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The actions of deer hunters who exhibit exemplary behavior will be recognized at the 2009 Minnesota Deer Hunters Association habitat banquet on Feb. 28 at the Four Points Sheraton in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, MDHA and Turn In Poachers are seeking nominations for the 16th annual Minnesota Deer Hunter Ethics Award. The award honors a deer hunter who has exhibited conduct during the 2008 season that serves as a positive example to all hunters. Awards for youth and adult divisions will be presented at the banquet.
"MDHA is pleased to again co-sponsor this award along with TIP and the DNR," said association executive director Mark Johnson. "We are proud of the ethical standards of our deer hunters. Past award winners have been excellent examples of the type of ethical hunters we hope all hunters aspire to be."
Wayne Edgerton, DNR agriculture policy coordinator, said the award honors hunters who not only do the right thing but go the extra mile.
"Each year we hear about hunters who have done something special that makes us proud to be hunters. This award provides public recognition and appreciation for these actions," Edgerton said.
Anyone may nominate a hunter by writing a letter or e-mail explaining the actions of the nominee and why that person is worthy of recognition. Both youth and adults are eligible, but nominees must be Minnesota residents. The incidents for which hunters are nominated must have occurred during any of the 2008 Minnesota archery, firearm or muzzleloader deer hunting seasons.
Nominations are being accepted until Jan. 23.
Nomination letters should be sent to Ethical Hunter Award, MDHA, 460 Peterson Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744-8413, faxed to 218-327-1349, or e-mailed to bri@mndeerhunters.com.
More information is available on the MDHA Web site at www.mndeerhunters.com.
