Two Texas Game Wardens were recognized for their contributions to the agency recently at the January Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting.

Congratulations to Kirk Clendening and Jamal Allen.

Kirk Clendening Named SEAFWA Texas Officer of the Year

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Kirk Clendening is a Rusk County Game Warden and was named the 2024 Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Texas Officer of the Year.

Clendening was accepted into the 56th Texas Game Warden Academy in 2011. He is described as being a devoted conservation law enforcement officer, a great leader and has excellent judgment along with great communication skills.

He first served in Val Verde County, Smith County as Gamer Warden and he has also served as a full-time member of the Marine Tactical Operations Group in Corpus Christi. Clendening has been in Rusk County for over seven years.

Jamal Allen Named Shikar-Safari Club International Texas Officer of the Year

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Jamal Allen is a Game Warden in Jefferson County and was named the Shikar-Safari Club International 2025 Texas Officer of the Year.

Jamal graduated from the 63rd Texas Game Warden Academy in 2020 and began his service in Jefferson County. He has received other awards to in his short time as a Game Warden.

He was named the Coastal Conservation Association’s Texas Officer of the Year in 2022 for his enforcement efforts in the commercial shrimping and crabbing industry. He was also named by the Southeast Texas Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving as Officer of the Year for his BWI enforcement in both 2022 and 2024.

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Col. Ronald VanderRoest, TPWD Law Enforcement Director said in a press release,

Kirk Clendening and Jamal Allen represent the teamwork, integrity and professionalism that define Texas Game Wardens.

 

These two men are commended for their contributions to conservation law enforcement,  leadership, and dedication to protecting Texas’ natural resources and keeping with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department mission.

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