Ray Makowecki

Edmonton, Alberta

For more than 40 years as a teacher, biologist, environmental consultant, angler, hunter and all-round outdoor enthusiast (as well as a CWF director for 10 years), Ray Makowecki has had a profound impact as an educator, then as a manager within the fish and wildlife division programs of the Alberta government and as a private consultant, in addition to a lifetime for volunteer efforts. He has inspired and motivated many Canadian anglers.