FREDERICTON (GNB) – Shawn Farrell, a conservation officer with the Department of Natural Resources, was honoured as wildlife officer of the year at a ceremony at the legislative assembly today.

Natural Resources Minister Bruce Northrup recognized Farrell as the Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year for 2012.

"Farrell's professionalism and commitment to wildlife conservation and enforcement have made him a superb role model for all conservation officers in the department," said Northrup. "We are proud to have him on our staff to serve the people of New Brunswick and protect our natural resources."

Farrell, who has been with the department for 11 years, works in Region 3, based in Fredericton. He serves as a firearms' range officer and instructor helping other officers qualify to carry handguns, and he is an auxiliary officer with the RCMP.  He is married with two children and is actively involved with the local Y's Men.  

The Shikar-Safari Club International, an organization that promotes wildlife conservation and protection, sponsors the award. The organization recognizes and honours officers from Canadian provinces and territories and from the United States who have shown exemplary performance of their duties in the protection of wildlife, enforcement of game laws and implementation of conservation programs. The award has been presented to a New Brunswick conservation officer each year since 1982.


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