Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame inducts 4 new members
Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame inducts 4 new members
Four new members were inducted into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame at the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation’s annual banquet on Aug. 16.
The three individuals and one organization were honored for outstanding contributions and service that have benefited Arizona’s wildlife and their habitats. This year’s inductees are:
* Duane Shroufe, former director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, who retired in March after a 40-year career in wildlife management.
Shroufe helped to make the Arizona Game and Fish Department the premier wildlife management agency in the country with influence on an international level. He served on and chaired numerous boards and committees to promote wildlife and wildlife management.
Shroufe is noted for his leadership, team and partnership building, and commitment to conservation of natural resources.
* L.V. Yates, owner of the Yates Army/Navy Surplus in Phoenix, who has been passionately promoting outdoor Arizona for the last 60 years.
Yates has been active with 4-H clubs, the Governor’s Commission on the Arizona Environment, the Phoenix Mountain Preserve Council, and has won a lifetime achievement award from the Arizona Wildlife Federation. For more than 30 years, Yates hosted the “Know Your Resources” seminar series, teaching “city folk” about the wonders of Arizona’s natural resources.
* Gary Barcom, former president of Barcom’s Parts and Equipment Company, who has tirelessly served on numerous boards and committees for the betterment of youth and outdoor Arizona.
Most recently, Barcom has served as a liaison between the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society and the Game and Fish Department. He was a driving force behind the creation of the Mogollon Sporting Association (a group that uniquely combines youth and wildlife as beneficiaries of their efforts). Barcom currently serves on the Heritage Public Advisory Committee providing oversight for the administration of the Arizona Heritage Fund.
* The Chandler Rod and Gun Club, an active organization for more than 60 years, which promotes preservation of our hunting and fishing heritage through volunteer efforts with family, youth and individual activities.
The club provides more than 25 educational opportunities throughout the year and is known across Arizona for affordable, exciting events that promote ethics, education, conservation and restoration.
During the last few years, Chandler Rod and Gun has served more than 3,000 families in helping them to better understand and enjoy the great outdoors.
The Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame was established in 1998 by the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation to honor those who have made significant and lasting contributions to benefit Arizona’s wildlife and the welfare of its natural resources.
The Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation was created in 1990 to enhance the management, protection and enjoyment of Arizona’s fish and wildlife resources. The foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works closely with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to provide additional support for projects and education activities where traditional resources are not adequate.