Friday, March 12, 2010
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA- A 37-year veteran of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been presented the National Wild Turkey Federation's Joe Kurz Excellence in Wildlife Management Award.
David Allen, crew leader for the Andrews Wildlife Management Crew, was given the honor last month during the NWTF National Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, Tenn.
"I enjoy working with wild turkeys, turkey hunting and the biology associated with wild turkeys," Allen said. "I'm surprised and pleased to receive this award, which honors many years of hard work for this great game bird."
Allen has helped develop and maintain more than 1,000 acres of wildlife habitat in North Carolina and cooperated with the Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the NWTF and the USFS on more than 20 projects. Since the state's turkey restoration efforts began, Allen has trapped and transferred 260 birds.
Allen also volunteers as a turkey hunt guide to raise funds for the North Carolina Chapter of The Wildlife Society and has volunteered with NWTF since its founding. He lives in Andrews.
The Joe Kurz Excellence in Wildlife Management Award is named in honor of Joe Kurz, a former Georgia Department of Natural Resources wildlife chief, for his leadership and the vital role he played in improving wildlife management. Kurz was also a principal figure in the wild turkey trap and transfer program across North America.
For more information about the NWTF, visit www.nwtf.org.
About N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Since 1947, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use, and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.ncwildlife.org.
Get N.C. Wildlife Update - news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more - delivered to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Go to www.ncwildlife.org/enews.
David Allen, crew leader for the Andrews Wildlife Management Crew, was given the honor last month during the NWTF National Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, Tenn.
"I enjoy working with wild turkeys, turkey hunting and the biology associated with wild turkeys," Allen said. "I'm surprised and pleased to receive this award, which honors many years of hard work for this great game bird."
Allen has helped develop and maintain more than 1,000 acres of wildlife habitat in North Carolina and cooperated with the Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the NWTF and the USFS on more than 20 projects. Since the state's turkey restoration efforts began, Allen has trapped and transferred 260 birds.
Allen also volunteers as a turkey hunt guide to raise funds for the North Carolina Chapter of The Wildlife Society and has volunteered with NWTF since its founding. He lives in Andrews.
The Joe Kurz Excellence in Wildlife Management Award is named in honor of Joe Kurz, a former Georgia Department of Natural Resources wildlife chief, for his leadership and the vital role he played in improving wildlife management. Kurz was also a principal figure in the wild turkey trap and transfer program across North America.
For more information about the NWTF, visit www.nwtf.org.
About N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Since 1947, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use, and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.ncwildlife.org.
Get N.C. Wildlife Update - news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more - delivered to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Go to www.ncwildlife.org/enews.
Contact:
Carolyn Rickard, Public Information Officer (919) 707-0124 or carolyn.rickard@ncwildlife.org
Carolyn Rickard, Public Information Officer (919) 707-0124 or carolyn.rickard@ncwildlife.org
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