US SR313

Senate resolution honors the Yell County Wildlife Federation, founded in 1946 by Arkansas Game and Fish Wardens Bob Parker and Bob Campbell and biologist Gene Rush

Organization is the oldest conservation group of its kind in Arkansas and the oldest organization in Yell County

Federation members contributed over 18,000 volunteer hours in the Ozark National Forest over 15 years and assisted with elk reintroduction to Arkansas for the first time since 1848

Conservation efforts include land purchases, waterfowl habitat development, and recreational access improvements at Petit Jean River Wildlife Management Area

Organization supports scholarships at Arkansas Tech University and sponsors fishing derbies, hunter education programs, and Arbor Day events