West Virginia Hunter Education Association
2020 Boyd Cutright
Bill Boyd Cutright was nominated for teaching Hunter Education for over 29 years as a Volunteer instructor. He retired with 41 years as a West Virginia Conservation/Natural Resource Police Officer in Webster County. He was one of the original WV officers to teach as a certified instructor back in 1971. He is currently a member of the Webster County Team, led by Officer Scott Kaina. Boyd is known to have been teaching over three generations of students; mounting up over 5000 hours of instruction. Boyd stays active in his community, helping whenever he is needed. Currently president of the Webster County Solid Waste Authority; overseeing litter removal and solid waste removal. Boyd is not the team leader of the Webster County HE Team, but could easily take on that role if needed; Always cooperating with all team members and backing-up his team leader and says his team leader is the best. Boyd is a humble man choosing not to be awarded for accomplishments as an WV Officer, but recognizing that others he works with deserves to be recognized for their hard work. Boyd is also a hunter that has enjoyed hunting for over sixty years. He believes in the positive impact that Hunter Education has made over the years and the success that has been achieved from the dedicated volunteer instructors. Boyd portrays a positive image of what a hunter education instructor and retired public servant should be.
• United States Navy aboard USS Little Rock (Flagship of the 6th Fleet)• Life Member USS Little Rock Association• West Virginia Trappers Association• North American hunters Club• National Rifle Association• WV Hunter Education Association• Current President Webster County Senior Citizens Committee• Member Webster County Seniors Grievance Committee• Member and Trustee Independent Baptist Church of Cleveland holding devotions on Sunday morningsKip Captor