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OXFORD, MS – The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks unanimously voted to award Joey Buchanan the Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award in recognition of his achievements as a promoter of natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation.
The Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman is awarded to someone who has contributed to the outdoors of Mississippi through conservation, mentorship, and stewardship.
Buchanan was first introduced to MDWFP through being a Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Sports Program coach. He now serves as the dedicated manager of MDWFP’s McIvor Shooting Facility in Sardis, Mississippi, where he spends each day ensuring the facility is in top condition, sharing his expertise in safe firearm handling, and educating visitors with best practices in shooting sports. His passion for Mississippi’s great outdoors shines through in everything he does.
A lifelong bow hunter, Buchanan takes his love for archery to the next level by crafting his own bows and passing on his knowledge to the next generation. In his free time, he mentors children, introducing them to the art of bow hunting and fostering a deep appreciation for the outdoors.
“On behalf of The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, we extend our sincerest gratitude to Joey Buchanan for his enduring commitment to the people and bountiful natural resources of the State of Mississippi,” said MDWFP Executive Director, Lynn Posey.
The mission of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is to conserve and enhance Mississippi’s wildlife, fisheries, and parks; provide quality outdoor recreation, and engage the public in natural resource conservation.
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