President & DIRECTOR: New Brunswick
Mark is based in New Brunswick, Canada. He’s an entrepreneur and forester by education. Mark is passionate about sound forest management principles that support multiple uses and abundant habitat for wildlife. He spends much of the year thinking about the uplands and training alongside his dogs, Mark has been with RGS Canada since 2024

VP, Membership & DIRECTOR: Ontario

Keith is an educator and Director with the Ruffed Grouse Society of Canada. A lifelong hunter who began in the woods of northern British Columbia, he is committed to promoting forest management that sustains diverse ecosystems. He also works to inspire the next generation — especially urban youth — to discover the traditions of hunting and conservation.

VP, Chapter Relations & DIRECTOR: Ontario

Derek Witlib is a land use planner and founding member of the Central Ontario Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society. Based in Ontario’s Horseshoe Valley, he volunteers with conservation organizations and is dedicated to mentoring new hunters while enjoying upland hunting, canoeing, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits.

VP, Science & DIRECTOR: Nova Scotia

Andrew is based in Pictou County, NS, where he works as a biologist, raises a young family, and manages his family woodlot. He has a passion for involving youth in the outdoors, bird dogs, and practices a deep-rooted Land Ethic.

DIRECTOR: New Brunswick

I have been a RGS/AW member for approximately 20 years and served on the board since 2008 as a director. I belong to The Fredericton Chapter here in New Brunswick. I enjoy the strategies that support The Habitat and am constantly learning various aspects of Conservation. It is really rewarding.

DIRECTOR: Ontario

My name is Mark Forabosco, and I am a member of the Tillsonburg chapter of the RGS.  I spend my free time working on habitat enhancement in my area and in the autumn chasing upland with Emma, my Labrador Retriever.

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DIRECTOR: Ontario

I've had a passion for the outdoors, especially upland bird hunting, since as far back as I remember.

If you are a like-minded individual who loves to experience the fall colours with their unique scents, accompanied by a good hunting dog in pursuit of the king of upland birds, then RGS is the place for you.

DIRECTOR - Ontario

Jeff Helsdon is the founding chairman of the North Shore Chapter, based in Tillsonburg, ON. He is a life-long upland hunter, and explores the woods with his English cocker spaniel. He ia also an avid turkey, deer, waterfowl hunter and conservationist. Jeff has been assisting RGS on a national scale for more than a decade. Professionally, Jeff is a journalist and photographer.

Treasurer and Secretary

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