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TRCP in Your Region The Northeast

From the wild rivers of Maine to the tidal marshes of Long Island Sound, the Northeast offers hunting and fishing experiences as diverse as its landscape. Brook trout in cold headwater streams, Atlantic salmon in storied rivers, striped bass along a thousand miles of coastline, and deer and wild turkeys in forests that stretch from the Adirondacks and Green Mountains to the Appalachians — this region is far more than its population density might suggest. Here, conservation is both a proud tradition and an urgent necessity, as development pressure and habitat fragmentation threaten fish and wildlife that have defined Northeastern outdoor culture for generations.

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Taking action on Northeast issues

We advocate for sustainable management of Atlantic striped bass and other migratory species, and ensure that hunters and anglers have access to well-managed forests, wetlands, and waters that make this region special. From the Maine woods to the New Jersey Shore, the TRCP fights to keep the Northeast's outdoor traditions alive and its fish and wildlife populations healthy. But we cannot do this work alone — select an issue below to get involved.

Forage Fish Recovery

The industrial harvest of menhaden is robbing sportfish like striped bass of a critical food source. The most important fish in the sea deserve better management.

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Chronic Wasting Disease

CWD has spread rapidly among wild deer and elk populations, particularly in the last ten years, and it threatens the very future of conservation funding in America.

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Nature Based Solutions

Healthy habitat can help to slow and reverse the effects of climate change, making the push for conservation and restoration more relevant than ever. Sportsmen and sportswomen are essential to securing these solutions.

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Boots on the Ground

We hire experts who live, work, hunt, and fish in these important landscapes. Our region-based staff intimately understand the issues affecting fish and wildlife habitats from the Northern Forest to the coast. Meet our team below.

TRCP Experts in the Northeast Region

Jack Hazel

Board of Directors

John T. Hazel III (Jack) graduated from St. Stephen’s School in Alexandria, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, in 1979. Jack has built a distinguished career in construction, environmental services, and land stewardship. He spent 25 years with William A. Hazel, Inc., working in site construction, including 10...

Simon Perkins

Board of Directors

Simon Perkins is President of Orvis and is the third generation of the Perkins family to lead the company since 1856. He joined Orvis in 2012 and has filled leadership roles across merchandising, adventures, and brand marketing teams, serving as vice president of brand marketing, and chief operating officer overseeing the execution of the company’s long-term strategic planning. Before joining...

Shawn Gorman

Board Vice Chair

Shawn Gorman’s L.L. Bean career began in 1991, when he joined the company’s Marketing department as an analyst. He went on to hold several leadership positions in Marketing, International, E-Commerce, Partnership Marketing and Creative. His accomplishments include introducing the company to online and email marketing, integrating L.L. Bean’s brand strategies across channels, and leading L.L. Bean’s cobranded credit card program...

Sanjay Patel

Treasurer

Mr. Patel is a Partner and Vice Chair at Apollo Capital Solutions, based in New York City. He previously held the position of Chairman International and Partner of Private Equity at Apollo Management. As a key member of the firm’s Leadership Team and Investment Committees, Mr. Patel has been instrumental in shaping strategic decisions. He joined Apollo Management in 2010...

Kendra Davis

Sr. Director of Development

Kendra Davis joined the TRCP in January 2012. She has an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Middlebury College. Before joining the TRCP, Kendra worked in development for Trout Unlimited. Her affinity for the outdoors stems from a childhood spent camping and skiing in the Adirondacks. Outside of work, Kendra enjoys singing in an a cappella group and exploring...

Dan Morgan

Director of Communications

Daniel Morgan joined the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership as Director of Communications in May 2023. Daniel is a life-long outdoorsman and fly-fishing enthusiast. His love for the outdoors originates from the time spent with his grandfather exploring the woods and streams of upstate NY each summer during his youth. He attended college at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY and...

Glenn Hughes

Board of Directors

Glenn Hughes is the president of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the sportfishing industry’s trade association. His responsibilities include fulfilling the association’s mission of looking out for the interests of the sportfishing industry and the entire recreational fishing community. That includes leading the government affairs team to ensure the industry remains strong while providing sound policy for clean water, abundant...

In the Arena

Mike McTee

TRCP’s “In the Arena” series highlights the individual voices of hunters and anglers who, as Theodore Roosevelt so famously said, strive valiantly in the worthy cause of conservation. Mike McTee Hometown: Missoula, MTOccupation: Researcher at MPG RanchConservation credentials: On top of publishing scientific papers on topics ranging from bighorn lamb natural history to the chemical makeup of... (Continue Reading)

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