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Mossy Oak Invests In The Future Of Conservation By Sponsoring NWTF’s National Academic Scholarship

Mossy Oak Sponsors NWTF's National Academic Scholarship

Mossy Oak

WEST POINT, MS --(Ammoland.com)- Melissa Bueker dreams of conserving wildlife and habitat for future generations, and now with a $10,000 National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) national scholarship sponsored by Mossy Oak, the outstanding student can turn her dream into reality.

Bueker plans to pursue a degree in wildlife conservation and management through the agriculture department at Missouri State University, and will be the the first in her family to attend college.

“I’m excited and honored to be recognized nationally as a future leader in conservation, especially by such well-known organizations,” said Bueker. “The scholarship money from the NWTF and Mossy Oak will allow me to focus on conservation opportunities and general school studies without the burden of financial obligations.”

“Like Mossy Oak, Melissa is committed to conservation, and we’re proud of her efforts and desire to continue on that path while furthering her education,” said Toxey Haas, Founder and CEO of Mossy Oak. “NWTF is active in getting young people outdoors and supporting conservation efforts. We’re glad to be a part of this scholarship program with such an upstanding organization.”

An avid hunter and conservationist, Bueker volunteers her time helping her community, is active in many organizations such as the Future Farmers of America, the Conservation Federation of Missouri and the National Honor Society. She also received $500 local and $2,000 state scholarships from the NWTF.

Bueker will receive official recognition for her scholarship at the 35th Annual NWTF Convention & Sports Show, February 17-20, 2011, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.

NWTF scholarships are set up to benefit youth with a commitment to conservation and preserving the hunting tradition, and recipients may pursue any type of degree they wish. To date, the NWTF has awarded more than $3 million through the program.

For more information on the NWTF and conservation programs they have available, log on to www.nwtf.com.

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Plan to Combat Deadly White-Nose Syndrome in Bats Seeks Comments

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- White-nose syndrome (WNS) has killed more than a million bats in the Northeast and has spread to 11 or more states in less than four years since its discovery near Albany, New York.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in collaboration with other federal and state agencies, and tribal governments, is proposing a coordinated national management plan to address this critical environmental issue. The proposed plan is available for review and comment beginning October 28, 2010.

The proposed plan, a joint federal-state effort, provides a framework for WNS investigation and response. A subsequent implementation plan will identify specific actions, the entities responsible for implementation of each action, and estimated costs.

“More than 50 agencies, organizations and individuals are working in concert on the white-nose syndrome response,” said WNS National Coordinator Jeremy Coleman, Ph.D., of the Service.

“The national management plan will help guide our use of limited resources wisely and efficiently in addressing this urgent threat to bats and to our environment.”

The Service will accept public comments on the proposed plan through December 26, 2010, to gather additional scientific and commercial information for consideration before the plan becomes final.

Little brown bat with white-nose syndrome, New York Credit: Al Hicks, NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation

The document and additional information about WNS are available online at http://www.fws.gov/WhiteNoseSyndrome/. Comments may be submitted by e-mail to WhiteNoseBats@fws.gov, by mail to WNS National Coordinator, New York Field Office, 3817 Luker Road, Cortland, NY 13045-9348, or by fax to 607-753-9699.

In addition to its online availability, the proposed plan may be viewed during weekday business hours by appointment at the New York Field Office by calling 607-753-9334. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339.

The proposed plan includes an overall strategy for investigating the cause of WNS and finding a way to manage it. The plan identifies key actions and the roles of federal and state agencies and other entities in addressing WNS nationally. It identifies seven focus areas of responsibility — communications, scientific and technical information dissemination, diagnostics, disease management, research coordination, disease surveillance, and conservation and recovery of affected species.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and a trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. For more information about our work and the people who make it happen, visit http://www.fws.gov.

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