Organized in 1983 as the Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame, this association was formed to seek out and honor those individuals who not only have exhibited genuine excellence in hunting, fishing, trapping, and related outdoor sports, but have demonstrated sincere and continuing dedication to natural resources conservation. These individuals are honored “not for what they have taken, but for what they have given”.
Further, the NYSOHOF shall promote, organize and participate in activities which are directed toward youth, their education, and the education of others with the belief that through a better understanding of man’s relationship with his environment comes a better understanding of ones place and purpose therein.
This organization shall also promote, above all, the philosophy that it is the responsibility of all sportsmen to consistently give to their respective sport as well as receive. It is our belief that general acceptance of this philosophy is the only assurance that future generations may also appreciate the beauty of our lakes, streams, fields and forests. Therefore, the measure of our success shall be the example we set for others