North American Hunting Club

MINNETONKA, MN --(Ammoland.com)- The North American Hunting Club (NAHC) is pleased to announce the Dream Hunt Giveaway.

One lucky person will be randomly selected to accompany NAHC Executive Director Bill Miller on a 4-day trophy whitetail hunt on Quebec’s famed Anticosti Island with legendary outfitter Sépaq this fall.

Not only will the winner be hunting trophy whitetails, but they will be also be filmed by the “North American Hunter-TV” camera crew, ensuring their dream hunt will never be forgotten.

For complete details, official rules and to enter the Dream Hunt Giveaway, visit www.HuntingClub.com/Contests/Dream-Hunt-Giveaway/lmrus. No Purchase necessary to enter or win. Making a purchase will not improve your chances of winning. All entries must be received by September 26, 2011.

For more information about the North American Hunting Club, visit www.HuntingClub.com; call Ben Gustafson at 952-988-7131; or e-mail him at bgustafson@namginc.com.

The North American Hunting Club (NAHC) is the premier community for hunters and hard-core outdoor enthusiasts. North American Hunter is the official publication of the North American Hunting Club.

Dead Down Wind

Pleasant Valley, MO --(Ammoland.com)- Dead Down Wind the maker of the industry’s most complete scent elimination system and D2W guide gear announces another Hunt of a Lifetime giveaway.

All hunters are eligible to win simply by logging onto www.deaddownwind.com and clicking “register to win.” One lucky entrant will be joining Tom Nelson, the host of Dead Down Wind’s American Archer on an exciting archery only hunt. This is also an opportunity for the winner to appear on national TV with Tom.

Contestants are entering to win a whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey and hog hunt of a lifetime with the prestigious and recently famous Barnes-Keith Ranch. Barnes-Keith Ranch is on 10,000 acres and was recently featured in the movie, True Grit.

The hunt will be five full days and go from December 3rd to the 7th in San Saba, Texas. The winner can expect an excellent semi guided hunt, great accommodations, fully cooked meals and basic game preparation and storage. In addition to a great hunt, Dead Down Wind will cover the winner’s airfare and travel expenses and will also receive a Dead Down Wind Masters Kit and a NEW Bowtech Bow as well.

Dead Down Wind continues to help dreams come true by teaming top celebrities and top outfitters along with their loyal supporters on these free Dream Hunt opportunities. Be sure to register online at www.deaddownwind.com for your chance at this great opportunity.

The winner will be drawn by December 31st 2011 and the hunt will be for the 2012 season. Visit www.deaddownwind.com for dates and details.

Pursuit Channel to Give Away Hunt with "Cuz" Strickland

Pursuit Channel

LUVERNE, AL--(Ammoland.com)- Pursuit Channel Members can now enter for a chance to win a hunt of a lifetime with Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland.

The winning contestant will go on an all expense paid whitetail deerCuz in Chair hunt at Heart of Texas Bowhunting and be filmed by the Mossy Oak Crew.

To enter the contest go to www.pursuitchannel.com/Contest.asp

“I am very excited to be partnering up with the Pursuit Channel and Heart of Texas Bowhunting to give away this whitetail hunt,” said “Cuz” Strickland. “All you have to do is go to the Pursuit Channel website, sign up to be a Pursuit Channel member, and enter in the free contest.”

The hunt will take place at Heart of Texas Bowhunting located 16 miles west of Brady, Texas. The contest winner will enjoy a three day hunt where they will have the opportunity to harvest a mature buck and doe. The hunt will take place in the Fall of 2011 during pre-rut activity.

“We are thrilled to be hosting the winner of the hunt giveaway at our lodge,” said Heart of Texas Bowhunting owner Kevin Burleson. “Although we are primarily a bowhunting outfitter, we will allow the winner of the contest to use their weapon of choice.”

To enter the contest, go to www.pursuitchannel.com/Member.asp and sign up to be a Pursuit Channel Member. As a pursuit channel member you will receive updates on the network and be eligible for numerous contests.

For more information on Heart of Texas Bowhunting go to www.heartoftexasbowhunting.com

Pursuit Channel is the most widely distributed, hunting and fishing network featuring many of the industry’s top names. It is the only outdoor network delivered in 40 million homes and is mainly distributed via satellite provider DIRECTV’s and Dish Networks basic package. It is owned and operated by people who understand the vibrant outdoor industry. Founder and CEO Rusty Faulk has produced Rusty Faulk Outdoors for over 20 years. To learn more about the Pursuit Channel’s way of life and its programming, visit www.pursuitchannel.com.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- —Elk hunters from Montana and New York have won chance-of-a-lifetime elk hunting experiences through special drawings offered nationally by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its sponsors.

Winners were drawn during the RMEF annual convention, which concluded March 6 in Reno, Nev.

Prizes and winners include:

Win a Hunt with Cameron Hanes (2012 hunt)—Sponsored by Danner, RMEF, Cabela’s and Colby Gines Wilderness Adventures. Winner: Sidney Richardson, Colstrip, Mont. Richardson will bowhunt with Hanes, host of RMEF television shows and columnist for Bugle magazine. Hunt includes horseback travel into a remote camp in Wyoming plus five days of elk hunting. Hunt will be filmed for the new “RMEF Team Elk” to air on Outdoor Channel.

Remington Progressive Drawing (2011 hunt)—Sponsored by Remington, RMEF and David Todd of West Elk Wilderness Outfitters. Winner: Misty Lavigne, North Bangor, N.Y. Lavigne and one partner will spend a week hunting the heart of Colorado’s West Elk Wilderness. The hunt includes horseback travel into a remote base camp at an elevation of 10,200 feet. The area, rugged and beautiful, has produced many 300-class bulls in the past few years, including one scoring 342 B&C.

Archery Progressive Drawing (2011 hunt)—Sponsored by RMEF and J. B. Klyapp of Dome Mountain Outfitters. Winner: Corky Logan, Anaconda, Mont. This premium archery elk hunt for Logan and one partner includes two elk permits and five full days of two-on-one guided hunting. Dome Mountain Ranch features over 5,000 private acres in an area that has historically been the highest harvest area in the state of Montana, just north of Yellowstone National Park.

The winner of the hunt with Cameron Hanes entered the drawing by signing up at Cabela’s stores or at www.cabelas.com. In the progressive drawings, each winner was entered for the hunt by winning previous drawings for a Remington rifle or BowTech bow at RMEF banquets or other fundraising events.

Watch for more special drawings from RMEF in 2011.

Funds generated by these programs support RMEF initiatives to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over 5.9 million acres—a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting, fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.

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.

Rifles International to Host Silvio Calabi’s Namibia Online Journal

Rifles International

Pikesville, Maryland --(Ammoland.com)- Rifles International, the first online magazine dedicated to fine rifles and the adventures they inspire, announces a leap forward in African safari reporting with a compelling, original series by well-known writer Silvio Calabi.

Located on the Internet at www.riflesinternational.com, Rifles International will publish a three-week succession of Silvio’s reports from Namibia, March 16 – April 6, 2011, about his extended safari where he will hunt plains game such as oryx, kudu and eland.

Silvio’s series is part of the Rifles International beta-test program prior to its official launch, as a means of demonstrating the effectiveness to advertisers of reaching a highly desirable demographic with an online magazine that has attracted some of the best writers in the industry.

In Nambia, Silvio will evaluate Krieghoff’s unique Semprio inline repeating rifle. His photos and stories will transport readers into camp with Professional Hunters, trackers and other staff. Silvio will update his communiqués three to four times each week on www.riflesinternational.com

Silvio was a publishing executive for more than 25 years and has been editor-in-chief of both Shooting Sportsman and Fly Rod & Reel magazines (and is now an editor-at-large for both). He is a Knight of the International Order of St. Hubertus, a member of Safari Club International and the Namibian Professional Hunting Association, and a director of the California Side By Side Society. With Roger Sanger and Steve Helsley, he wrote the acclaimed book Hemingway’s Guns; the three also co-produced the Gold Medal Concours d’Elegance of Fine Guns. From his home on the Maine coast, he travels and writes widely, and creates and hosts high-end hunting adventures in the UK, Europe and southern Africa.

In addition to following Silvio’s day-to-day adventures, readers who join Rifles International’s new Facebook page will stay current through ongoing updates at: www.facebook.com/pages/Rifles-International/188433597854082?v=wall

SGL Media is a pioneer in online publishing for affluent men and women with two magazines. In addition to Rifles International (www.riflesinternational.com), SGL Media publishes Shotgun Life (www.shotgunlife.com), the first online magazine dedicated to the best in wing and clays shooting, which drew 440,000 visits in 2010. SGL Media updates Rifles International and Shotgun Life weekly, as part of our commitment to provide the best magazine stories that distinguish the shooting lifestyle in a timely fashion.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The Department of Natural Resources and Environment’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program (BOW), will be hosting a Pheasant Hunt at Hunters Creek Club in Metamora, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Pheasant Hunt is designed for women ages 18 and up. Beginners — particularly those who have never bird hunted before — are especially welcome and will receive extra attention and instruction.

The event begins with safety instruction and target practice, followed by lunch in the dining room. After lunch, participants will go to the field for a guided three-bird limit walk-up hunt. There will be three hunters and two guides per field.

Participants will need a small game license or an apprentice license; for more information on licenses, visit www.michigan.gov/dnre. Participants will also need to bring or borrow the following items to get started: hunter orange as the outermost layer of clothing, a shotgun, and ear and eye protection. These items can be borrowed from the BOW program host at the event. Participants will need to bring or purchase two boxes of shotgun shells. Ammunition is available for purchase at the Hunter’s Creek Pro Shop.

The registration deadline for this event is March 11 and cost is $150 per person. This includes all instruction, 25 sporting clay targets, lunch and guides during the hunt.

Ammunition, hunting license, bird cleaning and gratuities are not included in the registration fee. There is a $3.95 charge per bird for cleaning. As required by law, birds must be cleaned by Hunters Creek staff.

Hunters Creek Club is located at 675 E. Sutton Rd. in Metamora. For more information and a registration form, visit www.michigan.gov/bow. Questions may be directed to DNR-Outdoors-Woman@michigan.gov or 517-241-2225.

The DNRE is committed to conserve, manage, protect, and promote accessible use and enjoyment of the state’s environmental, natural resource, and related economic interests for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnre.

Pure Michigan Hunt winners for 2011, from the left -- John Martin of Linden; Bruno Brun of Ann Arbor; and Randy Willis of Augusta.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- John Martin of Linden, Randy Willis of Augusta and Bruno Brun of Ann Arbor were selected to participate in the 2011 Pure Michigan Hunt, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment announced today.

The three were chosen by random drawing from 8,719 hunters who applied a total of 23,417 times for the opportunity to participate in every limited-access hunt in Michigan.

The Pure Michigan Hunt began in 2010. It allows hunters to participate in any season and hunt unit for elk, bear, spring turkey, fall turkey, antlerless deer and opening day of duck season on a managed waterfowl area.

Martin, a 40-year-old stay-at-home father, said he was “just overwhelmed” by the prospects.

“I’m really excited by the opening day duck hunt and, of course, the elk hunt – that’s kind of a hunt of a lifetime.

Martin, who applied for the Pure Michigan Hunt last year, said he bought two $4 applications this year.

Willis, a registered nurse who also applied last year, applied five times for the 2011 hunt.

“I’ve never had a chance to hunt elk and it’s one of my all-time favorite game animals,” Willis said. “This is a hunt of a lifetime – literally.”

Brun, a French-born plant manager – who also applied last year – said he bought applications a couple at a time until he wound up with 19 applications.

“I’ve hunted elk in New Mexico before,” Brun said. “It’s a good physical hunt and I’d love to do it in Michigan – it’s a great state for hunting.”

The Pure Michigan Hunt was developed by DNRE Wildlife Division Chief Russ Mason as a memorable opportunity for hunters that could also help raise money for the state’s Game and Fish Fund. This year’s lottery raised $94,000 for the fund.

“This is the best call I make all year – when I call the winners of the Pure Michigan Hunt,” Mason said. “Their excitement about hunting and their enthusiasm about Michigan hunting, especially, is always a proud moment for me and all my colleagues at the DNRE.”

Applications for the 2012 Pure Michigan Hunt go on sale beginning March 1.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is committed to the conservation, protection, management, and accessible use and enjoyment of the state’s environment, natural resources, and related economic interests for current and future generations. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/dnre.

Idaho Adventures Online Auction Offers Wilderness Getaways

Idaho Natural Resource Foundation

Boise, ID --(Ammoland.com)- What outdoors enthusiast hasn’t dreamed of getting away to wilderness adventures on land and water, to world-class destinations, mountain trails, and legendary rivers?

The four lucky winning bidders of the Idaho Adventures for Valentines Online Auction will do just that, accompanied by professional guides and equipped with everything they need to experience Idaho’s breathtaking natural resources.

The auction runs through Monday, February 14, 2011, and benefits Idaho Natural Resource Foundation, a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to ensuring opportunities for people to experience and enjoy wild Idaho. The trips up for bid have been donated by members of the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association.

The four trips include:

3 day/2 night Wilderness Horse Packing Trip for Two – Valued at $1350
Your professional guide and experienced mountain horse will transport you back in time to the wilds of the Sawtooth Wilderness where a comfortable camp, great food, and western hospitality will complement the breath-taking beauty of high-mountain lakes, green meadows and towering peaks. This is a fully furnished, customized horse pack trip with itinerary depending on your desired activities.

Donated by Sawtooth Wilderness Outfitters, www.sawtoothadventures.com

5 day/4 night Wilderness Rafting Adventure for Two – Valued at $2998
This wilderness rafting trip offers relaxation, adventure, and good times with great people. You can expect thrilling whitewater, amazing wildlife, spectacular scenery, and hearty meals around a campfire. Bid price includes all meals, necessary equipment, guide services, and transportation beginning from the Salmon departure to the McCall arrival, sales tax, and a $20 per person Forest Service Recreation Charge.

Donated by Yellow Jacket River Guides, www.yjriverguides.com

4 day/3 night Lower Salmon Rafting Getaway for Two – Valued at $2400
The Lower Salmon trip begins 50 miles upstream from the mouth of the Salmon River, continues through the mouth of the Salmon River, and then downstream about 20 miles on the Snake River in the lower end of the Hells Canyon on the Idaho/Oregon border to road’s end about 25 miles upstream from Lewiston, Idaho. The trip will be in August or September 2011.

Donated by Aggipah River Trips, www.aggipah.com

2-Day Private Wingshooting Getaway for Two – Valued at $6400
This adventure consists of a trip to Northwest Idaho’s Clearwater Valley for a wingshooting experience for two this spring. Enjoy the hospitality, excellent hunting, fine dining, and western elegance of the Flying B Ranch near Kamiah, Idaho. The winning bidder and partner will share an all-inclusive hunt for pheasant, chukar, and Hungarian partridge on this 5000-acre ranch. The package includes unlimited wingshooting, and there is no extra charge for shells, drinks, use of guns, airport shuttles, bird cleaning and packing, or licenses.

Donated by Flying B Ranch, www.flyingbranch.com

The online auction will conclude on Valentine’s Day. For full details on each package and to place bids, go to www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?auctionId=124388273

About Idaho Natural Resource Foundation
The INRF is a registered U.S. non-profit 501(c)3 corporation based in Boise, Idaho, founded in 2010 by the passion of independently owned and operated outdoor companies. The foundation is a grassroots champion of Idaho’s wild landscapes, scenic rivers, and wild animals, dedicated to ensuring opportunities for people to experience and enjoy wild Idaho. We are funded by private individuals, non-profits, and corporate donations, gaining support through educating residents, tourists, and State and Federal policy makers on the need to keep our open spaces wild, our rivers vibrant, our wildlife populations in balance, and the use of all Idaho’s natural resources sustainable. For more information, visit our website, www.idahonaturalresource.org.

Outdoor Adventures Worldwide Successful Elk Hunter

Outdoor Adventures Worldwide

Edgefield, SC --(Ammoland.com)- You’ve decided to take your dream hunting or fishing trip. But the fun can’t begin until you hire Outdoor Adventures Worldwide.

They’ll help you manage the details that can make or break your trip of a lifetime.

Outdoor Adventures Worldwide provides premium, personalized outdoor travel services. Through OAW, you can access 300 field tested and approved destinations from around the globe.

“Outdoor Adventures Worldwide has something for everyone. If you’re looking for a location to take the world slam of wild turkeys or the African Big 5, we have the right destination for you,” said Carl Brown, president of OAW.

“When you use us to book your next hunting or fishing trip you can relax, and we’ll take care of those time consuming, important details and ensure your trip creates wonderful memories. Every destination has had an up close and in person review that will ensure we are sending you to a place we know and trust.”

Whether you’re looking for a venue to entertain your key accounts, reward top sales staff, showcase product to outdoor media, host a corporate retreat or just be good to yourself, let OAW handle the details.

OAW will provide you with multiple destination options, full travel arrangements, trip itineraries, updated customs regulations, travel insurance, recommended gear lists and more. The best lodges and hunting and fishing opportunities, the finest accommodations and food, and the trophy game outdoorsmen and women dream about are all possible through OAW.

“It is quality that we are searching for and will demand from every outfitter we work with. That’s our promise to every client, and we will work to ensure that is exactly what happens,” said CJ Brown, executive director of OAW. “It is our goal to learn everything possible about each and every client so we can build our program around the needs of the individuals we are serving.”

OAW was founded by two outdoor industry veterans: Carl Brown and CJ Brown. Carl has worked for more than 30 years in the outdoor industry. CJ’s background includes working with an outfitter program and doing business with the top fishing and hunting outfitters across the world. Both men are avid hunters and anglers with a combined four decades of outdoor experience.

Backed by Outdoor Connection, which has been providing personalized outdoor travel planning services for more than 20 years, OAW can promise a quality experience for every client they work with.

For more information, visit www.outdooradventuresworldwide.com.

Backcounrty Hunts Gone Bad Get Help from Spirit Wireless

Spirit Wireless

Portland, Oregon --(Ammoland.com)- Over the past 10 years, Spirit Wireless, located in Portland, Oregon has been assisting a wide variety of customers with the ability to communicate using satellite phones.

From emergencies due to earthquakes in Haiti to a customer plane accident in remote Alaska or off-road racers running the Baja 1000, Spirit Wireless has provided quality and affordable satellite phones on networks such as Iridium, Inmarsat and Globalstar.

“We have committed every resource to getting the communications tools in the hands of people that need it most,” said Dawn Marie Cummings, president & COO of Spirit Wireless.

Spirit Wireless Provides Quality And Affordable Satellite Phones

“We have provided satellite phone equipment to FEMA for hurricanes in Florida, National forest fires with the Bureau of Land Mgmt, NGO’s in Haiti, TV stations covering activity on Mt. Saint Helens and most recently, Howard Communications, Inc. on a hunt in remote west Texas. Our customers go where cellular phones simply won’t work. Renting one of our sat phones provides people with reliable and a cost effective way to communicate.”

“I have recently been on two backcountry hunts where cell service was unavailable,” said Mike Capps, Account Executive for Howard Communications, Inc. “The satellite phone not only allowed us the opportunity to stay in touch with work and family, but it also provided peace of mind knowing we would quickly be able to contact responders in case of an emergency.”

By using rental satellite phones from Spirit Wireless, people can talk from virtually anywhere in the world without committing to a long-term contract.

For an affordable price on any budget, anyone can take a quality sat phone and all the necessary accessories with them wherever they may go. When they are done, simply affix the included shipping sticker and the equipment is delivered back to Spirit Wireless.

About Spirit Wireless
Spirit Wireless provides over 30 years of industry knowledge in sales/airtime service for all of the major satellite communications providers including Iridium, Inmarsat, Globalstar and TerreStar.

To learn more, please visit us at www.spiritwireless.com or contact Dawn Marie dawn@spiritwireless.com.

SHE Expeditions Partners with SHE Outdoor Apparel

SHE Expeditions

Houston, TX --(Ammoland.com)- SHE Outdoor Apparel is proud to announce the launch of SHE Expeditions.

SHE Expeditions is a booking service that specializes in hunting, fishing and adventure trips for women, their families and companies.

What makes SHE Expeditions different from other booking services is that the staff has tested every destination in their portfolio, and they assist the client with every step of the booking process. She Expeditions offers tailored solutions for the concerns a lady may have about booking a trip.

“Women participating in hunting, shooting and fishing is a growing trend in our industry. First there was clothing that catered to women, the next logical step was an adventure booking service,” said Corinna Slaughter, Director of SHE Expeditions. “Whether it is a first trip or a 10th trip, we want our clients to have an unforgettable and memorable trip.”

SHE Expeditions caters to women, their families and companies. With each trip a client would expect to receive specific details of their destination. This includes what is and is not included in the cost, type of accommodations, guide information and meal services. Clients also receive a clothing and equipment list, so they are well equipped for their adventure. A final countdown is sent 30 days prior to the adventure, including emergency phone numbers, cell phone and Internet service details and transportation arrangements. SHE Expeditions is also only a call away should any questions arise.

“It is about time that ladies who love the outdoors have a service dedicated to ensuring fantastic trips for themselves and their families,” said Pam Zaitz, President and lead designer of SHE Outdoor Apparel. “We are proud to have SHE Expeditions part of the SHE Outdoor Apparel brand.”

Destinations in SHE Expedition’s diverse portfolio include North America, South America, Central America, Africa and the South Pacific. Clients can select numerous species to hunt big and small, go on a scenic fishing trip or a non-hunting adventure destination. For more information visit www.sheexpeditions.com.

SHE Outdoor Apparel is a Texas-based company that designs and produces the highest quality women’s outdoor clothing in safari, upland, camouflage, shooting, adventure and lifestyle collections. For more information about SHE Outdoor Apparel, visit www.shesafari.com.

Women On Target Hunting Program Expanding

Women on Target Hunting Programs

FAIRFAX, Va. - -(Ammoland.com)- NRA’s Women On Target program already has 10 women-only hunts scheduled for 2011, and more are in the planning process right now.

On top of that there are new aspects to the program designed to help even more women find their place in the world of hunting.

Two hunts (Eastern wild turkey in Kansas and pheasant and chukar in Nebraska) are designed for first-time women hunters only.

“These hunts are the ideal opportunity for women who want to hunt but simply have not had the chance,” said Ann Marie Foster, NRA National Women’s Hunting Programs coordinator. “Everyone in the group will be on the same experience level, and the outfitters will provide as much individual attention and support as possible.”

Also new this year is the addition of Field Hunt Coordinators. Three are signed up right now and several more have applied. Field Hunt Coordinators will organize and host Women On Target hunts primarily in their home states and bordering states. While not staff members, these ladies are under contract to help NRA increase the number of women who would like to hunt but have not had the opportunity to do so.

Commenting on NRA’s women-only hunts, Susan Billing Shares, 2010 WOT hunt attendee writes, “What a great experience—Women On Target hunting excursions offer helpful instruction and beautiful locations with people who truly want you to succeed!”

The 2011 list of hunts, as it stands now, includes:

• Wild Boar Oklahoma March 4-6, 2011
• Rio Grande Turkey Texas April 8-10, 2011
• Eastern Turkey Kansas April 21-25, 2011
• Pheasant, Chukar, Hungarian Partridge and Trout Colorado Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2011
• Duck, Ruffed Grouse Michigan Oct. 13-16, 2011
• Whitetail Buck and Whitetail Doe Texas Oct. 10-13, 2011
• Pheasant and Chukar Nebraska Oct. 21-23, 2011
• Pheasant and Chukar Nebraska Nov. 4-6, 2011
• Mule Deer Montana Nov. 6-12, 2011
• Whitetail Doe, Hog, Coyote and Bobcat Oklahoma Dec. 30, 2011 – Jan. 1, 2012

*First-Time Hunters Only

To book a hunt, learn more specifics about each one, or get updates on additional hunts, visit: www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/excursions.asp.

Scottlindenoutdoors.com

California --(Ammoland.com)- Greetings from California, the first leg of our third annual Awesome Upland Road Trip. Tad, Lynn, Buddy, Manny and I are traveling the west this fall, making shows for next year’s Wingshooting USA television series.

We’re getting tons of great hunting – exciting footage of valley quail, pheasants, sharptails, bobwhites … just about anything shootable (I even shot a mallard!) and I’m hoping you will enjoy the programs next year.

Scott Linden Bird Hunting with Manny

In the meantime, please visit my blog and find out where we are, where we’re going, and maybe you’ll be inspired to go there or somewhere, one more time this season.

Watch some videos, get some behind-the-cameras insights, add your comments, download the free Ultimate Upland Checklist, and possibly even learn something!

From California to South Dakota, there’s something for every upland hunter and bird dog enthusiast … guaranteed, or your money back!

About:
Linden Media Mgt. LLC was founded in the personal experience of Scott Linden, a city slicker made good by fresh air and wild places. A mid-career epiphany/introduction to fly fishing pushed Scott off the edge, a tumble that now includes dog ownership, multiple shotgun purchases and fanatic bird hunting. For more details visit www.scottlindenoutdoors.com.

RGS Schedules Northeast Upland Bird Hunt in Maine's Weatherby Resort

Ruffed Grouse Society

Coraopolis, PA --(Ammoland.com)- Weatherby’s Resort, one of the oldest and most distinguished sporting lodges in the country will host this year’s Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) Northeast Upland Bird Hunt on October 27-30.

Located at 112 Milford Road, Grand Lake Stream, Maine, Weatherby’s www.weatherbys.com/ sits on the edge of more than 1 million acres of forestland with hundreds of miles of gravel roads allowing access to some of the best grouse coverts in the east.

The three-night, two-day event begins on Wednesday, Oct. 27 with a cocktail/hors d’ oeuvres reception party and dinner, ending with Saturday breakfast. In between, there are guided and non-guided grouse and woodcock hunts over dogs on Thursday and Friday, and a traditional RGS Lobster or Steak Banquet, featuring live and silent auctions, games, drawings and door prizes; highlighted with the finest selection of quality firearms, artwork and collectable’s.

Several all-inclusive guided packages are available ranging from $1,600 for individuals and/or $2,950 for two guns. For those who prefer hunting with their own dog(s), non-guided packages are $1,000-$2,000 respectively.

For more information and/or reservations contact Alison Kelley at 412-262-4044, or by e-mail at alisonk@ruffedgrousesociety.org .

Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is the one international wildlife conservation organization dedicated to promoting conditions suitable for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and related wildlife to sustain our sport hunting tradition and outdoor heritage.

Recognized by Charity Navigator as a four-star not-for-profit organization, information on the RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org.

Montrose, Colo., Memorable Fall Hunting Getaway

Colorado Division of Wildlife

Montrose, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Montrose, Colo., is an outdoor lover’s paradise. So much so that recently, the city was named to Outdoor Life magazine’s annual list of the 200 best towns in America for outdoorsmen.

The options for sportsmen are as vast as the Colorado backcountry is big. Montrose, with its 62,000 acres of BLM-managed lands, boasts elk, deer, antelope, mountain lions, sheep, waterfowl, rabbits, and even a drawing for moose season.

Montrose has more than a dozen outfitters standing by to take hunters to some of the favorite local hot spots. Whether new to the sport or loking to sharpen their skills, one of these knowledgeable outfitters can help keep hunters on target.

There are many different trip types available; guided trips start at about $3,000.

• Action Adventures (www.actionadventures.net) – Specializing in wilderness horseback pack-in elk hunts, Action Adventures also offers private land elk and mule deer hunts.
• Camp David Outfitting (www.campdavidoutfitting.com) – This group offers exclusive private land hunts for elk and mule deer on the beautiful Uncompahgre Plateau. Guided Hunts include lodging, meals, transportation while hunting, and packing out the animals.
• Conrad’s High Country Outfitters (www.conradsoutfitters.com) – Archery hunting for big bulls in the Colorado backcountry has been this outfitter’s specialty for 30 years, though they also cater to muzzleloader and rifle hunters. In addition to elk and mule deer, Conrad’s also offers hunts for antelope, black bear and Merriam turkeys.
• Dark Timber Outfitting (www.darktimberlodge.com) – Dark Timber Lodge is nestled on National Forest and BLM land in acclaimed units 61 and 62, offering 50,000 acres of hunting ground on each unit. Sportsmen enter the hunting area on ATVs and then go by foot.
• Hyatt Guides and Outfitters (www.elwing.com/hunting/hyattinfo.html) – Offering guided hunt packages, one-on-one guided and self-guided hunts, Bruce Hyatt specializes in elk and deer hunting with bow and arrow and rifle.
• J & Ray (www.sportsmansdream.com/jray/) – This third-generation, family owned and operated outfitter has been in the Colorado outfitting business since 1969. J & Ray hunts elk and deer in unit 65 in the Uncompahgre Wilderness Area.
• Kinikin Outfitters (www.huntwesterncolorado.com) – Kinikin Outfitters has exclusive hunting rights to more than 20,000 acres of private ranchland and specialize in memorable elk and mule deer hunts in units 62, 64, 65 and 70.
• Silverspur Outfitters (http:/www.huntsilverspuroutfitters.com) – Personal service is the hallmark of this family-owned business. Hunts are all on private land that borders BLM and National Forest.
• Soap Mesa Outfitters (www.southwestcoloradoelkhunting.com) – Soap Mesa Outfitters offers quality guided elk and mule deer hunts on its 3,500-acre property overlooking Blue Mesa Reservoir, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Soap Creek and the Gunnison National Forest, as well as 6,000 acres of West Elk National Forest.
• Western Colorado Outfitters (www.westerncoloradooutfitters.com) – Western Colorado Outfitters has been providing quality hunts in Colorado since 1976. This group offers guided elk, mule deer and black bear hunts on a forest permit area that they have been hunting for more than 30 years.

For information on hunting seasons, draws, tags and other regulations, contact the local Colorado Division of Wildlife office at 970-252-6000.

About Montrose (www.visitmontrose.com)
Montrose is a uniquely-authentic town that has carved out a place for itself in the landscape and culture of Colorado. Montrose was recently named to Outdoor Life magazine’s annual list of the 200 best towns in America for outdoorsmen. Seventy-three percent of the land surrounding the city is public land, making Montrose a Mecca for all kinds of outdoor activities, including: hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, road biking, and mountain biking. A multi-faceted community, Montrose serves up layer upon layer of discoveries, each more unique than the last. Whether visitors are looking for adventure, agritourism, history, culture, shopping, fine dining or anything in between, Montrose has a little something for everyone.

Sportsman Giving Away “Dollars for Destinations” through Facebook

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. –-(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel’s hosts and experts spend their lives hunting, fishing and shooting in many of North America’s most beautiful outdoor destinations.

So, with summer officially here, Sportsman Channel surveyed its talent, as well as its newly appointed CEO, an avid outdoorsman, to create the Top “Sportsman” Summer Destinations list.

Additionally, Sportsman’s Facebook fans can win money towards their summer destinations through the “Dollars for Destinations” giveaway on Facebook. Starting today and through the week, Sportsman will post five “Dollars for Destinations” messages for fans to comment about their own experiences. Five comments will be randomly chosen to win $100 Visa gift cards; but you have to be a Sportsman Channel Facebook “fan” to win!

Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel.

We couldn’t do a summer destinations list without mentioning the Gulf Coast, especially in light of the current situation. The beautiful Gulf Coast provides ample activities for sportsmen and vacationers alike. Many local sportsmen make their living fishing the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and now their livelihoods are in jeopardy. We want to support the region and our fellow sportsmen by encouraging people to not forget the Gulf Coast this summer season.

Summer Destinations List

1. Wollaston Lake, Saskatchewan – Fishing for Giant Northern Pike – Wollaston Lake Lodge: In-Fisherman TV host Steve Hoffman selected this Canadian lake as his top summer sportsman destination: “A trip to this fly-in destination in northern Saskatchewan is one-stop shopping for the angler looking for superb fishing for giant northern pike, plus plenty of walleyes and lake trout. The lodge and lodging are plush, with the meals prepared by a top chef. Kick back in the bar and tie a few more flies and tell a few lies before dinner after a long day on the water. A guide will also prepare a classic midday shore lunch if you want, with walleyes as fresh as can be from crystal clear water. Pampering aside, the trip is all about the fishing—world-class fishing in some of the most beautiful country in North America.” www.wollastonlakelodge.com.
2. Grand Cascapedia Valley – Fly fishing on the Gaspe’ Peninsula in Quebec – Salmon Lodge: Diana Rudolph, co-host of Breaking the Surface: “Salmon Lodge lies on the fabled banks of the Grand Cascapedia, a historical river known for its unbelievably huge Atlantic salmon. This ‘camp’ offers angler’s beats on three rivers: the Cascapedia, the Petite Cascapedia and the Bonaventure, the later being my favorite because of its gin-clear water and boulder-studded bottom. In this river, the immense fish appear almost ghostlike, levitating around the rocks. And when one gulps your colossal size-2 dry fly and rockets from the water like a bright silver bullet, you’ll be hooked for life. In addition to the tremendous fishing, the accommodations are very welcoming and comfortable with an understated charm, and the guides and staff are extremely attentive and knowledgeable. It is always both a treat and pleasure to stay at this lodge and wade these waters. It’s Atlantic salmon fishing at its finest.” www.thesalmonlodge.ca
3. Bitterroot Valley, Montana – Fly fishing the Bitterroot/Blackwater Rivers – Backdoor Outfitters: Jed Fiebelkorn, host of TU’s On the Rise: “The combination of location, affordability and the friendliness and expertise of the guides at Backdoor Outfitters makes it the place where I’d like to spend my summer vacation. Located in the heart of Montana’s picturesque Bitterroot Valley, Backdoor Outfitters offers guided fly-fishing trips on the Bitterroot and Blackfoot rivers, two of western Montana’s most storied fly-fishing waters. With comfortable, cozy accommodations, hearty breakfasts and streamside lunches, Backdoor Outfitters offers fly-fishing trips that will surely be etched in your memory forever. Their expert guides can help beginners and experienced anglers alike. Situated on a trout-filled stream, Backdoor Outfitters is the perfect place to spend a fly-fishing vacation.” www.backdooroutfitters.com
4. Truckee River, Sierra Nevada – Fishing with Reno Fly Shop Guides – El Dorado Hotel Casino in Reno: Chad Belding of The Fowl Life: “My favorite summer destination is the Truckee River between Lake Tahoe and Reno in the beautiful eastern Sierra Nevada mountains. The river provides some excellent fishing during the summer months and the guides at the Reno Fly Shop are experts on the local water. They know the hatches, the timetables, the riverbeds, and food beds. Bottom line, they know how to get you on the fish. This in addition to these guided trips, being very affordable is what keeps me coming back to this area year after year. I love to either navigate the river on a float trip or by cruising the shorelines in search of some new honey holes. My favorite locations to fly fish on the Truckee River are literally minutes from Downtown Reno Nevada and Lake Tahoe. There is a ton to do after I get off of the river with great food, summertime activities, concerts, sporting events, and of course the mountains. I suggest staying at the El Dorado Hotel Casino in Reno. The Eldorado is a locally owned Hotel-Casino that offers nothing but first class accommodations.” www.renoflyshop.com www.EldoradoReno.com
5. Tres Piedras, New Mexico – Antelope Hunting with United States Outfitters – Running Elk Lodge Bed & Breakfast: Jason Say of Wired Outdoors: “When it comes to hunting in the summer, sometimes the options are limited. There is nothing like getting out in August and matching wits with the wary Antelope. As far as why we hunt New Mexico with United States Outfitters is because they are simply one of the best. Whether they are guiding you for elk, or Kansas whitetail, they run a first-class operation and always deliver on their promises. By far my favorite summertime “Sportsman” destination is chasing antelope in New Mexico with United States Outfitters. There is nothing better than staying in the rolling hills of New Mexico in a small hunting camp and hunting the speedy antelope.” www.huntuso.com
6. Eastern Texas – Fishing at Sam Rayburn Lake – Tiger Creek Lodge: Scott Turnage of G3 Sportsman: “My favorite summer ‘Sportsman’ destination is fishing the Sam Rayburn Lake in East Texas. I enjoy crappie fishing and Sam Rayburn offers some fantastic opportunities to catch big numbers. I always stay at Tiger Creek Lodge near Brookeland, TX (about 20 miles north of Jasper) and my favorite guide is ‘Uncle’ Bill Fondren. Bill is well known throughout Texas for his crappie expertise and has been guiding for over 20 years. The food at Tiger Creek Lodge is fantastic! Home cooked meals featuring everything from chicken-n-dumplings to juicy rib eye steaks. The lodging rates are extremely affordable and the rooms are clean very comfortable. No problems with boat storage either. The lodge is on the water so, slide your boat in and go. In close proximity to Tiger Creek Lodge are golf courses, restaurants, convenience stores, and bait shops, all less than 10 minutes away. Sam Rayburn is a beautiful lake with over 114,000 acres of water and also the number two big bass lake in the country. Ten-pound largemouth bass are common and anglers from across the nation flock to Rayburn in hopes of landing a trophy.” www.3-stexasoutdoors.com
7. Fairfield County, Connecticut – Fly fishing the western Long Island Sound – The Delamar Hotel – Newly named Sportsman Channel CEO Gavin Harvey prefers to stay local for his summer outing: “After Memorial Day when the New England weather turns warm and the days are long, I beg for invitations from FWBs (Friends With Boats) to chase stripers on the Sound. Launching out of Fairfield County’s coastal towns like Greenwich, Norwalk, and Westport, a small navy of dedicated fly fisherman relentlessly patrol the nooks and hooks, reefs and rocks of this beautiful shoreline for our local treasure, striped bass. For this angler, there is no greater rush than launching a clouser fly into a mad frenzy of stripers – who have penned a few acres of baitfish against the surface – and then hooking, playing and landing one of these crazy beasts. Check out Fishermansworld.net or Orvis.com/Darien to get hooked up. If you get hungry waiting for the tide to change, cruise up Five Mile River in Rowayton and tether up the boat at ‘The Restaurant’. And since you’re going to feel like a king, you might as well live like one by staying at The Delamar on Greenwich Harbor, where you might see some stripers from your room.” www.thedelamar.com www.rowaytonseafoodcompany.com
8. South Texas – Nilgai & Hog Hunting – River Walk and King Ranch –Haley Heath, host of Family Traditions: “The summer time is a wonderful time to get your children involved in hunting and shooting. This summer, we went to South Texas and to hunt the elusive Nilgai and hogs. Gunner (age 5) and Dakota (age 3) had a great time and both had successful hunts! An all together great adventure for the whole family. When traveling for the Nilgai hunt you fly into San Antonio, which is a great family destination already with attractions such as the River Walk and Sea World. You can add in these attractions and pick two to three days out to travel to the King Ranch where they will provide lodging and great South Texas food!” www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
9. Wellsboro, Pennsylvania – Fishing the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon – Antler’s Inn: Alan Probst, host of All Outdoors w/ Alan Probst: “One of the best summer destinations in all of North America is in my home state of Pennsylvania. In the North Central part of the state near Wellsboro is the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon that has Pine Creek and many of its tributaries meandering through the center. I always stay at the rustic log cabins and subsequent restaurant at the Antler’s Inn right outside of Ansonia, Pa. No guide is needed as Pine Creek and most all of the streams that cascade into it are full of brown, brook and rainbow trout as well as a few Class A wild brook trout streams that are there to wet your line in. This area truly is majestic in its beauty and fishing on any of these streams can take an angler back in time to a vision of yesteryear with its solitude.” http://www.antlerinninc.com
10. Southern Utah – Hunting/Exploring in the southern Utah desert – Tent/Roughing it: Modern Rifle Adventures hosts J. Guthrie and Dick Metcalf had a hard time agreeing on their favorite destinations – so we went with Dick’s wild, roughing-it destination: “Myself, I like to go out stalking predators alone in the southern Utah desert, sleeping on the ground, eating roots and berries and lizards, with only one magazine for my AR. At least it would get me away from Guthrie… My favorite destinations don’t involve lodges or outfitters, and nowhere reputable will let Guthrie in the door,” says Metcalf. “I like lap-of-luxury lodges,” muses Guthrie, “where scantily-clad cocktail waitresses greet returning safari vehicles at day’s end with icy drinks on silver trays. Don’t know why I keep getting turned away at the door.” No wonder this show is entertaining! www.utah.com

About Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches nearly 26 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), or become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel.

Women’s Outdoor Media Association

Charlotte, NC --(Ammoland.com)- A few weeks ago several members of the Women’s Outdoor Media Association attended the annual NRA Meetings and Exhibits in Charlotte, N.C.

It was an AWESOME experience, between outstanding speakers, a record-breaking number of exhibitors and attendees, plus a wonderful response to The WOMA’s hospitality suite hosted throughout the Saturday of the convention.

In a few weeks, my video editing guru, Marilyn Vogel of ProVideos 4 U, will have finished a webisode filmed at the NRA event. We’ll post the video at the website, www.thewoma.com, so you’ll have the opportunity to meet a variety of interesting new WOMA members, including Olympic Biathlon twin sisters, Tracy and Lanny Barnes.

The Barnes sisters, along with several other men and women of all ages and media backgrounds, are exactly the “breaths of fresh air” that our outdoor industry needs, especially if we hope to continue to encourage mainstream media to cover our industry in a pro-gun way—and we do!

As the camp director of Babes with Bullets, I know that at almost every BWB camp across the US we enjoy pro-gun mainstream media coverage (check out the newest pieces from NBC and ABC at the Babes With Bullets website.) Whether at Babes with Bullets or other arenas of The WOMA based on hunting, fishing, the shooting sports and archery, the goal of The WOMA is to build a unique human interest story about and around women, not a story about political parties or turf wars.

The saga of Tracy and Lanny, from their World Cup wins, to their experiences at the 2010 Winter Olympics, and now their goal of the 2014 Winter Olympics, is just one of many intriguing storylines. Visit Tracy and Lanny’s website at www.TwinBiathletes.com.

The gals are actively building their sponsorship and fan base, and I believe The WOMA is the perfect vehicle to help them with that task! WOMA President Barb Baird and I are already talking about traveling to Russia for the 2014 Olympics so we can cheer on our fellow WOMA members in their quest for an Olympic medal, so stay tuned for more information as time goes on.

Katherine Browne and Kay the Hawk

We’re also hoping that Tracy and Lanny can make it to the first WOMA retreat to be held at Gunnison, Colo., from Friday, October 8 to Tuesday, October 12. This retreat, with housing provided at Three Rivers Resort, is being arranged through another outstanding member, Katherine Browne, of the Prois Pro Hunting Staff. Katherine has put together for us a wonderful (and significantly discounted) package including grouse hunting, fly fishing and something I’ve wanted to do for years: working and hunting with falcons. How cool is that!

We have a large lodge reserved and can accommodate a total of 12 people for this event, though several spots were already spoken for as soon as we announced the retreat. So far we have three couples and two other members. If you’re interested, please contact me by e-mail (Deb@theWOMA.com) ASAP, as it takes a deposit of $100 per person to hold your spot. We estimate the cost for lodging, chipping in for food, a one-day grouse hunting license, a full day of fly fishing, etc. will run roughly $450 per person for the whole event. This is a great program offered at a discount for The WOMA, though due to lack of slots we are limiting this event to adults only.

I hope to meet more of you at the October retreat and in the meantime please submit your articles, photos, short blogs (whatever) to The WOMA so we can see what you are doing in your outdoor life! If you are not a member of The WOMA, please consider joining. Take a look at our headquarters, our weblog at www.thewoma.com. Maybe we’ll see you in Colorado in October?

Women on Target

Charlotte, NC --(Ammoland.com)- The 2010 season of Women on Target Hunting Excursions is underway, and three fall hunts have a spot for the huntress in your life.

Women hunters with experience ranging from first-timers to the most seasoned of veterans are provided with the opportunity to have a unique and enjoyable hunting adventure.

Of the nine planned events, the following are accepting applications:

• Pheasant & Chukar — Oak Creek Sporting Club, Brainard, NebraskaOctober 22-24, 2010
• Mallard & Wood Duck — NettieBay Lodge, Hawks, Michigan October 22-24, 2010
• Whitetail Doe/Spike, Axis Doe, Rio Grande Turkey-Tom/Hen, Hog — Tillie’s Game Ranch, Doss, Texas November 12-14, 2010

“So far this year we’ve seen several women take their first trophies, including one who is now a self-identified hunting addict,” said Ann Marie Foster, Hunting Coordinator. “With just a few spots remaining, now’s the time to act!”

Since 1999, Women on Target has brought together hundreds of women who share a love of the outdoors. Huntresses will have the chance to hunt a wide variety of game through our diverse, educational hunts. The professional outfitters are carefully screened to ensure a supportive, friendly, and pressure-free atmosphere throughout the trip.

For more information, or to register, please call Ann Marie Foster at (703) 267-1413 or email at womenontargethunts@nrahq.org. Learn more about each hunt at http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/excursions.asp. Application forms are available at http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/huntregform.pdf.

Top 25 ‘Conservacation’ Spots for Family Getaways

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

MISSOULA, Montana --(AmmoLand.com)- First came the vacation. Then, the staycation. Now comes a newly coined concept, the conservacation.

It’s a vacation focused on conservation, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is recommending 25 top educational destinations where families can experience and enjoy learning about elk, other wildlife and their habitat.

Elk viewing areas like Rocky Mountain National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park are well known, but RMEF’s list is a compilation of alternative spots.

“With summer upon us and many families thinking about a getaway, we’re pleased to suggest the following locations,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO.

“All of these places are worth a visit any time of year, but some really come to life when elk are rutting or on wintering grounds. That’s when visitors are most likely to see these animals up close and possibly observe a spectacle of nature they’ll never forget—hearing an elk bugle for the first time has inspired many a new conservationist.”

Of course, hearing a turkey gobble, watching a whitetail doe and fawn, and countless other experiences can have the same effect. That’s why RMEF has long provided funding for educational sites and projects across the U.S., in and out of elk country, says Allen.

Elk are present only seasonally at some of the following locations, completely absent in others, so be sure to Google or call each facility for specific wildlife info before traveling. And don’t forget binoculars and camera!

Here are 25 RMEF-recommended spots for your family’s conservacation!

Arizona
1. Springerville, Ariz.— Sipe White Mountain Visitor Center/Interpretive Trail. Operated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. RMEF grant recipient. In 1993, RMEF helped the
agency purchase this 1,362-acre property known for its trophy elk as well as threatened,
endangered and sensitive species. Visitor center, hiking trails, interpretive signage, wildlife
viewing sites, picnic area. Phone: 928-367-4281.

Arkansas
2. Ponca, Ark.— Ponca Elk Education Center. Operated by the Arkansas Game and Fish
Commission. RMEF grant recipient. About 450 elk reside nearby along the Buffalo National
River. Exhibits outline elk history, biology and restoration efforts. Various activities for all
ages, hiking trail, gift shop, picnic facilities. Many kinds of outdoor recreation available.
Phone: 870-861-2432.

California
3. Crescent City, Calif.— Redwood National Park Elk Meadow Viewing Area. Operated by the
National Park Service. RMEF grant recipient. Roosevelt’s elk are easily observed here
especially south of the Klamath River in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Gold Bluffs
Beach along Bald Hills Road and near Orick, Calif. Phone: 707-464-6101.

4. Tupman, Calif.— Tule Elk State Reserve. Operated by California Department of Parks and
Recreation. RMEF grant recipient. In 1874, cattleman Henry Miller began efforts to save tule
elk from extinction by unregulated hunting and loss of habitat. Today this remnant herd has
expanded on what is now park property. Animals from this herd have been relocated to start
new herds in other areas of California. Interpretive exhibits, picnic areas. Phone:
661-764-6881.

Colorado
5. Durango, Colo.— Durango Fish Hatchery and Wildlife Museum. Operated by the Colorado
Division of Wildlife. RMEF grant recipient. The hatchery produces rainbow, brown, Snake
River cutthroat, native cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon. Fish feeding, visitor center,
wildlife museum, aquatic and terrestrial wildlife info, mounted specimens, hands-on displays.
Phone: 970-375-6766.

6. Minturn, Colo.— Dowd Junction Elk Viewing Area. Operated by the U.S. Forest Service.
RMEF grant recipient. This lush habitat is winter range for several hundred elk. Good
viewing from U.S. Highway 24. Also visit the viewing area with telescope and platform at the
Holy Cross Ranger District office. Phone: 970-827-5715.

Illinois
7. Belknap, Ill.— Michael Wolff Memorial Wetland Viewing Area. Managed by the Michael
Wolff Memorial Wetland Foundation. RMEF grant recipient. A tributary of Little Black
Slough, this is rich habitat for migratory waterfowl, neotropical songbirds and wading birds.
Wildlife viewing platform, interpretative signage. Additional attractions nearby including
Cache River State Natural Area. Phone: 618-549-7901.

Kansas
8. Junction City, Kan.— Milford Nature Center. Operated by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. RMEF grant recipient. Activities, dioramas, live animal exhibits, nature trails, wildlife viewing areas, backyard habitat demonstration area. Picnic facilities and nearby
Milford Fish Hatchery are added attractions. Phone: 785-238-5323.

Kentucky
9. Frankfort, Ky.— Salato Wildlife Education Center. Operated by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. RMEF grant recipient. Dioramas, live reptiles, aquariums, interactive displays and computer programs. Wheelchair accessible trails allow visitors to see
eagles, bison, bears and natural habitats. Phone: 502-564-7863.

10. Golden Pond, Ky.— Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Operated by the U.S. Forest Service. RMEF grant recipient. Many hands-on learning opportunities, exhibits, hiking trails, nature programs, living history farm, planetarium—and a 700-acre elk prairie. Animals from this herd have been relocated to help establish elk populations elsewhere in the eastern U.S. Phone: 270-924-2000.

Michigan
11. Holland, Mich.— Outdoor Discovery Center. Operated by the nonprofit Wildlife Unlimited. RMEF grant recipient. Group programs are designed to introduce the wonders of the natural world through live animals exhibits, short hikes, investigations and general nature discovery. Phone: 616-393-9453.

Minnesota
12. Detroit Lakes, Minn.— Pine to Prairie Birding Trail. Operated by area communities. RMEF grant recipient. A 200-mile driving trail featuring different habitats home to a tremendous variety of birds as well as opportunities for conservationists to study native wildlife. Interpretive signs at featured sites. Phone: 800-433-1888.

13. St. Cloud, Minn.— Sand Prairie Wildlife Management Area and Environmental Education Center. Operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. RMEF grant recipient. This 700-acre wildlife area is situated in the flood plain of the Mississippi River and features moist to wet remnant prairie, dry prairie and aspen. Wildlife viewing, nature study, hiking. Phone: 320-255-4279.

Montana
14. Lewistown, Mont.— Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge/Slippery Ann Elk Viewing Area. Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. RMEF grant recipient. Hundreds of elk congregate here during the fall rut offering spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. A self-guided auto tour route takes visitors on a 20-mile loop through a variety of habitat types. Numerous interpretive signs. Phone: 406-538-8706.

15. Missoula, Mont.— Elk Country Visitor Center. Operated by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Free admission. Fun, hands-on exhibits, displays of record elk, western wildlife diorama, theater, nature trail, interpretive signage, gift shop. Focus on habitat and hunting heritage. Facility is part of the headquarters of the international conservation organization that has protected or enhanced over 5.7 million acres of habitat for elk and other wildlife. Phone: 406-523-4500.

Oregon
16. Charleston, Ore.— Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area. Operated by the Bureau of Land Management and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. RMEF grant recipient. Up to 120 Roosevelt’s elk and other wildlife species may be viewed here year-round. The O.H. Hinsdale Interpretive Center is popular at nearby Reedsport, Ore. Phone: 541-756-0100.

17. Seaside, Ore.— Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area. Operated by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. RMEF grant recipient. A popular Roosevelt’s elk-viewing area from November through April. Open pastures border a state highway offering excellent viewing of up to 200 elk during winter and spring. Paved parking areas, four viewing areas, interpretive signage. Phone: 503-755-2264.

Tennessee
18. LaFollette, Tenn— Sundquist Wildlife Management Area/Hatfield Knob Elk Viewing Tower. Operated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. RMEF grant recipient. Elk were reintroduced here beginning in 2000 with vital funding and assistance from RMEF. Theviewing tower allows visitors to observe these magnificent animals. Phone: 615-781-6500.

Utah
19. Hyram, Utah— Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area. Operated by the Utah Divisionof Wildlife Resources. RMEF grant recipient. A good spot for a family outing to viewwildlife, especially in cold months when elk may be seen on this traditional winter range. Educational kiosks and exhibits. Phone: 435-753-6206.

Washington
20. Amboy, Wash.— Charles W. Bingham Forest Learning Center. Operated by WeyerhaeuserCompany in partnership with the Washington State Department of Transportation and RMEF. Site is located inside the blast zone of the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens.Exhibits, trails, interpretive signage explaining forest recovery efforts. Additionalconservation attractions nearby. Phone: 360-274-7750.

21. Concrete, Wash.— Hurn Field Elk Viewing Site. Operated by the nonprofit Skagit Land Trust. RMEF grant recipient. This 64-acre property provides food and shelter for over 50 elk during winter and spring. Many other wildlife and fish species present. Gravel parking area, interpretive signage. Phone: 360-428-7878.

22. Randle, Wash.— Gifford Pinchot National Forest/Woods Creek Interpretive Trail. Operated by the U.S. Forest Service. RMEF grant recipient. An interpretive 1.5-mile trail loops through five habitat areas, offering hikers an opportunity to learn about wildlife and the habitat. Trail guides are available at the trailhead. Phone: 360-891-5003.

Wisconsin
23. Grantsburg, Wis.— Crex Meadows Wildlife Viewing Area. Operated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. RMEF grant recipient. At 30,000 acres, this is the largest state-owned wildlife area in Wisconsin. Education center, exhibits, habitat dioramas, classroom facilities, gift shop, wildlife mounts, maps, publications. Guided tours can be arranged. Phone: 715-463-2739.

Wyoming
24. Jackson, Wyo.- National Elk Refuge/Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies with ongoing support from RMEF. Refuge holds up to 5,000 wintering elk, the world’s largest concentration. This herd has been the nucleus for replenishing and reintroducing elk herds across the U.S. Morethan 800 bison winter here, too. Visitor center, interpretive displays, book and gift store,videos, lectures, activities. Phone: 307-733-9212.

25. Lander, Wyo.- Lander Wildlife Education Center. Operated by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. RMEF grant recipient. Dioramas, exhibits, hands-on educationalopportunities, publications. Group programs can be arranged. Connects to the Popo AgiePathway with wildlife viewing sites and interpretive signage. Phone: 307-332-2688.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over 5.7 million acres—a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting, fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

MISSOULA, Mont.- -(AmmoLand.com)- Jim Zumbo, host of Jim Zumbo Outdoors on Outdoor Channel and longtime member and supporter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, has established a special elk hunt for veterans at RMEF’s Torstenson Wildlife Center/Double H Ranch in New Mexico.

The first-annual “Jim Zumbo’s Purple Heart Hunt” will be a cow elk hunt in November.

Participants will include the two high bidders in auctions held March 4-7 at the RMEF Elk Camp and convention in Reno, Nev., as well as two servicemen who are recipients of the Purple Heart medal for wounds suffered in combat. Each high bidder will hunt with the veteran they sponsor.

“The rewards that I receive from taking disabled military warriors hunting are immeasurable,” said Zumbo. “This elk hunt is an opportunity to not only offer quality hunting experiences to veterans, but also for able-bodied sportsmen to experience hunting side-by-side with troops who are true American heroes.”

RMEF President and CEO David Allen said, “RMEF is proud to be a part of Jim’s Purple Heart hunt. We will roll out the red carpet for these true American heroes. As Americans, we cannot do enough to repay those who serve our country with honor and allow us to enjoy our freedoms. The Purple Heart hunt is just another small way we can say thanks to these men and women.”

Zumbo is well known for his work with disabled servicemen, many of them amputees. He and country music singer Aaron Tippin are national spokesmen for the Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund, which is part of Paralyzed Veterans of America. Zumbo has hosted military heroes on hunts in Africa, Alaska and a dozen other states.

Like most of his hunts with disabled vets, Zumbo plans to film the upcoming elk hunt, which may be aired on his television show.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over 5.7 million acres—a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting, fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.

Dead Down Wind

Pleasant Valley, MO --(AmmoLand.com)- Dead Down Wind®, an industry leader in scent prevention and D2W Guide Gear, announces that Colin B. Anthony of Columbia, MO is the lucky bowhunter who will participate in an archery-only bear hunt with television personality and host of Dead Down Wind American Archer, Tom Nelson.

“I hope Colin is ready for one of the most exciting and exhilarating hunting experiences ever! The adrenaline that rushes through you when you draw back on a big bear is unreal” commented Tom.

Colin registered for the Dream Hunt sweepstakes by going to www.deaddownwind.com and will he headed north to Canada in June for the hunt of a lifetime with one of the finest guides and outfitters in North America.

The hunt will be hosted by Tom Nelson of American Archer, and Rob Nye from Rob Nye Wilderness Adventures (http://bowsite.com/robnye/). Wilderness Adventures offers an exceptional opportunity to harvest a record book bear. The first flight will go to Saskatoon. A float plane will take Tom and the winner to a remote camp known for big bears in northern Saskatchewan bordering on the Northwest territory.

About Dead Down Wind:
Dead Down Wind is a premium supplier of quality scent prevention products and D2W Guide Gear designed to help outdoor enthusiasts become more successful in the field. Dead Down Wind revolutionized the scent elimination industry through the development of a bio-engineered process known as ESPTM (Enzyme Scent Protection). Through this process a strand of enzymes is created a broad spectrum of odors not just bacteria – the source of human odor. Unlike cover sprays that can only attempt to mask these odors, or carbon clothing that only attempts to contain it., enzymes go well beyond the scope of typical antimicrobials in both effectiveness and the range of odors controlled.

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

LINCOLN, Neb. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Two deer camps for women hunters are being planned by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Both are scheduled for Jan. 8-10, 2010.

The camps, part of the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program, are designed for women of varying experience levels who want to learn more about deer hunting. Participants will take part in all aspects of the hunt. They will be paired up based on experience level to provide informal mentoring opportunities.

The Central Deer Camp will take place near Alda in Hall County along the Platte River. A Season Choice Area 1 permit and Nebraska Habitat Stamp are required. A 2009 stamp may be used.

The Baxter Deer Camp will take place near Milligan in Saline County. A Season Choice Area 20 permit and a habitat stamp are required.

The hunt takes place during the January late antlerless season when no bucks may be taken and only legal firearms may be used. All participants must have proof of successful completion of a hunter education course.

Space is limited. To reserve a spot, contact Aaron Hershberger at (402) 471-6144 or aaron.hershberger@nebraska.gov.

Women on Target Hunting Programs

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Just Announced The 2010-Early 2011 Women ON Target. Hunting Excursions exclusively for the ladies!

This line up has something to fit every budget and just in time for the Holiday Gift Giving Season!!

The NRA Women On Target. Hunting Excursion Program is designed to open the door to hunting for all women—both novice and seasoned huntresses. Our professional staff, outfitters and guides are individually selected for their exceptional services.

2010 – 2011 Hunting Excursions

• European Pheasant and Walk up Hunt —Michigan

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010nettiebay-03.asp

• Rio Grande Tom Turkey — Texas

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010knowlton-04.asp

• Alaskan Black Bear, Wolf—Alaska

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010alaska.asp

• Bull Elk,— South Texas

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010knowlton-10.asp

• Pheasant & Chukar—Nebraska

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010oakcreek.asp

• Mallard & Wood Duck—Michigan

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010nettiebay-10.asp

• Whitetail Doe/Spike, Axis Doe, and Unlimited Hogs—Texas

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010tillie-10.asp

• Whitetail Doe/Spike, Axis Doe, Rio Grande Turkey-Tom/Hen, Hog—Texas

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010tillie-1112.asp

• Whitetail Doe, Hog, Coyote & Bobcat—Oklahoma

  http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2011addison.asp

Hunting Excursion Application:

http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/huntregform.pdf

Ladies, if you are looking for camaraderie with other outdoorswomen and the opportunity to hunt various game in beautiful locations, join us for a Women on Target. Hunting Excursion. You can learn more by visiting www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/excursions.asp.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

MedjetAssist

Birmingham, AL —-(AmmoLand.com)- MedjetAssist, the nation’s leading emergency medical evacuation and repatriation membership program, announced today that Craig Boddington has signed on as a company spokesperson to the hunting and outdoor market.

“As a widely recognized outdoorsman and unarguably one of this generation’s most accomplished hunting experts, Craig will lend tremendous insight, visibility and credence to our company and services,” said Roy Berger, Medjet president and CEO. “We are delighted to have someone of Craig’s caliber and reputation in the hunting community to represent MedjetAssist.”

With a MedjetAssist membership, if a member is hospitalized more than 150 miles from home and continues to meet inpatient criteria at the receiving hospital- MedjetAssist will arrange medical transportation to the hospital of the member’s choice at no additional cost. .

“I am not afraid of the places I go to follow my passion for hunting or the unpredictable paths that take me there,” said Boddington. “I am not afraid of what I am hunting, what might be hunting me, or whatever lies in between. I travel with peace of mind, because I know Medjet will be there if I ever need them.”

Boddington continued, “I’ve been a Medjet member for over five years and my passion takes me to the ends of the earth. I’m not sure where you go, but make sure you have Medjet. I wouldn’t travel without it.”

One of the world’s most accomplished hunters, Boddington was born and raised in Kansas, where his big game hunting experience began at an early age. He attended the University of Kansas on an NROTC scholarship, graduating with an English degree and a regular commission in the United States Marine Corps. His outdoor writing career began during college and continued during his active duty. He has written more than 4,000 articles for national magazines, he has authored 21 books on hunting and shooting, and he is the host of the popular Tracks Across Africa television show.

Having been on more than 75 African safaris, Boddington’s list of hunting accomplishments is long. He is the only living journalist who has hunted Africa’s nine spiral-horned antelopes, and he’s the only one who has hunted Africa’s Big Five. He holds a number of other distinguished records and accolades in the hunting and shooting world.

About:
MedjetAssist was established in 1991 and is the premier medical evacuation and repatriation membership program for travelers. MedjetAssist has its corporate headquarters in Birmingham, AL, and was recently named the exclusive provider of worldwide air ambulance and medical repatriation services for AARP. For additional information, visit www.medjet.com.

California Waterfowl

California - -(AmmoLand.com)- In today’s world of plug-in entertainment, it’s more important than ever to support the uninitiated in outdoor opportunities. California Waterfowl needs your help to fund outreach efforts this year more than ever.

When you support others getting out through our Hunts of a Lifetime Drawing, thanks to the outstanding support of the donors linked below, you’ll have a chance to win one of 10 outstanding hunts. More information is attached and the mailing address to get your tickets is below.

Your help with purchasing tickets, forwarding this info to your friends who might like a great hunt opportunity, and everything else you do to ensure everyone has opportunities to get out into nature is so greatly appreciate.

10 Hunts of a Lifetime Raffle

Anyone can win, donations benefit California Waterfowl’s award winning youth and women’s outdoor education programs. 1 Ticket for $20 – 6 for $100

Grand Prize

• Mexico Dove Hunt – a $1700 value – 1 person, 3 day dove hunt at Camp David Hunting Lodge, Mexico with 4 nights lodging. birdhuntingmexico.com

Specialty Hunts

• • Eurasian Wild Boar Hunt – $1200 – 1 person, 1 day full- service hunt, including processing, at Native Hunt Enterprises in Monterey Co. NativeHunt.com
• • Presidential Waterfowl Hunt – Priceless! – 2 person, 1 day hunt with California Waterfowl President Dr. Robert McLandress at a private duck club in N. California.
• • Combo Turkey/Quail/Dove Hunt – $1,000 – 1 person, semi-guided hunt and luxurious 2 night stay, the weekend of Nov. 14-15, 2009. BrysonResort.com
• • Foot Hills Turkey Hunt & Pack – $450 – 1 person, 1 day fully guided turkey hunt with optional overnight stay from G3 Outfitters and a $150 pack from BruzerGear.com

Waterfowl Hunts

• • Klamath Basin Oregon- $450 – 2 person, 1 day guided hunt BasinGuideService.com
• • Lambertville – $400 – 1 person, 1 day guided hunt with overnight lodging at the Lucky Seven Duck Club
• • Delta/NorCal – $300 – 2 person, 1 day guided hunt where the birds are with LongBarrelApparel.com
• • Napa/Sonoma – $300 – 2 person, 1 day guided boat hunt in beautiful Napa with BorgesOutdoors.com
• • Lambertville – $400 – 1 person, 1 day guided hunt with overnight lodging at Sunrise Farms Duck Club

More 10 Hunts of a Lifetime Drawing Information

• 1. Mexico Dove Hunt: One person dove hunt at Camp David Hunting Lodge located on the West Coast of Mexico. Hunt includes four nights lodging, all meals, three days of guided dove hunts and all transfers and group transportation. Not included is airfare, shells, tips, licenses and bird processing. Hunt to be used in November and December 2009 or 2010. Hunt cannot be combined with any other CWA Certificate holders. Value: $1,700
• For more information, visit birdhuntingmexico.com (866) 247-3464
• 2. Eurasian Wild Boar Hunt: Hunt at Native Hunt Enterprises near King City in Monterey County. At Native Hunt, they focus on providing guests with absolute Tier I service. Their focus is entirely on the guest; giving them a memorable, successful hunting experience, while at the same time providing an extravagant retreat. This single day full service hunt includes: guide, field transportation, skinning, cold storage and breakdown for transport for a Eurasian Wild Boar meat animal (50-150 lbs.) Value: $1,200
  For more information, visit nativehunt.com (888) HUNT-321
• 3. President’s Hunt: Ever wondered what it was like to hunt with a legend in California’s waterfowling community? This is your chance to find out just how much fun it can be. Spend the day out waterfowl hunting with California Waterfowl’s President Bob McLandress during the 2009-10 waterfowl season at a private duck club in Northern California. Value: Priceless!
  4. Combination Fall Turkey/Quail/Dove Hunt: Bryson Hesperia Resort is pleased to offer a semi-guided combination Turkey/Quail/Dove hunt for the weekend of November 14 and 15, 2009. Enjoy two night’s accommodations in one of their luxurious cedar cabins as well as all the game information you need from their professional guides. Hunters are required to bring the following items: Valid CA hunting license, proper stamps for upland game and turkey hunting, shotguns and ammo, complete archery equipment including blinds, decoys, and calls, game bags, and an ice chest to take your meat home. Value: $1,000
  More information can be found at www.brysonresort.com
• 5. Napa/Sonoma Hunt: Hunt in the Napa/Sonoma Refuge, a unique location that is accessed by boat only. David Borges will host this fun hunt on his flat bottom Excel boat with his MudBuddy motor. . This is an excellent opportunity to hunt a wide variety of birds in an absolutely gorgeous location overlooking the Napa Valley Foothills. All huntable refuge days are open for you to select except for opening day (Saturday opener). To make this offer even more appealing, the Sunday after opener is being offered. This is when the birds are still very thick and a perfect time to take a young hunter along. This donation is for a 1 day hunt, 2 Hunters max. Value: $300
  For more information visit borgesoutdoors.com
• 6. Klamath Basin Oregon Waterfowl Hunt: Enjoy a one day, 2 person fully guided waterfowl hunt, during the 2009-2010 waterfowl season in the Klamath Basin of Oregon. The hunt includes a guide, access to the hunting grounds, decoys, and blinds etc. It does not include lodging, meals, shells, licenses or transportation. This hunt can not be used with any other specials or donations that Basin Guide Service has offered. Value: $450
  For more information, visit basinguideservice.com
  7. Delta Duck and Goose Hunt: Jason and Mitch of Long Barrel Apparel have donated another great hunting trip for two people during the 2009/2010 duck season. They will be able to put you on the birds as they track the migration during the season and get it while it’s hot! They have locations throughout the North Valley and in the Delta to choose from. Value: $300
  For more information, visit longbarrelapparel.com
• 8. Lambertville Duck Hunt: One day, one person guided waterfowl hunt at Lucky Seven Duck Club next to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Arrive the night before and spend the night at the club, then enjoy a full day hunting the private club. Value $400
• 9. Foothills Turkey Hunt: One day, one person, fully guided Turkey Hunt with Joe at G3 Outfitters. Bring your weapon of choice, archery or shotgun, and hunt where the birds are in Yuba County. Children welcome. Overnight accommodations are available. Value $300
• 10. Lambertville Duck Hunt: One day, one person guided waterfowl hunt at the Sunrise Farms in northern California next to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Arrive the night before and spend the night at the club, then enjoy a full day hunting the private club. Value $400

To purchase tickets by mail, send your check written out to California Waterfowl and mail it to me:

Make sure to note that your donation is for the Hunts of a Lifetime Drawing.

For more information or to purchase tickets with a credit card, call me at 916-648-1406 ext.139 or email cwa_pr@calwaterfowl.org.

Thank you for supporting waterfowl, wetlands and hunting heritage in our great state.

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years we’ve restored, protected or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit us online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

Pennsylvania Game Commission

HARRISBURG, Pa –-(AmmoLand.com)- With thousands of Pennsylvania hunters heading off to hunt big game in other states and Canadian provinces, Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe reminds hunters that, in an effort to prevent the introduction of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) into the Commonwealth, the agency prohibits hunters from importing specific carcass parts from members of the deer family – including mule deer, elk and moose – from 14 states and two Canadian provinces.

Roe noted that this importation ban is a revised executive order signed into effect in May, and affects hunters heading to: Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York (only from CWD containment area), Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia (only from Hampshire County), Wisconsin and Wyoming; as well as the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Roe emphasized that the new executive order prohibits hunters from bringing back the tissue described below from any cervid from these states or provinces, whether the animal was taken from the wild or from a captive, high-fence operation.

The specific carcass parts, where the CWD prions (the causative agent) concentrates in cervids, that cannot be brought back to Pennsylvania by hunters are:

• the head (including brain, tonsils, eyes and lymph nodes)
• spinal cord/backbone
• spleen
• skull plate with attached antlers, if visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present
• cape, if visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present
• upper canine teeth, if root structure or other soft tissue is present
• any object or article containing visible brain or spinal cord tissue
• unfinished taxidermy mounts; and brain-tanned hides.

Roe noted that the prohibition does not limit the importation of: meat, without the backbone; cleaned skull plate with attached antlers, if no visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present; tanned hide or raw hide with no visible brain or spinal cord tissue present; cape, if no visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present; upper canine teeth, if no root structure or other soft tissue is present; and finished taxidermy mounts.

Pennsylvania hunters heading to a state with a history of CWD should become familiar with that state’s wildlife regulations and guidelines for the transportation of harvested game animals. Wildlife officials have suggested hunters in areas where CWD is known to exist follow these recommendations to prevent the possible spread of the disease:

• - Do not shoot, handle or consume any animal that appears sick; contact the state wildlife agency if you see or harvest an animal that appears sick.
• - Wear rubber or latex gloves when field-dressing carcasses.
• - Bone out the meat from your animal.
• - Minimize the handling of brain and spinal tissues.
• - Wash hands and instruments thoroughly after field-dressing is completed.
• - Request that your animal is processed individually, without meat from other animals being added to meat from your animal, or process your own meat if you have the tools and ability to do so.
• - Have your animal processed in the endemic area of the state where it was harvested, so that high-risk body parts can be properly disposed of there. Only bring permitted materials back to Pennsylvania.
• - Don’t consume the brain, spinal cord, eyes, spleen, tonsils or lymph nodes of harvested animals. (Normal field-dressing, coupled with boning out a carcass, will remove most, if not all, of these body parts. Cutting away all fatty tissue will help remove remaining lymph nodes.)
• - Consider not consuming the meat from any animal that tests positive for the disease.

Roe said hunters who harvest a deer, elk or moose in a state or province where CWD is known to exist should follow that state’s wildlife agency’s instructions on how and where to submit the appropriate samples to have their animal tested. If, after returning to Pennsylvania, a hunter is notified that his or her game tested positive for CWD, the hunter is encouraged to contact the Game Commission for disposal recommendations and assistance.

The Game Commission, with the assistance of the Pennsylvania and U.S. departments of Agriculture, has conducted tests on more than 18,000 deer and elk that have either died of unknown illnesses, were exhibiting abnormal behavior, or were killed by hunters. No evidence of CWD has been found in any of these samples.

The Game Commission will continue to monitor this disease and collect samples from deer and elk that appear sick or behave abnormally. The agency plans to test all hunter-killed elk and approximately 4,000 hunter-harvested wild deer for CWD again this year.

First identified in 1967, CWD is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) that affects cervids, including all species of deer, elk and moose. It is a progressive and always fatal disease of the nervous system. Scientists theorize CWD is caused by an unknown agent capable of transforming normal brain proteins into an abnormal form.

There currently is no practical way to test live animals for CWD, nor is there a vaccine. Clinical signs include poor posture, lowered head and ears, uncoordinated movement, rough-hair coat, weight loss, increased thirst, excessive drooling, and, ultimately, death. There is currently no scientific evidence that CWD has or can spread to humans, either through contact with infected animals or by eating meat of infected animals. The Center for Disease Control has investigated any connection between CWD and the human forms of TSEs and stated

“the risk of infection with the CWD agent among hunters is extremely small, if it exists at all” and “it is extremely unlikely that CWD would be a food-borne hazard.”

“Hunters spend a lot of time in the woods, and are a valuable source of information to wildlife agencies across the United States,” Roe said. “If a hunter sees a deer or elk behaving abnormally, or dying from unknown causes, contact the state wildlife agency and provide as much specific information as possible about where the animal was seen.”

In 2005, Pennsylvania CWD task force members completed the state’s response plan, which outlines ways to prevent CWD from entering our borders and, in the event CWD is found in Pennsylvania, how to detect it, contain it and work to eradicate it. The task force was comprised of representatives from the Governor’s Office, the Game Commission, the state Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the state Department of Health, the state Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, as well as representatives from stakeholder groups including hunters, deer farmers, deer processors and taxidermists. Initiated in 2003, a copy of the final plan can be viewed on the Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) by clicking on “CWD Update” in the “Quick Clicks” box in the upper right-hand corner of the homepage.

“We know that Pennsylvania hunters are just as concerned about keeping CWD out of Pennsylvania as we are, and we are confident that they will do all they can to protect the Commonwealth’s whitetail and elk populations,” Roe said.

Other information, including tips for taxidermists and meat processors, can be found on the Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) in the CWD Update.

Websites for all 50 state wildlife agencies can be accessed via the Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us). Click on the “Related Links” section at the bottom of the homepage, then select “Wildlife Agencies,” and then choose the state of interest from the map.

Additional information on CWD can be found on the CWD Alliance’s website (www.cwd-info.org).

California Waterfowl

California - -(AmmoLand.com)- California Waterfowl, in partnership with the Community Youth Center of Concord is once-again offering an in-season youth hunting program during the 2009-10 waterfowl hunting season at Grizzly Ranch (Suisun Marsh) and NEW this year at Rancho Esquon (Durham). This is a special opportunity to get young hunters jump-started into the exciting world of waterfowling while learning safe and responsible hunting skills.

Starting with opening day of waterfowl season on October 24, 2009, California Waterfowl will host a total of 21 youth hunts on the two private duck clubs. These junior waterfowl hunts are $50, which includes educational materials, sprig membership, lodging, breakfast and lunch. Each youth hunter has opportunities for either guided or unguided waterfowl hunts.

All junior hunting license holders are eligible to apply for these hunts and must be accompanied by a chaperone which is 21 years or older. To get more info and register for exciting waterfowl hunting opportunities, visit www.calwaterfowl.org.

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years we’ve restored, protected or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit us online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

National Rifle Association

Fairfax, VA - -(AmmoLand.com)- Another exciting season of Women on Target Hunting Excursions is about to begin. Women hunters with experience ranging from first-timers to the most seasoned of veterans are provided with the opportunity to have a unique and enjoyable hunting adventure.

Since 1999, Women on Target has brought together women who share a love of the outdoors. Huntresses will have the chance to hunt a wide variety of game through our diverse hunts. Elk, quail, boar, turkey, deer, dove, antelope, bear, goose, duck and pheasant hunts have brought hundreds of women to our excursions.

“Each one of these trips offers something unique,” NRA Deputy Executive Director Andrea Cerwinske said. “Whether a woman is a seasoned hunter or a beginner wanting to learn more, NRA’s Women On Target hunts are carefully selected with experienced guides, great outfitters, and scenic locations to make each hunt a memorable one.”

Women on Target hunts are a welcoming environment where the skills necessary to be a successful hunter are taught. The professional outfitters are carefully screened to ensure a supportive, friendly, and pressure-free atmosphere throughout the trip. We want you to take the skills you learn on your hunts and pass them on!

The upcoming events are as follows:

• Rocky Mountain Elk: Gunnison, Colorado on October 15-22, 2009
• Canada Geese, Ducks, Ruffed Grouse, and Woodcock: Bridgewater, Maine on October 18-22, 2009
• Pheasant and Chukar: Brainard, Nebraska on November 6-8, 2009
• Whitetail Doe, Wild Hog, Coyote and Bobcat: Burneyville, Oklahoma on January 1-3, 2010
• Feral Hog Hunt and Bass Fishing: Carrizo Springs, Texas on January 22-24, 2010

For more information, or to register, please call Ann Marie Foster, Hunting Coordinator at (703) 267-1413 or email at womenontargethunts@nrahq.org. Application forms are available at http://www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/huntregform.pdf.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

Women on Target

Fairfax, VA - -(AmmoLand.com)- Whether you are a seasoned huntress who has hunted most of the North American game, or a new huntress who wants to learn how to hunt, Women on Target has the opportunity for you.

Hey Guys! Surprise that special lady in your life with one of these exciting hunts.

Hey Gals! Come join your fellow huntresses on an adventure…you won’t be disappointed!

Since 1999, Women on Target® has brought together women who share a love of the outdoors. Huntresses will have the chance to hunt a wide variety of game through our diverse hunts. Elk, quail, boar, turkey, deer, dove, antelope, bear, goose, duck and pheasant hunts have brought hundreds of women to our excursions.

• Elk in Colorado
• Canada Geese, Ducks, Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock in Maine
• Pheasant and Chukar in Nebraska
• Whitetail Doe, Wild Hog, Coyote and Bobcat in Oklahoma
• Feral Hog and Bass in Texas.

Rocky Mountain Elk: October 15-22, 2009─Adventure Experiences, Inc. www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2009gunnison.asp

Canada Geese, Ducks, Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock: October 18-22, 2009─Smoldering Lake Outfitters
www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2009smoldering.asp

Pheasant and Chukar Hunt: November 6-8, 2009─Oak Creek Sporting Club
www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2009brainard.asp

Whitetail Doe, Wild Hog, Coyote and Bobcats: January 1-3, 2010─Addison Ranch www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010addison.asp

Feral Hog Hunt and Bass Fishing: January 22-24, 2010─Circle T Hunting Ranch www.nrahq.org/women/hunting/2010circlet.asp

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.