CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville native and well-known outdoorsman Wade Bourne passed away Thursday, Dec. 15.

Ducks Unlimited announced Bourne’s passing on their Facebook page:

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of a friend, mentor, conservationist, waterfowler, and member of the Ducks Unlimited family. Wade Bourne, editor-at-large of Ducks Unlimited magazine, co-host of DU TV, and a frequent contributor to our website, passed away unexpectedly yesterday evening at his home in Clarksville, Tennessee.

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Our deepest condolences to the Bourne family, friends, and all of those who have come to love Wade’s passion for life, conservation and waterfowling over the years.”

Bourne hosted a nationally syndicated outdoors radio program that airs across the country and was recorded in Clarksville.

His daily show Wired 2 Hunt covered outdoor tips, equipment reviews, stories, recipes and much more focusing on outdoor recreation and conservation.

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