A Colorado Parks and Wildlife wildlife manager was recognized with the prestigious Pope and Young Club Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Award at a ceremony in Reno, Nevada on July 16.
District Wildlife Manager Evan Jones was given the award in front of more than 700 attendees during the special ceremony.
âNot only has this yearâs recipient apprehended poachers, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in fines to those convicted, Officer Jonesâ actions have also likely discouraged a number of potential poachers from following through with ill intent,â said Pope and Young Club Board Member Neil Thagard.
In his nomination for Jones, who works out of the Craig CPW office, CPW Assistant Area Wildlife Manager Mike Swaro said Jonesâ commitment made a difference in enforcement cases.