Background
Spencer, James Leigh was born on August 18, 1947 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. Son of Truman Lee and Rose Marie (Poynter) Spencer.
editor writer wildlife biologist
Spencer, James Leigh was born on August 18, 1947 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. Son of Truman Lee and Rose Marie (Poynter) Spencer.
Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Wildlife Management, Louisiana State University, 1970.
Laboratory technician Soybean Division, Riceland Foods, Stuttgart, Arkansas, 1970-1974; plant supervisor, Riceland Foods, Stuttgart, Arkansas, 1974-1977; marketing specialist, Louisiana Farm Bureau, Baton Rouge, 1977-1980; freelance writer, Baton Rouge, 1980-1983; information officer, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Little Rock, 1983-1984; assistant wildlife division chief, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Little Rock, 1984-1988; news editor, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Little Rock, 1988-1991; assistant editor Arkansas Wildlife, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Little Rock, since 1991.
Staff Sergeant United States National Guard, 1970-1976. Member Wildlife Society (certified wildlife biologist), Ourdoor Writers Association American (1st and 2d place awards 1990, 91, 92, 93), Southeast Outdoor Press Association, Arkansas Outdoor Association (board directors 1988-1992), American Forestery Association, Arkansas Trappers Association (board directors since 1992), National Wild Turkey Federation (board directors Arkansas chapter 1988-1991).
Married Deborah Moncrief, November 18, 1981 (divorced October 1993). 1 child, Leslie Leigh.