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FORMER L.D.W.F. SECRETARY RECEIVES 2009 ARTHUR VAN PELT AWARD
Release Date: 11/03/2009
The Louisiana Outdoor Writer's Association (LOWA) honored former Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Joe Herring with the 2009 Arthur Van Pelt Award at the association's annual awards banquet in Lake Charles on Oct. 17.Annually, the Van Pelt Award, LOWA's most prestigious award, is given to an individual who has had a lifelong record of achievement and dedication to conservation.
Herring's past credits include terms as LDWF Secretary, LOWA President, Louisiana Wildlife Federation President, Kiwanis Club President, Louisiana Wildlife Biologist Association President, Louisiana Chapter of the Wildlife Society President, founder and board member of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, and Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Vice President.
Herring is currently on the East Ascension Sportsman's League Board of Directors, Boone & Crockett Club official big-game trophy measurer (since 1960) and a Pope and Young official big game trophy measurer.
Some of Herring's previous awards include: Louisiana Wildlife Federation Governor's Award for Conservationist of the Year; Louisiana Wildlife Federation Professional Conservationist of the Year; Louisiana Wildlife Federation Conservation Educator of the Year; LOWA Conservationist of the Year; SEA Fish & Wildlife Agencies Clarence W. Watson Award; SEA Fish & Wildlife Agencies Special Recognition Award; KALB-TV Special Recognition Award; National Champion Team award for small-bore rifles; Acadiana Sportsmen League Sportsman Emeritus Award; and LOWA's Charles "Chuck" Buckley Award.
Herring joins a long list of lifetime achievers in winning this prestigious award. To see that list and read the Arthur Van Pelt story, log on to laoutdoorwriters.com and click on the Van Pelt link from the LOWA tab at the top of the screen.
For more information, contact Adam Einck at 225-765-2465 or aeinck@wlf.la.gov. 2009-327
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