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From the left are Game Commission NE Region Information and Education Supervisor William Williams, Angelo Anastasi, Richard Walton, Game Commission NE Region Director Daniel Figured.

Richard Walton, Wilkes-Barre, and Angelo Anastasi, Duryea, were recently recognized by the Pennsylvania Game Commission for their contributions to the Game Commission’s Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE) program. The two men recently exceeded a combined 95 years of teaching HTE classes in Luzerne County. Both remain active instructors.

“There have been several changes to the Hunter-Trapper Education program during my 45 years of teaching classes,” Anastasi said. “I believe these changes ultimately enhanced young hunter recruitment and improved hunter safety.”

Walton and Anastasi also served as Game Commission Deputy Wildlife Conservation Officers. Walton recently retired after 47 years, and Anastasi after 29 years, of dedicated service to the agency. They frequently worked side-by-side performing law enforcement patrol, attending deputy training, and teaching HTE classes.

“These two men made significant contributions towards preserving Pennsylvania’s proud hunting heritage and protecting its rich wildlife resources,” said Game Commission NE Region Director, Daniel Figured. “Wildlife and sportsmen benefit from their efforts.”