The 25th Anniversary of the NYS Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame was marked by a record attendance of 178 at the annual banquet. The ECO honor guard accompanied presentation of the plaque honoring ECOs who have fallen in the line of duty. The eleven inductees represented many different areas of the state and various efforts in the cause of preserving our outdoor heritage. The crowd represented a cross section of most of the major conservation and sporting organizations in the state and many former inductees. As one inductee commented, "being recognized by this organization and being honored by the presence of so many distinguished guests helps validate what we have been doing for many years and gives renewed energy to continue the efforts."
Inductees NYSOHOF 2008
Dr. John Braico: (Warren County) Founder Adirondack Chapter Trout Unlimited, Developed Resource Information System for stream restoration, TU Chair of Brook Trout Restoration Program.
Don Bronson: (Niagara County) Master hunter safety instructor, waterfowl identification instructor, Bowhunter education instruction, facilitator Leopold Education Program.
Ray “Mick” Elliott: (Saratoga County) longtime involvement Kayderosseras Fish & Game Club, Saratoga County Council of Sportsmen, NYS Conservation Council, and Fish & Willdlife Management Board.
Charles Godfrey: (Erie County) leader W NY Trout Unlimited, Erie County Federation Sportsmens Clubs. Involved with scholarships, youth programs, and stream restoration.
Rudy Hektor: (Broome County) One of six people nationally who taught hunter safety for the first 50 years. Master Instructor and Broome County Coordinator Hunter Safety for over 60 years.
Ron Kolodziej: (Montgomery County) Outdoor writer for over 30 years for many publications, active in Bowhunter education, kids fishing derbies, and youth activities. Past president NYSOWA.
Tim Noga: (Cayuga County) Active in Falcon Sportsmens Club, Cayuga County Federation of Conservation Clubs, and NYS Conservation Council. Helped organize Cayuga Pheasants Unlimited and Friends of Montezuma Wetlands.
Scott Sampson: (Seneca County) Outdoor writer for many publications over 35 years, Hunter safety instructor and mentor to countless youth and adults in outdoor skills. Crusader for sportsmen’s rights and the environment on many issues.
Bill Wellman: (Essex County) President Adirondack Chapter Trout Unlimited, Secretary State Council TU. Member NYTU Hydro relicensing committee, and Brook Trout Restoration Program. Led effort to restore Ausable River.
Harry “Bud” Woodfield: (Broome County) President Broome County Federation Sportsmens Clubs over 20 years. Many years service Fish & Wildlife Management Board and Conservation Fund Advisory Board. Active in NWTF and NYSCC.
Mike Zagata: (Otsego County) Former DEC Commissioner, advocate for more involvement of women and youth in outdoors. Started 2 year old trout stocking program and supported youth hunting days and free fishing days.
Dr. John Braico: (Warren County) Founder Adirondack Chapter Trout Unlimited, Developed Resource Information System for stream restoration, TU Chair of Brook Trout Restoration Program.
Don Bronson: (Niagara County) Master hunter safety instructor, waterfowl identification instructor, Bowhunter education instruction, facilitator Leopold Education Program.
Ray “Mick” Elliott: (Saratoga County) longtime involvement Kayderosseras Fish & Game Club, Saratoga County Council of Sportsmen, NYS Conservation Council, and Fish & Willdlife Management Board.
Charles Godfrey: (Erie County) leader W NY Trout Unlimited, Erie County Federation Sportsmens Clubs. Involved with scholarships, youth programs, and stream restoration.
Rudy Hektor: (Broome County) One of six people nationally who taught hunter safety for the first 50 years. Master Instructor and Broome County Coordinator Hunter Safety for over 60 years.
Ron Kolodziej: (Montgomery County) Outdoor writer for over 30 years for many publications, active in Bowhunter education, kids fishing derbies, and youth activities. Past president NYSOWA.
Tim Noga: (Cayuga County) Active in Falcon Sportsmens Club, Cayuga County Federation of Conservation Clubs, and NYS Conservation Council. Helped organize Cayuga Pheasants Unlimited and Friends of Montezuma Wetlands.
Scott Sampson: (Seneca County) Outdoor writer for many publications over 35 years, Hunter safety instructor and mentor to countless youth and adults in outdoor skills. Crusader for sportsmen’s rights and the environment on many issues.
Bill Wellman: (Essex County) President Adirondack Chapter Trout Unlimited, Secretary State Council TU. Member NYTU Hydro relicensing committee, and Brook Trout Restoration Program. Led effort to restore Ausable River.
Harry “Bud” Woodfield: (Broome County) President Broome County Federation Sportsmens Clubs over 20 years. Many years service Fish & Wildlife Management Board and Conservation Fund Advisory Board. Active in NWTF and NYSCC.
Mike Zagata: (Otsego County) Former DEC Commissioner, advocate for more involvement of women and youth in outdoors. Started 2 year old trout stocking program and supported youth hunting days and free fishing days.
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