                                                                 2017  Randy Benear

 Randall Benear of Cross Lanes, nominated to the WVHEHOF for over sixteen years of service, teaching eight to ten classes each year. Randy has served on the WVHEA Board of Directors for over twelve years as a district representative, committee head and vicepresident of the association. Randy was instrumental in getting class paperwork into the computer system for registration making it easier to register for classes, class rosters and class records. Randy has helped to promote Hunter Education by helping out at handicap accessible hunts, Archery in the Schools, Youth Church activities and special events for the WVHEA. He runs a booth at the WVHEA DNR Rendezvous each year. Randy was the person that developed the first webpage for the WVHEA, also it was the first of its kind in the United States; and continuing to offer his help for the webpage. Randy has recruited several new instructors for the Hunter Education program. Randy has been District Volunteer Instructor as well as State Volunteer Instructor of the Year. He is currently also serving as co-chairman for the WVHEHOF. Randy Benear also:• Served WV State chapter Wheelin’ Sportsmen NWTF Chairman/coordinator• Event Coordinator for 2 Wheelin’ Sportsmen NWTF Fun & Learn events• Coordinator for 1 Wheelin’ Sportsmen/J.A.K.E.S. Hunt at Mountwood Park• Worked J.A.K.E.S. event .22 Rimfire Rifle Competition for 2 age groups• Worked with DNR Special Needs Antlerless Hunts at Snowshoe Resort• Instrumental in developing 1st DNR-Dedicated Handicap Class at Institute, WVWith 176 students, (36 of which were special needs participants)• Technical advisor for computers and programs for WVHEA • WV State chapter NWTF “James C. Pack Award - Director of the Year”