SC H4947

South Carolina House Resolution honoring Charles Ruth for 31 years of service to the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division

Served as big game coordinator providing statewide leadership for management of deer, wild turkey, and black bear populations

Provided technical expertise and testimony on more than 100 pieces of wildlife legislation that became law, covering conservation, public safety, hunting traditions, and wildlife disease management

Directed millions of dollars in cooperative research initiatives with universities and federal partners focused on wildlife ecology, population dynamics, and disease prevention

Only state agency wildlife biologist in the Eastern United States coordinating a comprehensive big game program covering deer, wild turkey, and black bear at the time of his retirement