justnorth posted on October 19, 2007 20:37 :: 1662 Views
Hunters and others who observe someone out hunting who does a good deed or sets a positive example for other outdoor uses are being encouraged to nominate the individual for the 11th annual Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – La Crosse Tribune Ethical Hunter Award.
“When people enjoy the outdoors this fall, we want them to experience a safe and ethical hunt, and to pass on positive traditions to our youth,” said Steve Dewald, La Crosse area DNR warden supervisor. “To encourage this behavior in all hunters, we want hunters to acknowledge good behavior in other hunters when they see it.”
Dewald and La Crosse Tribune outdoor writers Jerry Davis and Bob Lamb created the award in 1997 in an effort to bring attention to positive contributions by Wisconsin’s safe and ethical hunters. The theme for the award is “Hunters helping others, or hunters who are engaged in behavior that positively reflects on the tradition of hunting, rather than pursuing personal gain."
“We shouldn't always focus on the small number of people who engage in poaching and other unfortunate events, because that does not reflect what most hunters are like,” Dewald said. “The general public needs to hear about hunters teaching outdoor traditions to our youth, hunters helping disabled citizens to enjoy the outdoors, and hunters actively working to protect natural resources for all to enjoy.
“These positive stories show everyone that positive hunter behavior is common among the majority of hunters,” Dewald added. Past award winners are excellent role models for all hunters in Wisconsin.
The following are requirements to be eligible to receive the Ethical Hunter award:
- The nominee must be a licensed Wisconsin hunter.
- The ethical hunting act must have taken place in Wisconsin during the 2007 calendar year.
- Written nominations should contain the name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of witness(es) and be sent to Warden Supervisor Steve Dewald at the Department of Natural Resources, 3550 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, WI 54601 before Jan. 15, 2008.
Award recipients in previous years have been recognized for assisting a conservation warden who was dealing with a dangerous subject, restoration of hunting habitat, making private lands available to new hunters, providing opportunities for disabled hunters, and rendering aid to a citizen at a serious car accident. Special youth awards are also given to youngsters who hunt ethically.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Dewald, Warden Supervisor - (608) 785-9970
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