Little Rock Ducks Unlimited Sponsors honored former Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Commissioner Marion "Mack" McCollum with the sixth annual Jerry Jones Sportsman's Award on Oct. 26, 2010.
McCollum, a Stuttgart native, is best known as the founder of Mack's Prairie Wings, the nation's premier waterfowl hunting outfitter. His store has the same stature among waterfowl hunters that Bass Pro Shops has among fishermen and Cabela's has among big game hunters. Its presence solidifies Stuttgart's reputation as the duck hunting capital of the world. As a Life Sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, he's also a major contributor to the organization and duck hunting in Arkansas.
The award is given annually to those who have significantly contributed to the sport of duck hunting in Arkansas. Last year, the award went to George Dunklin. Other honorees include former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Sheffield Nelson and U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor.
Mack's Prairie Wings owner Marion "Mack" McCollum, left, will receive this year's Jerry Jones Sportsman's Award. McCollum is pictured with Mack's manager Chuck Lock at the 2009 Outdoor Hall of Fame Dinner in Little Rock.