Deer Hunting in the Catskills with Jen Betz

On this week's show we'll have 4th generation deer hunter--Jen Betz--on to discuss this important forest heritage in the Catskill Mountains. Jen was hired at the Catskill Forest Association (CFA) in August of 2025 and oversees their Legacy Tree Program and helps support their IT & business systems. Prior to this she served a short stint on the CFA Board of Directors, before taking a leave of absence to work as a contractor, then transitioned to staff. She has an A.A.S degree in Park and Recreation Management from SUNY Delhi and a bachelor’s in business administration, as well as Green Belt and Agile Project Management Certifications from Villanova University. She has over 20 years’ customer service and business systems knowledge. She is a lifelong resident of the Catskill Mountains. When not working, Jen gardens and enjoys the trails on her family farm.