National Deer Association with Matt Ross

On this week's show we'll be talking all about deer, deer management, and their conservation with National Deer Association's Matt Ross.  About NDA--"Re-forged on November 10, 2020, from the combined strengths of two deer organizations with 38 years of action, the National Deer Association is united for deer with a new vision to make an impact for conservation immediately and for future generations. Our mission: ensuring the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting."   Matt Ross is NDA’s Senior Director of Conservation, and he has been with the organization since 2006 earning several promotions during his tenure. His prior positions include Director and Assistant Director of Conservation, Conservation Coordinator, Certification Programs Manager, and New England/Canada and Northeast Regional Director. Before coming to NDA, he was a project manager with Moreno Forestry Associates and a wildlife technician with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. He earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Massachusetts and master’s at the University of New Hampshire. He is a Certified Wildlife Biologist® and Licensed Forester.   Matt grew up in Hyde Park, New York and currently lives in Saratoga Springs. He is an NDA Life Member, Brothers-Hamilton Society member, and longtime Branch volunteer. He and his wife, Sadie, are proud parents of two daughters who he loves sharing his outdoor passion with.