We're pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award!
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and
Wildlife is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Lifetime Outdoor
Achievement Award. Oscar Cronk of
Wiscasset, Maine, Gary Cobb of North New Portland, Maine, and Jim Martin of
Bangor, Maine.
These gentlemen were chosen from many wonderful
nominations, heartfelt stories and great photos. They all have shown a great love of the
traditional outdoor activities and a mentorship that will help to continue
their passion for generations to come.
All three will be recognized at the Sportsman
Alliance of Maine annual banquet September 10, 2016 at the Waterville
Elks. Ticket information at www.sportsmanallianceofmaine.org.
Recipient
Bios:
Oscar
Cronk of Wiscasset, Maine has been hunting, fishing and
trapping for over 60 years. His love of
the outdoors has been chronicled in the many articles he has written. Oscar has also shared his experiences by
giving instructions on trapping and hunting.
Gary
Cobb
of North New Portland, Maine learned to hunt with his grandfather at age 10 and
brought his family up in a remote camp. Gary has made being a Maine sportsman
his life’s work. Gary has shared his
knowledge of the outdoors as a guide, a teacher and of course owning and
running Pierce Pond Camps. He has also been instrumental in forming the Maine
Wilderness Watershed Trust.
Jim Martin of Bangor, Maine
is an avid angler, hunter and trapper using his skills for several
decades. As an accomplished outdoorsman,
he has dedicated many hours to the Maine Youth Fish and Game Association
sharing his knowledge to help define the next generation of sportsmen and women.
“It is a pleasure to recognize all the men and women
who were nominated for this award, and especially the three recipients. It is rewarding to note that through their
experiences and mentorship, our outdoor heritage has been passed on and
preserved,” Commissioner Chandler Woodcock commented.
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