2026 CNR Scholarship Booklet

Richard and Joanne Tlachac Hehn Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Joanne Tlachac Hehn as a tribute to her husband, Rich Hehn, who died on October 15, 2016, at the age of 66. He was known by his family and friends for his good humor and bear hugs, and as an avid hunter and fisherman. In retirement, he established a career of volunteering. A Vietnam War veteran, he served with the VFW honor guard. Rich was a member of the Daniel Boone Conservation League, the Wisconsin BMW Motorcycle Club, and former treasurer of Great Lakes Sport Fishermen. He also volunteered for the Western New Mexico Aviation Heritage Museum.

Dutch Holland Wildlife Ecology and Management and Philosophy Stoughton, Wisconsin

Olivia Kiecker Wildlife Ecology and Management Fremont, Wisconsin

Margaret Kostner Wildlife Ecology and Management Warrenville, Illinois

Katherine Kuehl Wildlife Ecology and Management Lonsdale, Minnesota

Ashlee Lord Wildlife Ecology and Management Oglesby, Illinois

Richard V. Frie Memorial - American Fisheries Society Scholarship

In 1996, the Richard Frie Memorial scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Richard Frie, who was an Associate Professor of Fisheries at UW-Stevens Point from 1989 to 1995. Dr. Frie was also President of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Fisheries Society at the time of his death. The Chapter was established in 1972 with the purpose of fostering the professional development of fisheries managers, scientists and students in Wisconsin. Bryson Kautz

Fisheries and Water Resources Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Clintonville, Wisconsin

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