Arkansas: Meyer Mississippi Flyway Waterfowl Officer of the Year

By Duncan Johnson

LOUISVILLE, Ky. –-(Ammoland.com)- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Wildlife Officer Block Meyer from Cross County was recognized at the Mississippi Flyway Council Committee meeting Aug. 26 for his accomplishments in protecting America’s waterfowl resource, promoting the tradition of duck hunting and ensuring hunters have safe, enjoyable times afield. The council, a panel of representatives from the 11 states that make up the Mississippi Flyway, named Meyer as Waterfowl Officer of the Year for his accomplishments during 2015 and the 2015-16 waterfowl season.

Among Meyer’s accomplishments from last season was his quick thinking to help waterfowl hunters in need of rescue. In one instance, three juveniles had become stranded when their boat’s motor failed 4 miles from the boat ramp. Severe weather was moving in and Meyer was able to get the juveniles back to the safety of the ramp. On another occasion, Meyer assisted two hunters who had fallen into freezing water …Read the Rest

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