INWC Masters

According to the INWC Bylaws, Article V, Master Hunters, Master Fishermen, and Master Conservationists are nominated by the Awards Committee.

 

 

 

 

To be nominated one must:

1. Be recognized for past and present outstanding contributions to hunting, fishing, wildlife, and(or) conservation.
2. Be acknowledged to have attained a thorough reputation as a preeminent outdoor sportsman/sportswoman.
3. Contribute most of his/her time and efforts toward conservation goals in the name of the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council.
4. Be continuously active in direction and goals of the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council.

The Inland Northwest Wildlife Council is extremely proud of our "Masters".

We continue to recognize the extraordinary efforts of these members by announcing their presence at all meetings, always including the title of "Master . . ." in introducing them, and identifying them with the initials M.H., M.F. or M.C. in our printed materials. The "Masters" receive life memberships and INWC insignia jackets with their name and master title embroidered on it. They also receive a plaque award designating their Master Hunter - Master Fisherman - Master Conservationist status.
The following distinguished members are recognized as Master Hunters (M.H.), Master Fishermen (M.F.), or Master Conservationists (M.C.):

Jim Arrasmith*	M.H.	1975
Mel Gullidge*	M.H.	1975
Len Mabbot*	M.H.	1975
Pete Yarwood*	M.H.	1975
John Kantjas*	M.H.	1977
Len Keefer*	M.H.	1979
Bill Rollins*	M.H.	1981
Vern Ziegler	M.H.	1985
Jim Johnson	M.H.	1987
Jerry Reiber	M.H.	1989
Dick Lee*	M.F.	1991
O.C. Knoles*	M.H.	1992
Ed Walters	M.H.	1993
Bob Cole	M.H.	1994
Len Otto	M.C.	1996
Dean Lydig	M.C.	1998
John Williamson	M.H.	1999
Bill Butler	M.H.	2000
Gale Palmer	M.H.	2001
Elaine Cole	M.H.	2002
Jim Kujala	M.H.	2004
Frank Potter	M.C.	2005
June Potter	M.C.	2005

all masters with an asterisk (*) by their name are deceased