Socorro Man Honored By NWTF

Mountain Mail Reports

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recognized Carlos Madril of Socorro at the NWTF's 34th annual National Convention and Sport Show, sponsored by Midway USA, in Nashville, Feb. 19.
The NWTF's Making Tracks with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) program Individual Habitat Management Program Award was presented to Madril, a BLM wildlife biologist, for his implementation of the Pelona Mountain Landscape Plan in New Mexico. The plan aims to restore wildlife habitat in specific game units on the mountain. Madril received the award at the Making Tracks With The Forest Service Awards ceremony.
"Receiving this award is an honor and an inspiration," Madril said. "I value the NWTF as a project partner that supports local communities and on-the-ground habitat improvements, and I'm looking forward to working with the Federation on more projects in the future."
Madril has taken part in 4,650 acres of improvement projects, 20,000 acres of prescribed burning, 11 water for wildlife developments, two turkey transplant projects and 14 miles of road closures in the Pelona Mountain area. The NWTF's Middle Rio Grande Chapter is an active partner in the program.
The Making Tracks Awards are presented annually at the NWTF's National Convention and Sport Show to people and projects that significantly improve habitat for the wild turkey and other species and accomplish the mission of the NWTF.

Socorro Man Honored By NWTF