GREGORY, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – A Livingston County man has received an honor that’s been 38 years in the making.
Stuart Kenewell of Gregory has been named the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2023 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. He has certified thousands of students during his 38 years of volunteering. He helped create community programs to support hunter education and hunting, and recruit new volunteer instructors.
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“Stu is one of the most respected members of the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club and also his community,” said Timothy Eiseman, who was one of several Gregory community members to nominate Kenewell. “He is a positive light in all situations and talks about the ethics of hunting along with the enjoyment, respect, care and appreciation of the outdoors, and has always represented those characteristics one would look for in a true sportsman and outdoorsman.”
The DNR-managed hunter education program helps young hunters learn how to enjoy safe, responsible hunting and understand the importance of wildlife management. Since becoming a volunteer hunter education instructor in 1986, Kenewell has served as the lead hunter education instructor at the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club for 36 years. He plans the curriculum and coordinates the logistics for spring and fall hunter education classes and works diligently to recruit and train new and existing volunteer instructors.
Kenewell boasts an impressive list of community accomplishments. He developed a public archery program and target course, which has operated for more than 30 years. In addition, he established a relationship with Chelsea and Stockbridge public schools to promote hunter education within their community education programs. He is a member of Gregory Community Church, American Legion (Post 31), Ducks Unlimited and the National Rifle Association.
Kenewell is one of 1,000 volunteer hunter education instructors in Michigan. More information about the program can be found here.
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