Payson Roundup

The Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation is soliciting nominations for this year’s candidates for induction into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame. The deadline to submit nominations is 5 p.m., May 1.

The Outdoor Hall of Fame annually recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant and lasting contributions toward Arizona’s wildlife, the welfare of its natural resources, and the state’s outdoor heritage.

To obtain a nomination form, visit azgfd. gov/w_c/ArizonaOutdoorHallofFame.shtml and return the completed form along with all supplemental materials to Wildlife For Tomorrow Foundation, c/o Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn: Marty Fabritz, DOHQ, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086. Completed forms and materials can also be submitted by fax to (623) 236-7299 or by e-mail to mfabritz@azgfd.gov.

This year’s inductees will be honored at the 12th Annual Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet on Aug. 21 at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, 7700 E. McCormick Parkway.

The Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame was developed in 1998 by the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation. Selections for induction are made annually by the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation’s board of directors.

Wildlife for Tomorrow was created in 1990 to enhance the management, protection and enjoyment of Arizona’s fish and wildlife resources. The Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works closely with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to provide additional support for projects and education activities where traditional resources are not adequate.

For more information about the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation, visit www.wild

lifefortomorrow.org.