In an effort to recognize those individuals who have gone above and beyond to preserve, protect and promote Arkansas’s great outdoors, Arkansas Wild is proud to present our annual CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. Each honoree has been nominated from the field for the good work they do, much of it unsung and in the background. This year’s class represents the true spirit of our wild spaces and the commitment it takes to keep those areas pristine for everyone to enjoy.

Our sparkling waters, our stately forests and our majestic mountains were handed to us as a people, the greatest of all gifts. Inspired by the people on this list, may we all follow their example to perpetuate that legacy across every generation.

BY DWAIN HEBDA  PHOTOGRAPHY BY NOVO STUDIO