Wildlife Professional of the Year

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Plainsman

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Apr 17, 2013
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SW WY
Well ladies and gents,

I recognize in full discretion that this is not the most appropriate place for this post, but please indulge me. I am working towards becoming a Wildlife Professional because my dad IS a Wildlife Professional! He received the 2016 award on Tuesday night (3/1/2016) at the South Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society banquet as voted on by a panel of his peers for 35 years and counting of devotion to wildlife conservation and research in SD. I have held both South Dakota State and now Federal conservation positions, and had the distinct honor of presenting this award to him on the 50th anniversary of this great organization. I have photos (i'll try to post one if I can figure out how), but pictures cannot describe how proud I am. I learned everything I know from this man, and I feel like the wildlife of western SD are the direct beneficiaries of that knowledge. I will continue to try and be champion of those resources, whether or not I myself ever receive an award, but my dad is one individual who should be celebrated!

Thanks to the man who taught me everything I know!

Cheers,

Plainsman
 
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AKaviator

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Jul 26, 2012
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Please give him my sincerest congratulations. Our wildlife and resources need the very best stewards and advocates possible. He must be very dedicated.
Thanks.
 
sneakypete

sneakypete

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Aug 9, 2011
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Oakdale Ca.
Please pass on my sincere thank you to him for his dedication to protecting our outdoor resources! I hope you Plainsman carry on the great tradition! Congrats to your dad!
 
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Work2hunt

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Mar 2, 2013
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St. Louis, MO
Plainsman said:
Well ladies and gents,

I recognize in full discretion that this is not the most appropriate place for this post, but please indulge me. I am working towards becoming a Wildlife Professional because my dad IS a Wildlife Professional! He received the 2016 award on Tuesday night (3/1/2016) at the South Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society banquet as voted on by a panel of his peers for 35 years and counting of devotion to wildlife conservation and research in SD. I have held both South Dakota State and now Federal conservation positions, and had the distinct honor of presenting this award to him on the 50th anniversary of this great organization. I have photos (i'll try to post one if I can figure out how), but pictures cannot describe how proud I am. I learned everything I know from this man, and I feel like the wildlife of western SD are the direct beneficiaries of that knowledge. I will continue to try and be champion of those resources, whether or not I myself ever receive an award, but my dad is one individual who should be celebrated!

Thanks to the man who taught me everything I know!

Cheers,

Plainsman
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Congratulations. What better spot to talk about lifetime achievements for outdoor activities then here with a group of hunters.
 
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