American Deer & Wildlife Alliance Now Accepting Nominations for the W.I.L.D. Awards

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- Creating a better habitat for business, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is proud to announce it is accepting nominations for its all-new Wildlife Industry, Leadership & Development (W.I.L.D.) Awards.

The W.I.L.D. Awards will spotlight real examples of what has been accomplished in the deer, wildlife and hunting industries, and the people and products who have made a significant impact. Nominations for the awards will be accepted through December 31, 2011.

“The spirit of the W.I.L.D. Awards is to recognize leading innovative approaches in products and to acknowledge the leadership of individuals in growing our industry,” says John Meng, president of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance.

“By showcasing the most innovative products and the dedicated stewards within our industry, the W.I.L.D. Awards will contribute to the overall promotion of the industry and help keep our American outdoor traditions strong.”

W.I.L.D. Award categories include New Product of the Year, Best Optics, Best Firearm Product, Best Hunting Ranch, Wildlife Stewardship, Outdoor Advocacy, Deer Breeder of the Year and many others. To review the categories and submit nominations, please go to www.surveygizmo.com/s3/616163/WILD-Awards-Nominations

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA sponsors the Points Report, a full-color quarterly newsletter providing industry news and commentary; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; and www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters. ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, a nationally broadcast television program on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot (www.OutdoorPatriot.com), a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests.

To learn more about the W.I.L.D. Awards and the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 512.778.6292.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 512.778.6292 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- Recently, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) teamed up with outdoor television host Todd Cast and Cast of Dreams to fulfill the wishes of 13-year-old Jonathan Beach, a cystic fibrosis patient who’s big dream was to hunt.

The story of that very special event airs next week on TNT Outdoor Explosion, and ADWA urges all sportsmen to watch.

TNT Outdoor Explosion will air on The Pursuit Channel (DirecTV 608, Dish 240), Monday at 10:30 p.m.; Thursday at 6 p.m.; and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All times are CST.

“There are times and situations in life that require no thought, No debate. No questions. You just do. And, when we heard about Jonathan’s situation and lifelong wish to hunt, I knew this was one of those times,” says John Meng, president of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance.

“Jonathan has endured more hardship and heartache at 13 than many of us deal with in a lifetime so it was a great privilege and honor for us to help coordinate this hunt. There are sportsmen all around this country who, like Todd, selflessly give their time and resources to help make others’ dreams come true and this is a story that needs to be seen and shared.”

Jonathan’s hunt features the Whitetail Junction Ranch in Junction, Texas, a scenic 3,000-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country owned by Jim and Annie Shrieve. The ranch employs an intensive management and feeding program that has produced an impressive variety of exotics plus great whitetail deer with antlers of excellent tine length and mass.

TNT Outdoor Explosion is a high-energy, reality-based outdoor show, founded by Todd Cast, that covers multiple continents and many different game species. With more than 30 years of in-the-field experience, Cast has developed a strong reputation and following in the outdoor television industry. TNT Outdoor Explosion airs three times a week on The Pursuit Channel (DirecTV 608, Dish 240), Monday at 10:30 p.m.; Thursday at 6 p.m.; and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All times are CST.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; and www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters. ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, a nationally broadcast television program on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot (www.OutdoorPatriot.com), a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests.

To nominate a terminally ill child for a dream hunt or to donate to the Cast of Dreams effort, please go to www.tntoutdoorexplosion.com. To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dr. Deer Inc., the industry’s leading voice for modern deer management.

ADWA and Dr. James C. Kroll, known nationally as ‘Dr. Deer,’ will work together to promote the deer industry and increase public awareness for issues relating to deer, hunting and wildlife management.

“Dr. Kroll is widely recognized as the Father of Modern Whitetail Management, and it’s a privilege and honor to be working with him to promote the benefits of deer management,” says John Meng, president of the American Deer Association.

“There are many misconceptions today, even among sportsmen, about deer management and the benefits that well-conceived management plans can bring to properties of all sizes. We will work closely with Dr. Kroll to create greater awareness for how hunters and land owners can improve hunting experiences through wildlife management, a practice we know will ultimately increase overall hunting participation.”

The director of the Institute for White-tailed Deer Management and Research and Henry M. Rockwell Chair of Forestry, Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU), Dr. Kroll has authored more than 300 technical and popular articles, ten books and numerous videos. Over the past three decades, he has appeared on TNN, ESPN, the Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, Wild TV and Pursuit Channel, winning two awards for his Dr. Deer contributions. He appears weekly on North American Whitetail TV, and stars in Winchester presents Dr. Deer. He is recognized as the authority on intensive whitetail management and economic development of wildlife-recreation enterprises and one of the founding fathers of the Texas Deer Association.

Dr. Kroll has also recently introduced his all-new Dr. Deer Management System, the industry’s first automated deer management consulting service. Developed in partnership with GMS, the Dr. Deer Management System helps hunters and land owners keep accurate records on their hunting properties and receive a professional analysis and consultation by Dr. Kroll within just a few hours. The program provides more than 27 different reports, year-to-year comparisons as well as geographical analysis for property and production quality. For more information on the Dr. Deer Management System, visit www.DrDeer.com

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; and www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters. ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, a nationally broadcast television program on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot (www.OutdoorPatriot.com), a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests.

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- Taylor Brands LLC, the official manufacturer and wholesale distributor of Smith & Wesson and Schrade Knives, has renewed its sponsorship of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance to help promote outdoor traditions and conservation.

Founded in 1975 by Stewart Taylor, Taylor Brands has manufactured, designed and distributed high-quality stainless steel knives and accessories from its 163,000-square-foot distribution center. Outdoor enthusiasts from hunters and ranch owners to anglers have found Taylor Brands to be synonymous with quality cutting tools for more than 30 years.

“ADWA works on many levels to promote the outdoor industry and raise awareness on important issues, and we are very proud to continue our support for their efforts, particularly those that encourage youth involvement in the outdoors,” says Joe Byrd, advertising and marketing manager for Taylor Brands.

For more information on Taylor Brands LLC, and to access their product catalog, please visit www.taylorbrandsllc.com or call 800.251.0254.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; and www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters. ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, a nationally broadcast television program on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot (www.OutdoorPatriot.com), a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests.

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- Working in conjunction with the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA), the Hunter Heritage Foundation is inviting young sportsmen (ages 8 to 15) to attend the 3rd Annual Pigapalooza Youth Hog Hunt.

The event will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at DB Hunting Ranch in Bertram, Texas, and will provide an afternoon of fun outdoor activities, a pork sandwich lunch and an evening hog hunt.

“Affordability and accessibility are major obstacles for getting our youth involved in hunting today, and our annual Pigapalooza Youth Hunt offers a great opportunity for kids to get outdoors, learn a little about wildlife and enjoy the thrill of hunting with a group of their peers,” says ADWA President John Meng.

“We’re very excited to provide this experience to young sportsmen who might not otherwise have the opportunity.”

The Hunter Heritage Foundation is a 501(3)c charitable organization dedicated to educating children on wildlife and conservation issues and increasing youth participation within hunting traditions. As part of its mission, HHF holds numerous camps and educational clinics during the year and produces SPIKES Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps, industry events across the country and public libraries across the country.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; and www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters. ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, a nationally broadcast television program on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot (www.OutdoorPatriot.com), a monthly podcast which features lively commentary and industry guests.

Cost is only $50 for one non-trophy class hog per youth hunter. Space is limited. Youth must be accompanied by parent or guardian with a valid Texas hunting license. Call ADWA to reserve space today at 877.331.8607.

To learn more about the ADWA or the Hunter Heritage Foundation, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or www.HunterHeritage.org or call 877.331.8607. To become an ADWA fan on Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/pages/American-Deer-Wildlife-Alliance.

Outdoor Patriot Show Highlights Wolf Debate

Outdoor Patriot Show

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- A rallying cry for our outdoor American traditions, the Outdoor Patriot Show has never shied away from controversial topics and the new episode is no exception.

In this newest episode of Outdoor Patriot, host John Meng charges that the ‘so-called’ wolf recovery plan, the on-going decimation of elk herds and rampant enviro-litigation begs the question…”Who is really in charge of our nation’s wildlife policy?”

The Outdoor Patriot Show is available online at www.OutdoorPatriot.com, Facebook, Twitter, Apple iTunes and many other podcast directory sites.

“The fact is that wildlife management is being determined more and more by politics rather of science. Our state and federal regulations that manage our lands and wildlife are seemingly being crafted and enforced at the whim of the political breeze; the biggest donors, the loudest fringe group, the well-healed activists that hire an army of lobbyists and high-powered lawyers. Instead, we should be acting on what we know is best for the animals and wildlife management,” says John Meng, host and producer of The Outdoor Patriot Show.

This month’s episode also features special guest James Reynolds, co-owner of Cedar Creek Camo, an all-new innovative line of camo apparel that is heating up the Southwest. Cedar Creek Camo features a unique 12 earth-tone, year-round color palette that creates a realistic 3-D effect and maximizes concealment in a wide variety of hunting environments.

Sponsored by the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA), the Outdoor Patriot Show provides information and lively commentary on important issues that threaten our American outdoor traditions. The podcast is available at www.OutdoorPatriot.com and Apple iTunes. Plus, the Outdoor Patriot provides a steady stream of news and information through Facebook and Twitter (www.twitter.com/outdoorpatriot).

Based in Austin, Texas, the Outdoor Patriot Show provides information and lively commentary on important issues that threaten our American outdoor traditions. The Outdoor Patriot Show is available online at www.OutdoorPatriot.com, Facebook, Twitter, Apple iTunes and many other online venues. For information on advertising, booking and/or sponsorship opportunities, call 877.331.8600 or visit www.OutdoorPatriot.com

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is proud to announce it has renewed its title sponsorship of Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories for 2011.

Deer & Wildlife Stories kicks off its third season this week on the Pursuit Channel. For a quick preview of the upcoming season, visit http://keithwarren.net/?p=819

“Deer farming is one of the fastest growing industries in rural America, and it’s a fun and profitable. Yet, like most farmers and ranchers, deer farmers today face many challenges, not the least of which is education. Deer farming has been in this country since around 1908, but there are still many people who do not appreciate the unique and significant benefits to wildlife and agriculture that raising deer provide,” says John Meng, president of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance. “Deer & Wildlife Stories is helping to tell that story, and we’re proud to be the title sponsor again this year.”

Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories airs three times a week on the Pursuit Channel, showing on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 12 a.m. All times are EST.

“Raising deer is a great business and it’s a lot of fun,” says Keith Warren, host and producer of the Deer & Wildlife Stories. “This season, we’re showing a new side of the deer industry and it’s not just about raising deer. It’s about the people who enjoy their lives and a lifestyle connected with nature. This is going to be an incredible season.”

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters; and BuckBreeders.com, a search engine for deer farmers and exotic game ranchers.

ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, a nationally broadcast television program on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot, a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests.

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- A rallying cry for our outdoor American traditions, the Outdoor Patriot Show welcomes outdoor television and radio personality Alan Warren as its special guest on this month’s show.

The Outdoor Patriot Show is available online at www.OutdoorPatriot.com, Facebook and Apple iTunes.

On this episode of the Outdoor Patriot Show, Warren shares the hot topics of the day among his television viewers and radio listeners and he discusses his passion for increasing availability for youth outdoor education.

I Support Outdoors Ed

Warren founded the public service campaign www.ISupportOutdoorEd.com and his mission is to provide outdoor education classes for children in schools across the country.

Alan Warren Outdoors airs nine times each week on The Pursuit Channel (DirecTV 608) and the Alan Warren Outdoors Radio Show is distributed on the Salem Radio Network nationwide Saturdays from 5:00-7:00am CST. Listeners can call Alan’s radio show at 877.956.9566. For more details: http://www.awoshow.com.

Sponsored by the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA), the Outdoor Patriot Show provides information and lively commentary on important issues that threaten our American outdoor traditions. The podcast is available at www.OutdoorPatriot.com and Apple iTunes. Plus, the Outdoor Patriot provides a steady stream of news and information through its Facebook and Twitter (www.twitter.com/outdoorpatriot).

ADWA is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; and the www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters. ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, which airs on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot Show, a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests. For more information on ADWA, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to the preservation our American outdoor traditions. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is pleased to welcome Cedar Creek Camo, makers of the original cedar camouflage, as its newest Patron Sponsor in promoting the outdoor industry and preserving our outdoor traditions.

“We are pleased to welcome Cedar Creek Camo as a patron sponsor, and we are extremely grateful for their generous participation to build greater awareness for outdoor issues and increase youth participation,” says John Meng, president of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance.

“Cedar Creek Camo is one of the most practical camo patterns I’ve seen, and I personally look forward to putting their camo to good use this season.”

Located near Bastrop, Texas, Cedar Creek Camo offers a full line of 3-D camouflaged apparel, The all-new Cedar Creek Camo pattern was in development for more than three years and carefully designed by seasoned hunters to bring to life the illusion of the busy cedar country. The unique 12 earth-tone, year-round color palette creates a realistic 3-D effect which maximizes concealment in a wide variety of hunting environments.

Cedar Creek Camo

Cedar Creek Camo is available via an online store and through a growing family of retailers. To learn more about Cedar Creek Camo, located a retailer or to learn more about distribution opportunities, please visit www.CedarCreekCamo.com.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; and www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters. ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, a nationally broadcast television program on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot (www.OutdoorPatriot.com), a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests.

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org .

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- On Nov. 2nd, North Dakota voters will consider Measure 2, a ballot initiative which could restrict hunting opportunities and land owners’ rights.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) reaffirms its support for freedom of choice among sportsmen in all forms of hunting and private property rights for land owners.

The ADWA strongly believes support for all forms of hunting creates more hunting opportunities, provides greater accessibility for sportsmen of all ages, and helps preserve our American outdoor traditions.

“Measure 2 will ban certain types of hunting, cost thousands of jobs in the state and - even more disturbing – take away a land owner’s right to do what they want with their own property,” says John Meng, president of ADWA.

“Private property rights are the cornerstone of America. If North Dakota’s Measure 2 is passed, sportsmen will have less opportunities to hunt and we all lose a bit more of our freedom. We lose more of what makes us Americans.”

If approved, the ballot initiative known as Measure 2 will ban hunting preserves and prevent sportsmen from deciding for themselves how and where to hunt. In addition, the measure will make it a criminal offense for someone to operate a game ranch which involves privately-owned big game or exotic mammals.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; and the www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters. ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, which airs on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot, an online podcast which features commentary and industry guests.

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is pleased to welcome the Deer Breeders Co-Op as its newest partner in promoting the deer and wildlife industry.

The two organizations will work together to promote the deer industry and increase youth participation in the outdoors.

“The Deer Breeders Co-Op is one of the fastest growing deer associations in the country and we are very excited to welcome them as a new member to the ADWA,” says John Meng, president of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance.

“The DBC is extremely family-focused, and they understand the critical need for all of us to work together to educate our youth on the importance of land stewardship and wildlife management. If we fail to instill within our children a sense of value and understanding in the outdoors, we will fail to ensure that our hunting and agricultural traditions are around for future generations. We’re glad to have the DBC’s support and we look forward to working with them.”

Deer Breeders Co-Op

Founded in 2008, the Deer Breeders Co-Op (DBC) works with organizations and state wildlife agencies across America to foster better habitat, hunting regulations and deer conservation programs that lead to a vibrant and thriving deer industry. In addition, the DBC provides collective bargaining and greater purchasing power for producers and professionals working within the deer industry, and their families.

To that end, the DBC constantly works with insurance firms, feed companies and many other merchants to ensure its members receive the best possible prices for products and services important to their businesses. For more information, visit www.DeerBreedersCo-Op.com

“The ADWA has been an outspoken advocate for the deer industry and youth participation, and we are pleased to support their efforts,” says Robert Williams, president of the Deer Breeders Co-Op.

“They have many youth outreach programs, including a growing FFA initiative that is introducing FFA students and teachers to deer farming. Our organization is strongly dedicated to family and we know that our children are the future of our industry. We must help educate them whenever and wherever possible, and we’re eager to work side by side with ADWA to achieve those goals.”

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; and www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters.

ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, a nationally broadcast television program on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot (www.OutdoorPatriot.com), a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests.

• To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

New ‘Outdoor Patriot’ Show Welcomes Facebook Fans

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- Rallying sportsmen, ranchers and wildlife enthusiasts to fight for their outdoor American traditions, the all-new Outdoor Patriot Show is welcoming fans to its new Facebook page.

The Outdoor Patriot Show is utilizing the popular social media site to provide a steady stream of information and lively commentary on important issues that threaten our American outdoor traditions.

The new monthly podcast — available at www.OutdoorPatriot.com — is also launching special one-minute commentaries and interview segments exclusively through Facebook.

The show’s current guest is Darren La Sorte, Hunting Policy Manager for the National Rifle Association (NRA). La Sorte provides an informative report on the NRA’s efforts to protect hunters’ rights. Last month’s episode featured a report on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) by Shawn Schafer, executive director of the North American Deer Farmers Association.

“Our liberty to hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors is under constant attack from well-funded groups who want to ban all hunting and strip away private property rights, and the Outdoor Patriot is a call to arms for sportsmen to get involved,” says John Meng, host of The Outdoor Patriot. “The fact that hunter participation is on the decline and that our children are more disconnected from nature than ever before are wake up calls. We cannot sit idly by and still expect our American outdoor traditions to prevail.”

To listen online or download the Outdoor Patriot show to your computer or iPod, visit www.OutdoorPatriot.com or the OutdoorPatriot page on Facebook.

The Outdoor Patriot Show is sponsored by the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA). ADWA is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; and the www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters. ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, which airs on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot, a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests. For more information on ADWA, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to the preservation our American outdoor traditions. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Hunters Ridge Ranch

CAMDENTON, Mo. --(AmmoLand.com)- One of the hunting industry’s best kept secrets, Hunter Ridge Ranch recently turned over its lodge, lake and landscape to eight young, enthusiastic sportsmen for the First Annual Backwoods Adventure Youth Camp.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) helped coordinate the three-day event which hosted four boys and four girls to fishing, swimming, exotic photo safari and hiking, as well as educational opportunities such as turkey calling, taxidermy, Native American crafts, and antler scoring.

“Hunters and sportsmen know that wildlife conservation and land stewardship must be taught and passed down to future generations, so we were happy to host the camp at Hunter Ridge Ranch,” says Oscar Hunter, owner of Hunter Ridge Ranch.

“Our youth need to receive fun and memorable outdoor experiences so they will develop a stronger connection and appreciation for nature. I think the exotic animals and the lake we have on our ranch made for a great location. The staff and I had a great time.”

All of the children received complimentary back packs full of donated supplies and gifts they received throughout the week including arrow head necklaces they made, fishing rods, tackle boxes, turkey calls, as well as the survival necessities like compasses and ADWA water bottles.

“We were up early and ran hard all day long,” says ADWA Regional Director Cody Ryan Greaney. “The Hunter Ridge Ranch made for a perfect summer camp setting and the wildlife opportunities were abundant for these kids. All of the staff at the ranch made a special impression on each child and everyone is already excited about the possibilities for next year.”

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication; and www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters. ADWA also sponsors the Outdoor Patriot (www.OutdoorPatriot.com), a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests. For more information on the ADWA, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Nestled deep in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri, Hunter Ridge Ranch features a 1,000-acre reserve and 2,000 acres of free-range property which is home to some of the largest whitetail trophy deer in the world, plus magnificent elk, red stag, buffalo and fallow deer. Hunter Ridge Ranch also provides fishing in Lake Niangua full of bass, crappie, catfish and blue gill, along with pristine conditions for excellent duck and turkey hunting. Above all, Hunter Ridge Ranch fully caters to its guests’ individual needs to make their visit a truly memorable experience.

To learn more about Hunter Ridge Ranch or its corporate and customized packages, call 800.288.9997 or visit www.hunterridgeranch.com.

Headquartered in Camdenton, Mo., Hunter Ridge Ranch is one of the nation’s premium hunting destinations for a world-class outdoor experience. For more information on the Hunter Ridge Whitetails, call 800.288.9997.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance ‘Outdoor Patriot’ Show

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- Are you an Outdoor Patriot?

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance has launched an all-new monthly podcast, Outdoor Patriot, to rally sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts on issues that threaten our American outdoor traditions.

The new show — available at www.OutdoorPatriot.com — features news, lively commentary and special guests.

The show’s current guest is Darren La Sorte, Hunting Policy Manager for the National Rifle Association (NRA). La Sorte provides an informative report on the NRA’s efforts to protect hunters’ rights.

“Our industry and, indeed our outdoor way of life, is under assault every day. We’re barraged, berated and sometimes beleaguered at the constant attacks on our liberty to hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors, so this show is more ‘forceful’ in its message than ADWA’s other media channels,” says ADWA President John Meng who hosts the show.

“Of course, ADWA is still working to inform and educate the public on deer and wildlife issues and we are expanding our youth outreach programs all the time. But Outdoor Patriot is different. It’s a call to action for sportsmen to get involved!”

Last month’s episode of Outdoor Patriot featured Shawn Schafer, executive director of the North American Deer Farmers Association.

To listen online or download the Outdoor Patriot show to your computer or iPod, visit www.OutdoorPatriot.com or the OutdoorPatriot page on Facebook.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; and the www.iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters. ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, which airs on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot, a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests.

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to the preservation our American outdoor traditions. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

iHuntAmerica.com Introduced by American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- Creating a better habitat for business, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) has launched an all-new member service – iHuntAmerica.com , an interactive listing directory for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters.

The site features comprehensive functionality and allows sportsmen to locate ADWA-member hunts by price, region, hunt type, guide service, lodging facilities and/or by 40 different species.

iHuntAmerica.com is operated as a member service by ADWA and also features hunting gear and products, classified ads, picture gallery, hunting tips and much more.

“Promoting the industry and facilitating commerce is part of ADWA’s mission, and the new iHuntAmerica website will help our members promote their hunting services and products to sportsmen across the country,” says John Meng, president of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance. “Our membership includes many game ranches and outfitters and iHuntAmerica.com will provide directory listings.”

Featured listings on iHuntAmerica.com are one of the many benefits of a Business Elite membership in ADWA. The new site will also provide a basic directory for individual game ranches and outfitters who belong to ADWA-affiliated organizations.

Outfitters and game ranches interested in listing their hunts should go visit http://ihuntamerica.com/

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, wildlife management issues, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; and the iHuntAmerica.com website, a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters. ADWA also sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, a nationally broadcast television program on the Pursuit Channel, and the Outdoor Patriot, a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests.

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- Hunting affordability and accessibility are growing concerns in the outdoor industry, but it was not a problem for nearly a dozen children and their parents who enjoyed the thrill of the hunt and the taste of pork at the 2nd Annual Pigapalooza Youth Hog Hunt.

Sponsored by the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA), the event was recently hosted at the DB Hunting Ranch in Bertram, Texas.

“The Pigapalooza is always a fun event for the kids but, more importantly, it is another means for us to address the growing problem of hunting affordability and accessibility,” says John Meng, president of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance.

“Our children today are the sportsmen and conservationists of tomorrow. We, as a society and an industry, must work now to ensure that wildlife stewardship and outdoor participation exists 10, 20 and 30 years from now. The Pigapalooza is only one event during the year, but I know each and every one these kids will remember this experience for a long, long time.”

The Pigapalooza Youth Hog Hunt provides a fun and affordable hunting opportunity for children, ages 8-17, and serves pork sandwich lunches and educational activities to help inform children about wildlife issues. At this year’s event, Wildlife Analytical Laboratories (www.DeerAge.com) provided an informative talk on wildlife stewardship and aging deer through forensics, while other ADWA volunteers provided sessions on duck calling, archery and led a nature walk. In addition to the hunt, children also received free duck calls, scent-masking sticks from Trophy Blend Scents, ADWA caps and a chance to win a free hunt at the ADWA Youth Safari Camp opening later this spring.

“It was a pleasure to be at this event,” says Henry Chidgey, owner of Wildlife Analytical Laboratories. “I very much enjoyed the opportunity to share some of our passion and knowledge about wildlife stewardship with the young folks and I really want to compliment ADWA and the work they do.”

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization working to promote the deer and wildlife industry and to preserve our American outdoor traditions. As a part of its public education efforts, ADWA produces Points Journal, a full-color magazine covering industry news, products and services; Spikes Magazine, a quarterly youth publication distributed to summer camps and public libraries across the country; the Outdoor Patriot, a monthly podcast which features commentary and industry guests; and sponsors Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, a nationally broadcast television program on the Pursuit Channel. ADWA also produces the iHuntAmerica.com website (www.iHuntAmerica.com), a comprehensive search engine for hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters.

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas --(AmmoLand.com)- Host of the popular Deer & Wildlife Stories outdoor program, Keith Warren received wide-sweeping gratitude and praise for his public support for the deer farming industry at the annual North American Deer Farmers Association (NADeFA) Conference held last week in Toledo, Ohio.

Warren was a guest speaker at the event and has been a longtime proponent of the deer industry.

“Preserving our outdoor lifestyle and agricultural pursuits is extremely important, and I’m very proud to promote the state and national organizations which are working every day to improve the quality of our deer herds across North America,” says Keith Warren.

“Our Deer & Wildlife Stories program is informative and educational as we address issues such as deer overpopulation, habitat management and conservation. Whitetail deer are undeniably the star of the show, but we also feature many of the hard-working men, women and their families who make up this exciting and growing industry.”

The NADeFA Annual Conference was held in Toledo, Ohio, and featured more than 250 exhibitors and nearly 1,000 deer farmers, elk breeders and other wildlife professionals from across North America. In addition to special guest speakers like Warren, the event hosted several fund-raising auctions, educational seminars, antler and photo contests, dart gun competition, venison tasting competitions, and much more.

According to Economic Impact Study of the United States Cervid Farming Industry by Texas A&M University, the deer (aka cervid) industry includes nearly 10,000 facilities, mostly in rural areas of the nation. and generates $3 billion of economic activity while supporting nearly 30,000 jobs. These results highlight the fact that the cervid farming industry continues to be a vital contributor to the rural economies of the United States.

One of outdoor television’s most outspoken celebrities, Warren has been an advocate for outdoor participation for more than 25 years. Through his television programs, special guest appearances across the country, Facebook and other venues, Warren stresses to sportsmen the importance of ‘taking the High Road,” not only within the industry, but in their every day lives as well. The High Road is a positive message that focuses on the privileges that Americans enjoy because of those that blazed the trail of freedom. He recently received the 2009 Sportsman’s Choice Award at the Sportsman Channel’s annual awards ceremony during the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show.

Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories is sponsored by the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) and kicked off its second season earlier this year on the Pursuit Channel. The show airs three times a week on the Pursuit Channel, showing on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 12 a.m. All times are EST. Warren also produces The High Road with Keith Warren which airs also three times a week on The Pursuit Channel (Direct TV 608): Friday at 12 a.m., Sunday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Additionally, both shows can be seen streaming online 24/7 at www.keithwarren.net.

For more information about Keith Warren, his programs or for advertising/sponsorship opportunities, email outdooradventures@keithwarren.net or visit www.KeithWarren.net

Based in New Braunfels, Keith Warren Outdoor Adventures produces The High Road and Deer & Wildlife Stories programs, airing on The Pursuit Channel. Keith Warren productions are designed to encourage others to become actively involved in the outdoors as the ultimate conservationists and stewards of the land. For more information on Keith Warren Outdoor Adventures, visit www.KeithWarren.net.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas —–(AmmoLand.com)- The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is inviting young sportsmen (ages 8 to 15) to attend the 2nd Annual Pigapalooza Youth Hog Hunt.

The event will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at DB Hunting Ranch in Bertram, Texas, and will provide a morning and evening hunt as well as a pork sandwich lunch and other fun, educational activities.

“This is our second year to offer the Pigapalooza Youth Hunt, and we are very excited to help introduce the thrill of hunting to children who might not otherwise have the opportunity,” says ADWA President John Meng.

“ADWA was established in part to encourage more youth involvement in the sport by creating greater accessibility and affordability. The DB Hunting Ranch is our co-sponsor for the event and their support for this event has been tremendous.”

Working in conjunction with ADWA, the American Deer & Wildlife Foundation is a 501(3)c non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the accessibility and affordability of hunting for youth and educating children on wildlife and conservation issues. As part of its mission, ADWF also produces a quarterly youth publication, SPIKES Magazine, which is distributed to summer camps and industry events across the country.

ADWA partners with companies and organizations within the deer and wildlife industry to promote products, services, membership benefits and overall growth of the industry through youth and public education. Serving as a ‘PR engine’ for its members, ADWA combines the benefits of marketing and education to inspire credibility among consumers and unity within the industry, and ADWA now broadcasts public policy messages to millions of households via the Outdoor Channel network. ADWA is also the title sponsor of Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories program, now airing on the Pursuit Channel.

Cost is only $50 for one non-trophy class hog per youth hunter. Space is limited. Youth must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Call ADWA to reserve space today at 877.331.8607.

To learn more about the ADWA or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607. To become an ADWA fan on Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/pages/American-Deer-Wildlife-Alliance.

About:
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas —-(AmmoLand.com)- The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Hunt for the Hungry program (www.huntforthehungry.com) in Green Bay, Wis. ADWA will help pay for processing and packaging costs of venison going to families in need, and encourages other groups and individual sportsmen to support similar programs across the country with their deer or cash donations.

Many states that have seen increased donations after the state’s offered financial incentives for the venison processing. For example, Ohio hunters last year more than double the previous year’s donation total, providing venison for 220,000 meals. However, not every state is seeing the increased deer donations. The annual Hunt for the Hungry program in Green Bay, Wis., reports its deer donations are down 50 percent from last year.

“While this is not a holiday story anyone wants to hear, more people in the United States, including children, are going hungry than ever before in history, according to the recent U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “Household Food Security” report,” says John Meng, president of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance. “We wanted to take a more direct approach and help promote venison donations to pantries. Processing and packaging costs can deter some hunters, especially in tough economic times, but ADWA and others are working to offset those expenses.”

The annual USDA report stated that 17 million American households — 14.6% — were “food insecure” in 2008, the highest level observed since the report was first undertaken in 1995. The numbers represent 49 million Americans, including nearly 17 million children.

“More people are coming in to get help with food this year, but the number of hunters donating venison is down,” says Lee Dude, who founded Hunt for the Hungry in 1995. “I imagine hunters are keeping deer to feed their own families and help their friends in need. We greatly appreciate ADWA’s support.”

Founded in 1995, Hunt for the Hungry processed 1,375 deer and more than 140,000 pounds of deer and wild game meat for needy families in 2008. Hunt for the Hungry is also part of the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry network.

ADWA partners with companies and organizations within the deer and wildlife industry to promote products, services, membership benefits and overall growth of the industry through youth and public education. Serving as a ’PR engine’ for its members, ADWA combines the benefits of marketing and education to inspire credibility among consumers and unity within the industry, and ADWA now broadcasts public policy messages to millions of households via the Outdoor Channel network. ADWA is also the title sponsor of Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories program, airing on the Pursuit Channel later this month.

To learn more about the ADWA or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607. To become an ADWA fan on Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/pages/American-Deer-Wildlife-Alliance.

About:
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas —-(AmmoLand.com)- The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance™ (ADWA) welcomes sportsmen, wildlife professionals and enthusiasts to become Facebook Fans and share their appreciation for the outdoor industry and our American outdoor traditions.

With an active presence on Facebook.com, ADWA will further increase communication opportunities for its members, address issues important to the deer and wildlife industry and promote youth education.

In addition to visiting the ADWA website (www.deerwildlifealliance.org) deer and wildlife enthusiasts can now share information with others through the acclaimed social networking site.

“We’re extremely excited about the ability to communicate new industry information and membership updates through the Facebook network,” says Alicia Clements, operations manager for ADWA. “ADWA is dedicated to being an informational conduit for sportsmen and businesses within the outdoor industry, so communicating in as many venues as possible is essential to building awareness for issues important to our members and wildlife enthusiasts across the country.”

To become an ADWA fan on Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/pages/American-Deer-Wildlife-Alliance and click become a fan. ADWA Facebook fans will receive the latest information on ADWA events, sponsorship opportunities, and be among the first to hear important issues impacting sportsmen, wildlife managers and ranchers across the country. Spread the word by encouraging your friends to become a fan too!

ADWA partners with companies and organizations within the deer and wildlife industry to promote products, services, membership benefits and overall growth of the industry through youth and public education. Serving as a ‘PR engine’ for its members, ADWA combines the benefits of marketing and education to inspire credibility among consumers and unity within the industry, and ADWA now broadcasts public policy messages to millions of households via the Outdoor Channel network. ADWA is also the title sponsor of Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories program, airing on the Pursuit Channel later this month.

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607.

About:
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Silver Stag knife, laser-engraved with the ADWA logo

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas —-(AmmoLand.com)- Serving to promote the deer and wildlife industry, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance™ (ADWA) and Silver Stag™ Knives, specialists in hand-crafted field gear, are pleased to announce a new cooperative program to raise funds for youth education.

With the new Silver Stag program, any individual making a donation to ADWA in the amount of $250 or more will receive an exclusive Silver Stag knife, laser-engraved with the ADWA logo. One hundred percent of the donations will be directed to ADWA’s youth initiatives, such as the educational youth clinics, school seminars, New Hunterz program and Spikes Magazine.

“Silver Stag is well-known in the industry for its high-quality, custom-made hunting knives and other gear and they are strongly dedicated to helping us provide outdoor and wildlife education for our youth,” says Alicia Clements, operators manager for ADWA. “We are pleased to welcome Silver Stag as a new member in the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, and we are extremely grateful for their generous participation to drive more donations and membership.”

Silver Stag Knives™ has captured the essence of a bygone era by combining skilled American labor with natural raw materials to produce unique, functional and attractive one-of-a-kind field tools. Their knives are made from shed North American deer, elk, or moose antler handles, and the company features 50 different designs. For more information on Silver Stag products, visit www.silverstag.com

ADWA partners with companies and organizations within the deer and wildlife industry to promote products, services, membership benefits and overall growth of the industry through youth and public education. Serving as a ‘PR engine’ for its members, ADWA combines the benefits of marketing and education to inspire credibility among consumers and unity within the industry, and ADWA now broadcasts public policy messages to millions of households via the Outdoor Channel network. ADWA is also the title sponsor of Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories program, currently airing on the Outdoor Channel.

To make a donation and receive your exclusive ADWA Silver Stag antler-handled knife, go to http://deerwildlifealliance.org/join-adwa.htm

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607.

About:
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas – -(AmmoLand.com)- Education is key in getting today’s youth motivated to turn off their electronics and venture into the outdoors. The American Deer and Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) supports the mission of getting kids motivated and interested in the outdoors and is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Deer in School educational program, a joint venture that brings live whitetail deer to more than 20,000 public school children in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.

Founded by Steve Porter from Lake Bronson, Minn., the Deer in School program features live trophy whitetail to educate students about deer behavior, antler development, life cycles of the whitetail deer and hunting techniques. By turning kids onto the deer and wildlife industry, he firmly believes that it will keep kids out of trouble by giving them positive things to do in their free time. Porter believes that young adults who participate in outdoor activities are less apt to get into trouble and is willing to take his vacation time to motivate kids to get outdoors.

The Porter family and their trophy bucks are on the road for four weeks visiting schools in the three states during the months of September and October. The Porter project gives a presentation about the deer industry and provided an antler collection that was impressive even to the most cynical of 16-year-olds. Porter’s presentations touches on a wide range of deer and hunting topics, including deer behavior, antler development and the family bonds formed when families hunt and farm together

The Deer in School program provides students with a rare chance of seeing a whitetail buck up-close, ask questions and touch the vast antler collection. The live bucks provided an excellent learning experience for the students and left them memories they will not soon forget.

“This was the coolest presentation I’ve ever seen done at a school,” says Tracy Hudin, a high school teacher in Eden Valley, Minn. Hudin noted that many teachers were simply amazed by Porter’s ability to hold the attention of high school students for the full 50-minute presentation since they know all too well how difficult a task it really is.

The Deer in School program visits 20 schools which receive grant money from the Cervid Livestock Foundation, Whitetails of Wisconsin, Minnesota Deer Breeders Association, North Dakota Ranchers Association, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and several other deer farming associations. Even some of the local sportsmen’s clubs donated money for the project to come to their nearby schools! These groups focus on and realize the importance of introducing kids to the outdoors at a young age.

The Porter project helps facilitate the missions’ of ADWA and the Cervid Livestock Foundation of educating the general public and youth about the deer and wildlife industries. The Cervid Livestock Foundation (CLF) is the research and education foundation of the North American Deer Farmers Association (NADeFA). For more information on the CLF visit www.nadefa.org.

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Foundation and/or the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

About:
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas – -(AmmoLand.com)-The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance has announced its support of the Exotic Wildlife Association and its appeal of a ruling by Federal Judge Henry Kennedy Jr. of the U.S. District Court, Washington, DC that threatens the extinction of three rare antelope species which have prospered in the United States.

In July 2009, Judge Kennedy ruled that scimitar-horned oryx, dama gazelle and addax that are born and raised in the United States will no longer be exempted from their listing on the endangered species list. The ruling overturns a special rule put in place by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Department that allowed the three antelope species to be born, raised and freely traded in the United States without the USFWD permitting process.

As a result, ranchers who have owned and managed these animals for years will be required to cease all breeding, transport, culling or other management activities without explicit approval from the federal government.

“Private conservation has made a huge contribution to the worldwide preservation of these animals, but this ruling literally threatens the survival of these species,” says John Meng, president of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance. “The population growth of these animals while we’ve operated under the special ruling is dramatic and undeniable proof of the success of game ranches in managing these animals. But that success has only been because these animals have value during times in which the herd must be culled. If a rancher is required to get approval by the federal government to perform routine game management, then these animals will become a burden rather than an asset. No one will want them and their numbers will decline.”

A perfect example of how successful the special rules exemption has been to the species’ survival is the scimitar-horned oryx. While these animals are practically non-existent in the wild, there are currently thousands of these animals being cared for and raised on preserves and ranches across the country. In fact, breeding programs have become so successful that EWA members are now working to reintroduce the species into their native countries. But this effort will cease under the judge’s ruling.

“The ruling by Judge Kennedy is nothing more than a death warrant on these three antelope species,” adds Meng. “We strongly urge sportsmen and anyone who loves animals to join the EWA in its fight to save these animals.”

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance urges all sportsmen and wildlife enthusiasts to contact their federal representative and the EWA to voice their support for saving these magnificent animals. More importantly, please donate to the Save Exotic Wildlife Fund, call 830.367.7761, email saveanimals@exoticwildlifeassociation.com or visit http://www.exoticwildlifeassociation.com.

ADWA is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing the deer and wildlife industries through education and public awareness. ADWA works closely with companies, organizations, wildlife managers and professionals within the industry for the promotion and advancement of the industry as a whole. ADWA is also the title sponsor of Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories program that debuted earlier this year on the Outdoor Channel. In its youth activities, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance works through the American Deer & Wildlife Foundation, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, to provide outdoor education to the youth and promote youth participation in the outdoors. The Foundation produces a youth publication, Spikes Magazine, hosts and sponsors youth educational classes and events, and organizes ’first’ and affordable hunting opportunities.

About:
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer &Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and youth on wildlife, habitat management and land stewardship. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

ONAMIA, Minn. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Fridge Forage products work! Want to see? Now you can monitor the activity of food plots thanks to a partnership between Frigid Forage and BuckEye Cam. Frigid Forage, who makes hardy weather tolerant food plot blends is partnering with ATSI, the maker of the BuckEye Cam to help promote both food plots and trail cameras.

“We have several cameras on our food plots throughout the property. Whenever a picture is taken it is sent back to the lodge through a wireless feed and is automatically uploaded to the Frigid Forage website” says John Barsody, owner of Frigid Forage.

These cameras were crafted and designed to withstand the elements and are also battery operated and have solar chargers so once they are set up you don not have to disturb the area by returning to retrieve your photos! After set up, all you have to do is sit back and watch the activity on your food plot. Any further changes to the cameras settings can be done right from your computer.

From hearty, fast-growing annual food plot blends that deer cannot resist, to perennial blends that will give your deer and upland birds a protein-rich food source for years to come, choose Frigid Forage Inc. Now with the BuckEye Cams you should look no further than Fridge Forage for your food plot blends because you can see the product in action. There is not doubt these products work and these live BuckEye Cams these products show their worth!

As a member of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA), Frigid Forage plays a role in supporting the farmers and landowners who invest in their land, and therefore keeping rural lands from becoming urbanized.

ADWA’s Operations Manager Alicia Clements says, “Frigid Forage has built a reputation on providing hardy, weather tolerant food plots used by our members and now they are taking their business to the next level by integrating these BuckEye Cams. This is very advanced for food plot monitoring. Kudos to Fridge Forage for advancing in their field.”

To see Frigid Forage in action and how it can help to provide larger and healthier game visit www.frigidforage.com for extensive ‘how-to’ information. Frigid Forage is owned and operated by John Barsody, who also owns the Mille Lacs Hunting Lodge. For more information on Mille Lacs Hunting Lodge visit www.millelacslodge.com.

To learn more about ATSI, and the BuckEye Cam, please visit www.buckeyecam.com or www.wildviewweb.com.

About:
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues that affect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 512.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas —-(AmmoLand.com)- In recognition of National Hunting & Fishing Day on September 26, 2009, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) invites families to come out for the Second Annual ADWA Bow Hunting & Archery Clinic in Austin, Texas.

The event will be held at Archery Country, the oldest archery store in Austin, Texas, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and will provide introductory archery instruction to kids, ages six to 15. All equipment will be provided.

“The ADWA Youth Bow Hunting Clinic was a huge success last year, and we’re very excited to return to Archery Country,” say Alicia Clements, operations manager for ADWA. “ADWA’s primary mission is to promote and introduce outdoor activities and wildlife-related issues to our children. At no time in our history have our youth been so disconnected from nature and we feel it’s critically important to preserve an outdoor heritage which is so uniquely American.”

The ADWA Bow Hunting & Archery Clinic includes two hours of personal archery instruction and generous raffle items. Attendees will also receive goody bags containing the highly acclaimed youth publication, SPIKES Magazine, and various other goodies donated by corporate members of ADWA.

Price for attending the event is $5 per participant. Space is limited, so please call ADWA to reserve space today at 877.331.8600.

On May 2, 1972, President Nixon signed the first proclamation of National Hunting and Fishing Day, writing, “I urge all citizens to join with outdoor sportsmen in the wise use of our natural resources and in insuring their proper management for the benefit of future generations.” By late summer, all 50 governors and over 600 mayors had joined in by proclaiming state and local versions of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a national non-profit organization comprised of companies, associations and individual sportsmen dedicated to promoting wildlife, land stewardship and America’s outdoor traditions.

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.528.7100.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues that affect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.528.7100 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas —-(AmmoLand.com)- The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) proudly announces it will host its Second Annual ADWA Bow Hunting & Archery Clinic on September 26, 2009 at Archery Country, the oldest archery store in Austin, Texas.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and will provide introductory archery instruction to kids, ages six to 15. All equipment will be provided.

“The ADWA Youth Bow Hunting Clinic was a huge success last year, and we’re very excited to return to Archery Country,” say Alicia Clements, operations manager for ADWA. “ADWA’s primary mission is to promote and introduce outdoor activities and wildlife-related issues to our children. At no time in our history have our youth been so disconnected from nature and we feel it’s critically important to preserve an outdoor heritage which is so uniquely American.”

The ADWA Bow Hunting & Archery Clinic includes two hours of personal archery instruction led by senior instructor Eric Pack and generous raffle items. Attendees will also receive goody bags containing the highly acclaimed youth publication, SPIKES Magazine, and various other goodies donated by corporate members of ADWA.

Price for attending the event is $10 per participant. Space is limited, so please call ADWA to reserve space today at 877.331.8600.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a national non-profit organization comprised of companies, associations and individual sportsmen dedicated to promoting wildlife, land stewardship and America’s outdoor traditions.

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.528.7100.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues that affect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.528.7100 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Natural Gear

AUSTIN, Texas – Natural Gear, producers of quality camouflage products, joins the American Deer and Wildlife Alliance (ADWA). Providing camouflage patterns for ATVs to blinds to apparel, Natural Gear and ADWA will work together to support and promote growth in the deer and wildlife industry.

“ADWA is eager to introduce Natural Gear as our newest member,” says ADWA spokesman John Meng. “With Fall just around the corner, we’re excited work with Natural Gear and look forward to offering new ADWA gear featuring the Natural Gear pattern.”

Since its introduction in 1994, Natural Gear has stood firmly by its commitment to follow the patterns of nature to produce the most effective and reliable camouflage. Natural Gear continues to grow in popularity for their array of camouflage products created through the science of camouflage rather than artistic aesthetics.

According to Natural Gear, the company stands firmly by eight laws deemed impossible to ignore when producing the best natural camouflage: the law of change, tone, gravity, shadows, definition, versatility, science, and clutter avoidance. The synergistic effects of these laws have produced Natural Gear patterns of excellence, and experienced and novice users alike continue to express their satisfaction for the company and its products. For more information on Natural Gear products, visit www.naturalgear.com.

Serving as a ‘PR engine’ for its members, ADWA combines the benefits of marketing and education to inspire credibility among consumers and unity within the industry. ADWA partners with companies and non-profit organizations within the industry to promote products, services, membership benefits and overall growth of the industry through education and aggressive public relations. In addition, ADWA is the title sponsor of Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories program broadcast on the Outdoor Channel three times each week.

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.528.7100.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues that affect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.528.7100 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Laser Shot’s Hunting Simulator

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AUSTIN, Texas — -(AmmoLand.com)- The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance™ (ADWA) is pleased to announce Laser Shot, a global leader in firearms training, as its newest partner for helping to bring hunter education to young Americans. ADWA and Laser Shot are working together to provide a new, comprehensive ‘Virtual Hunter Education Series’ for children and young adults.

The new ADWA-Laser Shot Virtual Hunter Education course utilizes Laser Shot’s proven projection and laser detection technology to give students the experience of sporting firearms and to receive instruction in safety, proper ethics, and the responsibilities of gun ownership.

“Youth recruitment is paramount to the survival of our hunting heritage, and we’re very excited to partner with Laser Shot to bring this innovative training system to more young Americans,” says John Meng, president of ADWA. “The Laser Shot system creates an exciting virtual hunting simulation which the kids really enjoy and gives them a fun, first-hand learning experience.”

Laser Shot’s hunting simulator was designed with input from hunter safety professionals from around the world. A world leader in firearm training solutions, Laser Shot provides innovative products that incorporate the latest technologies in developing accurate, dependable, and effective use of firearms. Laser Shot training solutions are employed by thousands of military and law enforcement agencies around the world everyday. Unique solutions enable progressive training from realistic laser-based engagements to ultra-realistic live-fire exercises.

ADWA partners with companies and organizations within the industry to promote their products, services, membership benefits and overall growth of the industry through education and aggressive public relations. Serving as a ‘PR engine’ for its members, ADWA combines the benefits of marketing and education to inspire credibility among consumers and unity within the industry, and ADWA now broadcasts public policy messages to millions of households via the Outdoor Channel and Versus network.

In its other youth activities, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance works through the American Deer & Wildlife Foundation, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, to produce a youth publication, Spikes Magazine, host and sponsor numerous outdoor educational classes and events, and organizes ‘first hunts’ and affordable hunting opportunities through its New Hunterz™ program.

For more information on Laser Shot systems, call 281.240.1122. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

AUSTIN, Texas – Many hunting ranches had a slow start in 2008 but finished with a banner year, proving that hunters will always be in pursuit of big deer. The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) announces a partnership with the Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association (PDFA) in pursuit of growing the deer industry in North America.

As one of the largest state deer associations, PDFA is instrumental in protecting landowners, breeders and ranchers rights to raise and hunt deer on the land they own. “Now that our industry has 250”+ deer available to hunt we can add the World Wide Big Game revenues to the $15 billion dollar deer industry. Each year we just need a small percentage of those total dollars to shift our industry, and the numbers are huge. Our industry can do nothing but grow. There will be economic ups and downs but our greatest enemy will be legislation and regulations that will negatively impact our industry,” says Dave Griffith, President of the Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association.

“We feel it is more important than ever to protect our rights as hunters, landowners and deer breeders,” adds ADWA director of operations Annie Jones. “ADWA encourages our industry to support organizations such as PDFA and NADeFA in looking out for our collective rights, and in their understanding that more exposure for deer and elk breeders can only benefit those who have felt marginalized in the national press.”

Pennsylvania is currently ranked no. 2 in commercial deer and elk farms, no. 3 in deer and elk sold, no. 4 in total deer and elk farms, and no. 5 in total deer and elk kept. Deer farms can be found in 60 of 67 counties in the state, and elk farms can be found in 30 counties. 82% of deer and elk farms have been created since 1990, indicating a fast-growing industry. Jones adds, “Soon people will see this move from a ‘niche farm sector’ to a mainstream one, as a bright future lies ahead. Its $40.3 million of direct farm receipts compare nicely with other farm sectors for which Pennsylvania is well-known.”

According to surveys pointed to in studies, Pennsylvania’s deer and elk farms expect to reach $47.1 million in sales by 2010, up from $16.8 million in 2001. This growth is a factor of varied industry trends, beginning with the diversity of enterprises and products involved. Deer and elk farms turn out a broad array of products and services, ranging from deer urine to venison meat. Services offered include hunting, breeding stock and tourism-related activities.

To support the Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association, and to learn more about their economic impact on the state, please visit www.padfa.com .

ADWA partners with companies and organizations within the industry to promote their products, services, membership benefits and overall growth of the industry through education and aggressive public relations. Serving as a ‘PR engine’ for its members, ADWA combines the benefits of marketing and education to inspire credibility among consumers and unity within the industry. ADWA is also the title sponsor of Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, airing on the Outdoor Channel.

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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AUSTIN, Texas – The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) welcomes the Indiana Deer & Elk Farmers Association (IDEFA) as its newest ally in promoting America’s hunting heritage and in educating landowners to the benefits of raising alternative livestock such as elk and deer.

“Our partnership with ADWA will allow our membership to support ADWA’s sponsorship of Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories on the Outdoor Channel and its efforts to promote the cervid industry on a national scale,” says IDEFA President John Murrell. “We encourage every other alternative livestock association as well as individual deer and elk breeders to watch and support Deer & Wildlife Stories.”

“Deer & Wildlife Stories is the first nationally broadcast show to promote the cervid industry and we are extremely pleased to receive the support of IDEFA,” says ADWA spokesman John Meng. “The show is extremely informative and educational, and it provides a public stage to promote the issues that are critical to the future success and growth of our industry.”

IDEFA is a non-profit organization representing deer and elk farmers and hunting preserves in the State of Indiana. The organization is dedicated to preserving the agricultural heritage in Indiana and educating landowners to the lucrative potential of raising deer and elk. To learn more about the Indiana Deer & Elk Farmers Association, visit www.indianadeer.net.

ADWA partners with companies and organizations within the industry to promote their products, services, membership benefits and overall growth of the industry through education and aggressive public relations. Serving as a ‘PR engine’ for its members, ADWA combines the benefits of marketing and education to inspire credibility among consumers and unity within the industry. ADWA is also the title sponsor of Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, airing on the Outdoor Channel.

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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AUSTIN, Texas – -(AmmoLand.com)- Innovation and affordability are two buzzwords that in reality rarely coincide. The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) announces Blackpowder Products (BPI), a provider of innovative and affordable products, as their latest sponsor. Founded in 1999 and through brand expansion, BPI is known today as a parent company to many highly successful brands in the hunting and shooting industry.

ADWA director of operations Annie Jones says: “One of our main objectives at ADWA is to increase participation in hunting, and we realize that a big roadblock can be simple economics. We support businesses, like Blackpowder Products, who provide quality products that are affordable enough for the average hunter.”

“BPI is excited to work with ADWA in increasing our exposure to their member organizations and individual members, but mainly we want to support their efforts in promoting our industry through education,” says David Meredith, Customer Service Manager and Public Relations for BPI Inc. “They are making tremendous strides in promoting everything we love about hunting and shooting in a positive light.”

Located in Norcross, Georgia, BPI Incorporated is the parent company to brands including CVA, PowerBelt Bullets, Quake Industries, DuraSight Scope Mounts and Bergara Barrels. By utilizing channel and direct sales relationships with sporting goods wholesalers, buying groups, specialty retail chains and mass merchants, BPI ensures that consumers can easily find their products nation-wide.

BPI’s staff of industry professionals use their knowledge and experience to take a product or a brand from conception, to manufacturing and finally to the marketplace. For more information on all BPI brands, please visit www.bpiguns.com.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which affect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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AUSTIN, Texas – -(AmmoLand.com)- The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance’s (ADWA) Buyers Guide is a popular source for hunters, landowners, deer breeders, ranchers and sportsmen. Catering to breeder and ranch operations, ADWA member Kerns Ranch & Game Inc. announces two product lines: The Siege-Machine and KRG Hay Feeders.

“We are pleased to offer our deer and elk breeders, landowners and ranchers more products in our Buyer’s Guide from proven suppliers in the industry that also support their community and non-profit groups like ADWA,” says ADWA director of operations Annie Jones. “To grow the industry, it starts with supporting small business.”

The Siege-Machine, a truly mobile tower blind, can be easily towed by car, truck, SUV or ATV. Three Siege-Machine models with direct pricing–lower than MSRP–are available now at the Kerns Ranch & Game Store. The store also features six different models of the KRG Hay Feeders designed for deer, elk and more. Designed to reduce your waste to less than 5% with good quality hay, KRG Feeders will reduce your bottom line by maximizing hay utilization and by reducing the amount of time spent cleaning out soiled hay.

“Joining the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance was a no-brainer,” says Jim Kerns of Kerns Ranch & Game Inc. “Their support of breeders and ranchers has meant a lot to small family farms such as ours. Likewise, we wouldn’t offer products that our own farm wouldn’t use.” For quality products, huge auctions and huge discounts, please visit www.kernsranch-game.com www.kernsranch-game.com . For more detailed information on the Siege-Machine, Mobile Tower Blind, ATV and Utility Trailer please visit www.siege-machine.com .

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Foundation and/or the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

AUSTIN, Texas – Shedding a positive light on the breeding industry is long overdue, and is also a priority at the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA). Another issue often discussed is the affordability of hunting, and how it is necessary to preserve the sport for future generations of Americans. ADWA announces its latest sponsor, Horn Heaven Ranch, who reflects the importance of both issues dear to sportsmen across the nation.

“Public response to ADWA’s latest show on the Outdoor Channel, Deer & Wildlife Stories, has confirmed public interest in this industry,” says ADWA director of operations Annie Jones. “Horn Heaven Ranch is a great example of the hard work breeders take in taking care of their land and making the best possible environment for their deer.”

Located in South Texas, Horn Heaven Ranch and Horn Heaven Whitetails have developed a haven for outstanding genetics and breeding programs. Boasting deer with long documented lines of origin and breeding backgrounds, some of their finest deer come from the most famous breeder buck lines in Texas. “We offer everything from breeder bucks, does, fawns and a stocker program – we even have dove and quail hunt packages.” says Aubrey Thoede of Horn Heaven Ranch. “Keith Warren and ADWA are doing positive things for the deer industry, and we are proud to support their efforts.” Horn Heaven Ranch is delivering bred doe through April 2009, using bucks on over 400 doe this year, earning them the top insemination facility in the country.

To learn more about Horn Heaven Ranch, please visit www.hornheavenranch.com and www.hornheavenwhitetails.com . For more information on studs, please call Aubrey at 832.256.5535.

“To be in this industry requires a lot of passion,” adds Jones. “Fascinating aspects of Horn Heaven Ranch are their interviews with Alan Warren and their live call-in outdoor radio show on the Salem Network and ESPN Radio Houston. Soon, Horn Heaven Ranch’s website will be streaming all interviews with Warren, a self described ‘fanatic about the outdoors’ and host of numerous outdoor television programs. For more information and programming information, please visit www.alanwarrenoutdoors.com . To learn more about the Salem Radio Network and channel schedules, please visit www.srnonline.com .

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Serving as a ‘national voice’ for the Texas Deer Association, NADeFA and others within the deer and wildlife industries, the non-profit American Deer & Wildlife Alliance has a sole purpose to promote wildlife, habitat and land stewardship, and to grow the wildlife industry through education and aggressive public relations. For membership information, please visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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AUSTIN, Texas – -(AmmoLand.com)- Many landowners face tough decisions regarding land usage, and the Indiana Deer and Elk Farmers Association (IDEFA) is the group for those who have dreamed about being a deer or elk farmer. The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) announces a partnership with IDEFA that will further their motto of ‘preserving the family farm and promoting the hunting heritage.’

“Our partnership with ADWA will allow our membership to support ADWA and Keith Warren in their efforts on behalf of the cervid industry,” says IDEFA President John Murrell. “We encourage everyone to tune into Deer & Wildlife Stories.”

An association dedicated to those who want to become farmers, desire free information about deer and elk breeding, and want to speak with other successful farmers, the Indiana Deer and Elk Farmer’s Association works to preserve this part of the Indiana agricultural heritage.

“The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance exists in part to promote the efforts of our member organizations. In our partnership with IDEFA, we look forward to alerting the public to IDEFA’s membership composed of, and with a reach to: other breeders, hunting preserves, meat processors, antler sheds, antler velvet, and educational tour providers,” says Annie Jones, ADWA director of operations. “We are exceptionally proud of IDEFA for providing statistical information which prove a great future for the deer and elk industry.”

To learn more about membership, rates and see upcoming events, please visit www.indianadeer.net.

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The non-profit American Deer & Wildlife Alliance serves to promote wildlife, habitat and land stewardship, and to grow the wildlife industry through education and aggressive public relations. ADWA serves as a ‘national voice’ for the Texas Deer Association, NADeFA, and others within the deer and wildlife industries. For more information on what ADWA can do for your business or association, please visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org .

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AUSTIN, Texas — -(AmmoLand.com)-The American Deer & Wildlife Foundation, in conjunction with DB Hunting Ranch and the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, is helping kids pig out this month. Youth ages eight to 15 are invited to attend the 1st Annual Pig-apalooza Youth Hog Hunt. The event will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 and March 1, 2008, at DB Hunting Ranch in Bertram, Texas, and will provide a morning and evening hunt as well as a pork sandwich lunch and some other fun, educational activities during the day.

“We are very excited to offer this youth hunting event in the Texas Hill Country,” says Annie Jones, director of operations for ADWA. “The Foundation was established to help encourage more youth involvement in the sport by creating greater accessibility and affordability. The DB Hunting Ranch is our co-sponsor for the event and we really appreciate partnering with them to help make it all happen.”

Working in conjunction with ADWA, the American Deer & Wildlife Foundation is a 501(3)c non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the accessibility and affordability of hunting for youth and educating children on wildlife and conservation issues. As part of its mission, ADWF also produces a quarterly youth publication, SPIKES Magazine, which is distributed to summer camps across the country.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a national non-profit trade organization representing deer and wildlife associations, industry professionals and equipment manufacturers. ADWA serves as the ‘national voice’ for regional associations and companies within the deer and wildlife industries and its sole purpose is to promote wildlife, habitat and land stewardship, and to grow the wildlife industry through education and aggressive public relations for its members.

Cost is only $50 for one non-trophy class hog per youth hunter. Space is limited. Youth must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Call ADWA to reserve space today at 877.331.8607.

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Foundation and/or the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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AUSTIN, Texas – -(AmmoLand.com)-This week Keith Warren and crew of Deer & Wildlife Stories visit Griffith Brothers Whitetail Ridge in the Hershey state of Pennsylvania. There, they examine the sacrifices deer breeders make, and the conservational benefits they provide by raising whitetail deer on their land instead of developing the land for residences.

“As the title sponsor for Deer & Wildlife Stories, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) appreciates Keith Warren’s efforts in showing the public how hard work and determination can pay off for landowners, and also provides viewers with an alternative to further urbanization in this nation,” says ADWA director of operations Annie Jones.

Brothers Rick and Dave Griffith of Griffith Brothers Whitetail Ridge were planning on having their family land developed into residential homes, but decided to raise whitetail deer instead. The family farm has become one of the nation’s premier breeding operations, famous for their deer herd composed of several breeder bucks that score in excess of 250”. For more information on this special family farm, please visit www.trophyclassdeer.com.

Going across the country, Deer & Wildlife Stories takes viewers to visit the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum in downtown San Antonio, Texas. The longest running business in the state, the landmark houses over 10,000 mounts from around the world today. A great way for both the young and old to see the world as it was a hundred years ago, the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum boasts a monument to the famous ‘trick’ shooters the Toepperwein, a couple that traveled the country and amazed fans with their trick shots and bullet art. To discover a whole new Wild West experience, please visit www.buckhornmuseum for more details.

“Since the beginning of Deer & Wildlife Stories, our team and ADWA have been receiving positive emails coming after every show – we’re so proud that it’s been a viewer hit,” says Keith Warren, host of Deer & Wildlife Stories.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which affect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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AUSTIN, Texas — -(AmmoLand.com)- Addressing a problem already persistent nationwide, this week’s Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories takes a closer look at how a small community is dealing with deer overpopulation in its own backyard.

Sponsored by the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA), Deer & Wildlife Stories talks to members of a small, close-knit Texas community, who appreciate nature and love deer but who understand too that overpopulation brings many problems for themselves and the animals they love.

Also on this week’s episode, Deer & Wildlife Stories visits with Len Jubinville of Deerstore.com. With many years of farming experience, including assisting in extracting whitetail deer from the wild to serve as seed stock for domestic herds, Jubinville concentrated his efforts on creating his now highly-respected deer handling equipment and facilities. Moreover, he created these within well-planned farms, today known as ‘Nature Agri Parks’ due to their environmental benefits.

“Len is a passionate individual, and he goes into detail as to what defines a ‘Nature Agri-Park,’ what it does for the community and for the people that enjoy the pleasures of modern day nature at these parks,” says Keith Warren, executive producer of Deer & Wildlife Stories.

Deer & Wildlife Stories airs on the Outdoor Channel three times every week — Tuesdays at 9am EST, Fridays at 2am EST and Saturdays at 5:30pm EST.

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The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a national non-profit trade organization representing deer and wildlife associations, industry professionals and equipment manufacturers. ADWA serves as the ‘national voice’ for regional associations and companies within the deer and wildlife industries and its sole purpose is to promote wildlife, habitat and land stewardship, and to grow the wildlife industry through education and aggressive public relations for its members.

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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AUSTIN, Texas – Existing to grow small business and partner association memberships in the wildlife industry ­– from fishing to hunting – the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) announces its latest member Mejia Outdoors. Famous for The Limbhook, Mejia Outdoors has the hunter, angler and camper in mind.

Designed by an outdoorsman, The Limbhook was built for the comfort of the hunter, angler or outdoorsman, and can be used on any limb, tree, climbing stand, ladder stand, and pop-up blinds from ½” to 7.5” diameter at any angle. Due to the patent-pending Swivel Lock Technology, customers can use The Limbhook to hang bows, guns, lanterns, hunting bags or anything else under fifteen pounds.

“Mejia Outdoors is a great fit with ADWA, since our members can use it from places like wildlife management areas, their own land or lease, to state parks,” says ADWA Director of Operations Annie Jones. “Members have been known to use it on their tractors even.”

As the home of The Limbhook, Mejia Outdoors offers accessories like The Limbhook Mount, the X-Hooks, Uni-Cam Mounts, the M.O. Drag, and the X-Wicks. For more product information, please visit www.mejiaoutdoors.com.

“Mejia Outdoors is a proud member of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, for their efforts in supporting small business – their latest show delivers a powerful message beneficial to deer breeders and the deer industry,” says Julio Mejia, owner of Mejia Outdoors. “Please visit us at this year’s Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show in Pennsylvania.”

The Limbhook is used and trusted by Huntin’ The World…Southern Style TV Show on the Outdoor Channel. Check out their website at www.huntintheworld.com.

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The non-profit American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, based in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry and to helping educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues that affect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 512.331.8618 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

AUSTIN, Texas — Farmers in hard winter climates face unique challenges, and this week Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories gives viewers an inside look at how deer breeders take care of their herd in freezing temperatures.

Sponsored by the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA), this episode of Deer & Wildlife Stories visits Ron and Mary Pierce of Pierce Whitetail Ranch in Sarona, Wis., and shows how deer can deal with cold temperatures and the hard labor deer farmers endure to save their deer from icy winters and starvation. This week’s episode will also feature Scar, a special deer that was a rare triplet birth.

“Scar is a three-year old  prized breeder buck that continues to battle and overcome the odds of nature,”  says show host Keith Warren. “Without the assistance of some special people, Scar would  have more than likely died due to nature’s rule.”

Deer & Wildlife Stories airs on the Outdoor Channel three times every week — Tuesdays at 9am EST, Fridays at 2am EST and Saturdays at 5:30pm EST.

Pierce Whitetails is located in beautiful Northwestern Wisconsin and have been raising whitetail deer since 1998. What started out as a hobby more than a decade ago, has become a full-time profession for Ron and Mary Pierce.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a national non-profit trade organization representing deer and wildlife associations, industry professionals and equipment manufacturers. ADWA serves as the ‘national voice’ for regional associations and companies within the deer and wildlife industries and its sole purpose is to promote wildlife, habitat and land stewardship, and to grow the wildlife industry through education and aggressive public relations for its members.

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas — -(AmmoLand.com)- The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance™ (ADWA) is pleased to welcome the Whitetails of Wisconsin Association as its newest partner in growing the deer and wildlife industries. The two organizations will work together to promote and expand the deer industry and increase public awareness for issues relating to deer, hunting and conservation.

Whitetails of Wisconsin is a non-profit organization representing whitetail deer farmers and hunting preserves in the State of Wisconsin. The organization is very active in educating groups and individuals interested in raising whitetail deer and sharing information about whitetail deer breeding, production and health care.

“Whitetails of Wisconsin is one of the most respected deer associations in the country and they have repeatedly stepped to the forefront on national issues which significantly affect our industry. We’re very proud to include them as a member in the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance,” says Annie Jones, director of operators for ADWA.

ADWA partners with companies and organizations within the industry to promote their products, services, membership benefits and overall growth of the industry through education and aggressive public relations. Serving as a ‘PR engine’ for its members, ADWA combines the benefits of marketing and education to inspire credibility among consumers and unity within the industry, and ADWA now broadcasts public policy messages to millions of households via the Outdoor Channel and Versus network.

“ADWA exists to promote members and the industry as a whole more than any single agenda,” adds Jones. “By combining resources, our members more efficiently ensure the promotion and continued growth of the wildlife industry nationwide, which means more customers and more business for everyone, as well as the preservation of hunting and agricultural traditions for future generations.”

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.