History of the Mason Wildlife Exhibit
The Mason Wildlife Exhibit, located at the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Natural Resources Library, features fascinating displays about North America's indigenous wildlife. From the mighty black bear to the timid chukar, the exhibit is an outstanding place to learn more about these creatures that are so integral a part of the natural environment.
The exhibit is dedicated to increasing knowledge of and appreciation for the diverse wildlife of Utah and surrounding areas, as well as explaining the rold of wildlife management in conservation. Founded in 2017, the exhibit has close to 60 kinds of fish, mammals, and birds from all over North America. All the species found at the exhibit were donated by Jerry Mason.
Jerry was an avid hunter, angler, and outsoorsman. He hunted and fished extensively throughout North America and gathered a significant collection of big and small game animals that will remain on permanent display in the Quinney Library. He measured countless trophies of fellow hunters for the big game record books. He loved exploring the outdoors and enjoyed sharing his passion by organizing trips and expeditions with family, friends, and local souting groups. Over the pas two decades he worked to maintain a section of the High Line Trail System in the Uintah Mountains of Utah, bringing many different friends and family members into the wilderness as part of annual maintenance excursions.
Jerry also served as a volunteer for several local and state groups, including positions on the board of the Utah Wildlife Federation, the Division of Wildlife's Big Game Board, and local economic development committees. In addition, he committed himself broadly to conservation efforts involving wetland preservation and protection of wildlife habitat.
For more information or to schedule a group visit, email quinney.library@usu.edu or call (435) 797-2464.