BRIT presented its 2016 International Award of Excellence in Conservation to Carter Smith, executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, on Thursday, Oct. 20. The event honors individuals whose contributions and leadership best reflect BRIT's core principles of conservation, sustainability and wise stewardship of the land.
Photos courtesy of Gary Logan
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