Safari Club gives Bob Morton Lifetime Achievement Award

Senator Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls, was honored recently by the NW Chapter of Safari Club International for his dedication and service to preserving the heritage of hunting in Washington.

Safari Club life-member Ed Owens presented Morton with a "Lifetime Achievement Award" plaque during a gathering of Republican senators on Tuesday.

The Safari Club is dedicated to wildlife conservation, education, and protecting the culture of hunting.

Throughout his career in the Legislature, Morton has worked for good wildlife management practices that support hunting opportunities and hunters, including management of predatory wildlife that threaten the livelihood of ranchers and public safety.