Texas-Native Rogers Hoyt Jr. Elected President of Ducks Unlimited

By Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -(Ammoland.com)- Ducks Unlimited (DU) elected Texas native Rogers Hoyt Jr. as its 44th president during the organization’s 80th national convention in San Antonio, on Saturday, June 3.

Hoyt succeeds Paul Bonderson Jr., who now serves as the chairman of the board.

“I vividly remember riding in a pickup between my paternal granddad and my father as they scouted ponds to see which ones had ducks,” Hoyt said. “On my first duck hunt as a kindergartner, Dad carried me piggyback through the water. I think I was destined to be involved with Ducks Unlimited because of the influences I had growing up. All the people who shaped my life enjoyed the outdoors and always believed if you take, you give back. To be chosen to lead this great organization is something I have only dreamed about. I am truly honored that the volunteers of DU have the faith and trust in me to serve as their president for the next two years.”

In his acceptance speech, Hoyt said he will focus on growing and strengthening DU’s volunteer-led fundraising event system, encourage more of DU’s …Read the Rest

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