Volunteer instructors for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department were recently recognized at the annual banquet in Bismarck.

Mark Weyrauch, Ray, was recognized as Hunter Education Instructor of the Year.

Longtime volunteers from Minot and the area were also recognized for their service:

– 30 Years, Clinton Baxter, Gregory Odden, Rugby; Rick Olson, Garrison; and Weyrauch, Ray.

– 25 Years, Adnan Aldayel, New Rockford; Lynn Baltrusch, Fessenden; Doyle Johannes, Underwood; Mitchell Kallias, Minot; Rodney Parrill, Bottineau; and Pam Podell, Velva.

– 20 Years, Michael Melaas, Minot; Dallas Schmidt, Velva; and Gary Wilz, Killdeer.

– 15 Years, Jason Heinz, Rolette; Petrina Krenzel, Harvey; and Richard Lehmann, Towner.

– 10 Years, Beaufort Joe, New Town.

– 5 Years, Bryton Allard, Williston; Cory Geiszler, Rugby; Nicholas Gustafson, Stanley; David McCleary, Leeds; and Kirk Sather, Minot.