New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame Honors Eight

By Justin Stakes

Utica, NY -(Ammoland.com)- The New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame proudly announces that it has inducted eight new members, including two posthumously in the Pioneer Category.

These inductees represent all areas of the state and many fields of endeavor. The NYSOHOF is an organization dedicated to honoring those individuals who have spent many years preserving our outdoor heritage, working for conservation, or enhancing our outdoor sports for future generations.

Ray Besecker of Onondaga County has been a volunteer fishing instructor for over 30 years for many organizations in the greater Syracuse area. Besecker has worked with elementary schools, children’s camps, SAREP, the Izaak Walton League, and Friends of Carpenter’s Brook, among others. He has also been an active member and officer in several organizations including Friends of Carpenter’s Brook, Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, and the Izaak Walton League.

Robert C. Hughes of Steuben County has been a science teacher for 25 years and has had a tremendous influence in getting youngsters involved in the outdoors. He has developed an Environmental Science Class and started a leadership …Read the Rest

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