Outdoor Enthusiasts: Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame Honors Two at Banquet
Hall of Fame Inductees
The Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation recognized its newest inductees into the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame at a banquet held on August 26. This year’s honorees include retired U.S. Army Colonel Shawn Daniel and Dr. Steve Lochmann, a professor of Fisheries Management and Ecology at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Both individuals have made significant contributions to the state’s outdoor recreation and conservation efforts.
Colonel Shawn Daniel
Retired Colonel Shawn Daniel, the executive director of Darby’s Warrior Support, has provided vital support to post-9/11 Special Operations combat veterans. Through Darby’s Warrior Support, Daniel has organized all-inclusive Arkansas hunting and fishing trips, creating a safe environment for these heroes to heal and connect with others.
Dr. Steve Lochmann
Dr. Lochmann has had a profound impact on the state’s fisheries and aquatic resources during his 30-year career at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. His teaching and research have produced many biologists who now work with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Fisheries Division. In 2016, the Arkansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society recognized Lochmann’s outstanding leadership and strong commitment to Arkansas fisheries with the Joe Hogan Award.
Event Details
The banquet, held at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, included dinner, silent auctions, and the induction ceremony. Tickets were available for 0 per person, or ,500 for tables of ten. Proceedings from the event support the year-round work of the Foundation, which focuses on initiatives engaging children and youth in outdoor activities.
Further Honorees
Two additional awards were presented at the banquet. The Mayfly Project, an organization that introduces foster children to fly fishing and outdoor activities, was honored with the Steve Smith Spirit of Giving Award. The Legacy Award was posthumously given to Andy Simmons, whose generous estate gift led to the creation of the Andy Simmons Outdoor Skills Farm.
