{"id":4941,"date":"2021-05-10T10:48:57","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T13:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nbwildlifefederation-org.bootuptechnology.ca\/?page_id=4941"},"modified":"2025-06-18T17:24:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T20:24:32","slug":"past-members-memorial","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nbwildlifefederation.org\/fr\/memorials\/past-members-memorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Past Members Memorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

This page is dedicated to past members of the New Brunswick Wildlife Federation.
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ANTHONY (TONY) LANGEN
\n1909 – 2008
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\"Anthony<\/p>\n

A dedicated sportsman and wildlife conservationist who made the effort to make a difference.<\/p>\n

A WWII veteran, Tony served with the RCAF from 1940 to 1961 and was employed by the Department of National Defence, Logistics Branch, No. 5 Supply Depot, Moncton from 1962 until his retirement in 1974.<\/p>\n

From the early 1970’s to shortly before his passing, Tony held numerous positions with the N.B.W.F. and also the C.W.F. where he was a member of the C.W.F. Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

Tony held the office as President of the N.B.W.F. in 1972-1973 and returned to the position in 1978-1979. He also was a 1st<\/sup> VP and 2nd<\/sup> VP and District Governor, South East. He had a keen interest in forestry and held the position of Forestry Committee Chair for many years and was the N.B.W.F. Director on the Canadian Forestry Association of N.B. At the 1974 N.B.W.F. AGM, Tony donated an award to be presented to the Branch with the most forestry related activities. The \u00ab\u00a0Tony Langen Forestry Award\u00a0\u00bb continues to be awarded annually nearly fifty years later.<\/p>\n

Tony was also the N.B.W.F. representative on the Restigouche River Zone Management Committee.<\/p>\n

Tony’s efforts were recognized by his peers and he was the recipient of the N.B.W.F. 1985 \u00ab\u00a0Sportsman of the Year Award\u00a0\u00bb and the 1988 N.B.W.F. \u00ab\u00a0Appreciation Award\u00a0\u00bb. In 1980, he was named as a N.B.W.F. Honourary Life Member, a position for which he took a very active role.<\/p>\n

Tony’s outdoor passion was hunting deer and grouse and fishing for Atlantic salmon. For years, he and his wife Mary had a trailer at Quarryville. This enabled him to spend many hours fishing the Renous and the South Sevogle where his favourite spot was the Hovel Pool.\"\"<\/p>\n

He was an eager participant of Crown Reserve opportunities. One of his most memorable trips, and at the age of 90, was with his son Michael and grandson, Jeffrey, when they all caught grilse.<\/p>\n

One of the functions Tony performed at every N.B.W.F. AGM Banquet was to read the \u00ab\u00a0Sportsman’s Grace\u00a0\u00bb which he ended with a line which always brought a chuckle from those in attendance: \u00ab\u00a0Good Food… Good Meat… Good Friends… Let’s Eat.<\/em>\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n

Prepared by
\nJ. M.<\/p>\n

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DANIEL \u00ab\u00a0DAN\u00a0\u00bb FOWLER
\n1935 – 2014
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Dan was the epitome of an outdoors man and wildlife conservationist. His career as an Air Traffic Controller with its shift scheduling allowed him the opportunity to maximize his time as a guide, outfitter, hunter and angler.<\/p>\n

He guided for his friend, Fred Webb at his outfitting lodge located in the Tobique country. Lee Wulff was one of a number luminaries guided by Dan.<\/p>\n

After retirement, Dan built Nash Bar Lodge located downriver from Blackville on the Southwest Miramichi River. With the assistance of his wife, Phyllis, the lodge gained an international reputation with guests such as John Randolph, Editor and Publisher of Fly Fisherman Magazine.<\/p>\n

Dan’s passions were hunting and fishing. He hunted racoons and bobcats with the big hounds. Many nights were spent running after the dogs as they chased a critter to tree. He also hunted grouse with the companionship of his Brittany and stalked deer in the hardwood ridges and mountains.<\/p>\n

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Dan began his role as a concerned wildlife conservationist as a member of the Moncton Fish & Game Association in the early 1970s. He went on to hold the positions of Secretary and later President of the Association. He was one of a small committee of fellow Air Traffic Controllers who established the Association’s first Annual Fund-Raising Sportsmen’s Supper in 1974, and which has continued for nearly fifty years.<\/p>\n

Dan represented the Moncton Fish and Game Association as its Director on the Board of the N.B. Wildlife Federation and went on to hold the positions of 1st V.P., Secretary, President, Honourary Life Member and N.B.W.F. Director on the Canadian Wildlife Federation.<\/p>\n

Two years before his retirement, Dan transferred to the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), and worked on fish habitat in Atlantic Canada.<\/p>\n

Dan loved to fish Atlantic salmon however, he never missed an opportunity to cast a line for any species available. He was an excellent mentor to anyone who was fortunate to join his adventures.<\/p>\n

Dan Fowler: Guide, Outfitter, Angler, Hunter, Wildlife Conservationist and Mentor<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Prepared by
\nJ.M.<\/p>\n

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FRED WHEATON
\n2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On October 2nd 2016, the wildlife conservation community lost a dedicated volunteer and our Atlantic salmon lost its champion. As mentioned in Fred’s obituary: \u00ab\u00a0besides being a devout gardener and superior cook, he was an avid angler and was fiercely committed to the cause of salmon conservation. He believed that fishing was the birthright of all New Brunswickers, and worked tirelessly to support recreational fishing for current and future generations<\/em>\u00ab\u00a0.<\/p>\n

The N.B.W.F. family knew Fred as our long standing Fish Committee Chair. He served in that capacity for 41 years under 16 different Presidents.<\/p>\n

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Fred also held the following N.B.W.F. positions:<\/p>\n