Whereas Ronnie Hendrix was the conscience and energy of the North Carolina Bear Hunters Association (NCBHA). It was his inspiration to unite North Carolina’s many bear hunting clubs and groups to form a single comprehensive voice for all bear hunters. It was his belief that a strong voice would be heard and respected on matters of agency policy, laws and regulations, land use, land owner relations, habitat, biological and conservation issues. Ronnie was know to his peers as a bear hunters best friend, who loved dogs and cherished the chase.
In keeping with NCBHA traditions of caring for science and practice this award has been named in tribute to Ronnie and represents the highest honor presented by the North Carolina Bear Hunters Association in recognizing individuals who have made outstanding research contributions to conservation biology and management of the Black Bear.
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2006 - Awarded to Dr. Timothy J. Langer for his research on population estimates with age and genetic structure of a harvested bear population in the eastern region of North Carolina. Dr. Langer presently teaching at NC State University.
2007 - Awarded to Mark Jones for his outstanding contributions to conservation biology and resource management throughout North Carolina. Presently, Mark Jones is the North Carolina Wildlife Resources, Bear Project Manager.
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