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Field & Stream Magazine Names Brian Maguire Of Portland, Oregon Conservation Hero Of The Year
9/24/07
New York, New York - Field & Stream, the world's leading outdoor magazine, recognized six grassroots conservationists at the second annual Heroes of Conservation Awards, sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., on Sept. 20 in New York City. Each of the six Heroes were flown to New York for the ceremony and presented with $1,000; Brian Maguire of Portland, Ore., was named the 2007 Field & Stream Conservation Hero of the Year and presented with a new 2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 V8 Doublecab.
Tucker Carlson of MSNBC, known for his appearance in the third season of Dancing with the Stars, was on-hand to host the event, along with special guests Dirk Kempthorne, U.S. Secretary of the Interior and H. Dale Hall, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The six Heroes are also profiled in the October issue of Field & Stream, on newsstands now.
"Sportsmen don't just care about conservation, they act on it," says Sid Evans, Editor-In-Chief of Field & Stream. "When we see a threat to the natural world, we get to work. These six heroes are everyday people doing work that benefits us all. We're proud to honor them, but the real prize is the habitat they restored and the benefits they've brought to sportsmen."
"This is an award that highlights the true outdoorsman," said Brian Smith, Corporate Marketing Manager, Truck/SUV for Toyota. "Toyota would like to congratulate each individual being recognized for their hard work, dedication and for getting their hands dirty to improve our natural environment."
Brian Maguire a computer engineer in Portland, Ore., was named the 2007 Field & Stream Conservation Hero of the year and presented with a new 2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 V8 Doublecab. Maguire cofounded the group Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) after losing some of his favorite hunting grounds to clear cutting. After ten years of work and testifying before Congress, Maguire and BHA recently got 16,496 acres of mule deer winter habitat added to the 2007 Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act. With nearly 1,000 active members Maguire and BHA continue to fight for the preservation of wildlife habitat.
Field & Stream 2007 Heroes of Conservation:
Philip Babe, East Tawas, Mich., retired conservation officer
In 1982, Babe started Walleyes for Iosco County (WIC) for the purposes of building a rearing pond to annually stock Lake Huron's Tawas Bay. To date they've planted five million young walleyes.
Harlan Kredit, Lynden, Wash., high school science teacher
For 30 years, Kredit has used projects in the local Fishtrap Creek watershed as the focus of the curriculum for his high school science classes. To date, his students have raised more then two million salmon in a student-built hatchery and planted 15,000 trees.
Robert Miles, Slippery Rock, Pa., retired special-education teacher & football coach
Twenty-five years ago, high school teacher Robert Miles formed the Laurel Conservation Club to promote environmental awareness among his students. Now, numbering 170 kids annually, the club's projects include trout stocking, raising quail, and habitat cleanups.
Chris Scalley, Roswell, Ga., flyfishing guide
In 1998, Scalley formed the Chattahoochee Coldwater Fishery Foundation to conduct long-term studies of the aquatic life on this river near Atlanta, hoping also to document the natural reproduction of trout.
Joan Vernon, Key Biscayne, Fla., vice chairman of the Billfish Foundation
Vernon cofounded Adopt-A-Billfish in 2002, a research program that places $4,000 tags into marlin, swordfish and sailfish to collect data that will help countries conserve the declining population.
The Heroes of Conservation Awards are open to individuals involved in a hunting and fishing-related conservation project that is well under way or completed. Selections are based on a number of factors, including leadership, commitment, project growth and results. For complete details, including rules, regulations and nomination instructions for 2008, please visit www.fieldandstream.com/heroes.
Three additional conservation awards were presented at the 2007 Heroes of Conservation Awards Gala, presented by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.
Michael Browne, an Eagle Scout of Milton, Mass. was the first ever Boy Scout Conservation Hero of the Year. Brown has dedicated himself to getting the lead out of fishing, spreading the word at fishing contests and exchanging the lead sinkers many anglers use for free non-toxic versions. Browne's work has also taken him to the state legislature and local university. Brown received $500 from Bass Pro Shops, and he and his fellow troop members also received a prize pack courtesy of Bass Pro Shops.
Bill Stevens, Conservation Manager at Federal Premium Ammunition received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of work developing 4-H conservation camps, relationships with major conservation organizations, and for working to get non-toxic ammunition manufactured and used for waterfowl hunting.
The Twin Rivers chapter of Pheasants Forever in Jones County, Iowa was presented with the Conservation Chapter of the Year Award. Over the past year the group has spent $1.1 million on land acquisitions for public access.
The Heroes of Conservation Judging panel consisted of four lifelong conservation leaders:
o Charles Gauvin, President and CEO Trout Unlimited
o Ronnie Luster, 2006 Field & Stream Conservation Hero of the Year
o John Tomke, President of Ducks Unlimited of Mexico and former D.U. President and Chairman of the Board
o Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief, Field & Stream
Field & Streamâ, The World's Leading Outdoor Magazine, is the world's largest and most recognized outdoor publication. Devoted to the complete outdoor experience and lifestyle, Field & Stream gives its readers the knowledge and inspiration to pursue the sports they love. It celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography and sound advice, while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations. Established in 1895, Field & Stream is the country's largest-circulation special-interest magazine and is published 11 times per year by the Bonnier Corporation. The Bonnier Corp. (www.bonniercorp.com) is one of the largest consumer-publishing groups in the United States and is the leading media company serving passionate, highly engaged audiences with more than 40 special-interest magazines and with related multimedia projects and events.
Media Contact:
Amanda McNally (212)779- 5527 amanda.mcnally@bonniercorp.com
or Siobhan Cullagh (217) 799-5435 Siobhan.cullagh@bonniercorp.com
9/24/07
New York, New York - Field & Stream, the world's leading outdoor magazine, recognized six grassroots conservationists at the second annual Heroes of Conservation Awards, sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., on Sept. 20 in New York City. Each of the six Heroes were flown to New York for the ceremony and presented with $1,000; Brian Maguire of Portland, Ore., was named the 2007 Field & Stream Conservation Hero of the Year and presented with a new 2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 V8 Doublecab.
Tucker Carlson of MSNBC, known for his appearance in the third season of Dancing with the Stars, was on-hand to host the event, along with special guests Dirk Kempthorne, U.S. Secretary of the Interior and H. Dale Hall, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The six Heroes are also profiled in the October issue of Field & Stream, on newsstands now.
"Sportsmen don't just care about conservation, they act on it," says Sid Evans, Editor-In-Chief of Field & Stream. "When we see a threat to the natural world, we get to work. These six heroes are everyday people doing work that benefits us all. We're proud to honor them, but the real prize is the habitat they restored and the benefits they've brought to sportsmen."
"This is an award that highlights the true outdoorsman," said Brian Smith, Corporate Marketing Manager, Truck/SUV for Toyota. "Toyota would like to congratulate each individual being recognized for their hard work, dedication and for getting their hands dirty to improve our natural environment."
Brian Maguire a computer engineer in Portland, Ore., was named the 2007 Field & Stream Conservation Hero of the year and presented with a new 2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 V8 Doublecab. Maguire cofounded the group Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) after losing some of his favorite hunting grounds to clear cutting. After ten years of work and testifying before Congress, Maguire and BHA recently got 16,496 acres of mule deer winter habitat added to the 2007 Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act. With nearly 1,000 active members Maguire and BHA continue to fight for the preservation of wildlife habitat.
Field & Stream 2007 Heroes of Conservation:
Philip Babe, East Tawas, Mich., retired conservation officer
In 1982, Babe started Walleyes for Iosco County (WIC) for the purposes of building a rearing pond to annually stock Lake Huron's Tawas Bay. To date they've planted five million young walleyes.
Harlan Kredit, Lynden, Wash., high school science teacher
For 30 years, Kredit has used projects in the local Fishtrap Creek watershed as the focus of the curriculum for his high school science classes. To date, his students have raised more then two million salmon in a student-built hatchery and planted 15,000 trees.
Robert Miles, Slippery Rock, Pa., retired special-education teacher & football coach
Twenty-five years ago, high school teacher Robert Miles formed the Laurel Conservation Club to promote environmental awareness among his students. Now, numbering 170 kids annually, the club's projects include trout stocking, raising quail, and habitat cleanups.
Chris Scalley, Roswell, Ga., flyfishing guide
In 1998, Scalley formed the Chattahoochee Coldwater Fishery Foundation to conduct long-term studies of the aquatic life on this river near Atlanta, hoping also to document the natural reproduction of trout.
Joan Vernon, Key Biscayne, Fla., vice chairman of the Billfish Foundation
Vernon cofounded Adopt-A-Billfish in 2002, a research program that places $4,000 tags into marlin, swordfish and sailfish to collect data that will help countries conserve the declining population.
The Heroes of Conservation Awards are open to individuals involved in a hunting and fishing-related conservation project that is well under way or completed. Selections are based on a number of factors, including leadership, commitment, project growth and results. For complete details, including rules, regulations and nomination instructions for 2008, please visit www.fieldandstream.com/heroes.
Three additional conservation awards were presented at the 2007 Heroes of Conservation Awards Gala, presented by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.
Michael Browne, an Eagle Scout of Milton, Mass. was the first ever Boy Scout Conservation Hero of the Year. Brown has dedicated himself to getting the lead out of fishing, spreading the word at fishing contests and exchanging the lead sinkers many anglers use for free non-toxic versions. Browne's work has also taken him to the state legislature and local university. Brown received $500 from Bass Pro Shops, and he and his fellow troop members also received a prize pack courtesy of Bass Pro Shops.
Bill Stevens, Conservation Manager at Federal Premium Ammunition received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of work developing 4-H conservation camps, relationships with major conservation organizations, and for working to get non-toxic ammunition manufactured and used for waterfowl hunting.
The Twin Rivers chapter of Pheasants Forever in Jones County, Iowa was presented with the Conservation Chapter of the Year Award. Over the past year the group has spent $1.1 million on land acquisitions for public access.
The Heroes of Conservation Judging panel consisted of four lifelong conservation leaders:
o Charles Gauvin, President and CEO Trout Unlimited
o Ronnie Luster, 2006 Field & Stream Conservation Hero of the Year
o John Tomke, President of Ducks Unlimited of Mexico and former D.U. President and Chairman of the Board
o Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief, Field & Stream
Field & Streamâ, The World's Leading Outdoor Magazine, is the world's largest and most recognized outdoor publication. Devoted to the complete outdoor experience and lifestyle, Field & Stream gives its readers the knowledge and inspiration to pursue the sports they love. It celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography and sound advice, while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations. Established in 1895, Field & Stream is the country's largest-circulation special-interest magazine and is published 11 times per year by the Bonnier Corporation. The Bonnier Corp. (www.bonniercorp.com) is one of the largest consumer-publishing groups in the United States and is the leading media company serving passionate, highly engaged audiences with more than 40 special-interest magazines and with related multimedia projects and events.
Media Contact:
Amanda McNally (212)779- 5527 amanda.mcnally@bonniercorp.com
or Siobhan Cullagh (217) 799-5435 Siobhan.cullagh@bonniercorp.com
