reporting the collected data to the Loyal Order of Dedicated Grouse Hunters; comparing his results with others.
Passionate about grouse and woodcock hunting over his 2.5 year old German Wirehaired Pointer, Duke, Tripp said he is extremely excited about joining RGS and committed to working for a cause he is so impassioned about, adding that his goals are to increase membership and chapter participation while maintaining focus on the true matter — grouse, woodcock, and the conservation of young forest species.
Tripp and his fiancé, Ciaran, plan to wed upon her graduation from law school and completion of her bar exam. They plan to relocate to CT.
“Together with biologist Andy Weik, Tripp will provide the presence in New England that RGS is seeking. The energy he brings to the position is sure to rub-off on everyone he comes in contact with,” said RGS president and CEO Mike Zagata.
