Andy Russell, CM (1915 – June 1, 2005) was a famed Canadian conservationist and author who was made Member of the Order of Canada.
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Russel was born in 1915 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. He described his education as "limited formal education, considerable rocky mountain variety," but, with little formal education, he went on to write many books about his knowledge and experiences.
Russell had a passion the wilderness. He was also a noted outfitter, mountain guide, photographer, television broadcaster and story teller.
In 1976, he received the Julian T. Crandall Award for his efforts in conservation and in 1977 he was honored with the Order of Canada from the Governor General with approval from the Queen.
His many books include Grizzly Country, Horns in the High Country, Trails of a Wilderness Wanderer, and Adventures with Wild Animals.
He married Anna Kathleen Riggall with whom he had four sons and a daughter. One of his sons, naturalist Charlie Russell, carried on his work.
Russel died on June 1, 2005 in Pincher Creek, Alberta in south-west Canada at age 89.