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Georgia Governor Signs Proclamation For National Hunting And Fishing Day
Come celebrate at an exciting event near you!

National Hunting and Fishing Day

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- In celebration of the passion for the outdoors that you share with 64 million other Americans, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division encourages you to get out and participate in one of the many FREE celebrations that will be held in honor of the 2011 National Hunting and Fishing day.

Governor Nathan Deal recently signed a proclamation in honor of the conservation efforts led by America’s hunters and anglers, recognizing Saturday, Sept. 24 as NHF Day in Georgia, noting the plans underway for a statewide celebration.

Events that will be offered in Georgia include seven kids’ fishing events and five Outdoor Adventure Days (activities will differ at each event – but some highlights include archery and air rifle shooting, trout fishing, hunting dog demonstrations, wildlife programs, exhibits and more). These events are spread out across the whole state – meaning that one is probably near you!

In addition to these events, a FREE fishing day is offered to all Georgia residents on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. On this day, residents do NOT need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds and public fishing areas. In addition, residents do not need to obtain a wildlife management area license to fish on a PFA, WMA or on Waters Creek on this day.

CHANCE TO WIN! As part of their partnership with National Hunting and Fishing Day, Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. has donated a 2011 Grizzly 450 that one lucky outdoorsman will win. Enter to win at www.nhfday.org .

The U.S. Congress and President Richard Nixon established National Hunting and Fishing Day in 1973 to recognize generations of hunters and anglers for the time and money they donate to wildlife conservation programs. According to the proclamation signed by Governor Deal, conserving the state’s natural and wildlife resources is one of the most important responsibilities for this and future generations, and the conservation programs supported and financed by Georgia hunters and anglers have benefited hundreds of wildlife species, including deer, wild turkeys, bald eagles and songbirds for all Georgians to enjoy.

For more information on NHF Day in Georgia – including a complete listing of all events in the state visit www.georgiawildlife.com/get-involved/nhfday . For more on NHF Day across the nation, visit www.nhfday.org .

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Ruffed Grouse Society Joins Others in Celebrating NH&F Day
Grass roots event recognizes sportsmen’s role in conservation.

Ruffed Grouse Society

Coraopolis, Pa --(Ammoland.com)- The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS), is proud to join the nation’s dedicated and conservation-minded hunters and fishermen as they prepare to celebrate the 39th anniversary of “National Hunting and Fishing Day” on Saturday, September 24, 2011.

“What began as an idea in a small Pennsylvania gun shop a few hours east of our headquarters here in Coraopolis, PA has become one of the most significant events on the American sportsmen’s calendar. The Ruffed Grouse Society’s Board of Directors, its loyal staff, wildlife biologists, regional directors and dedicated volunteers are once again proud to support National Hunting and Fishing Day. RGS is pleased with recent studies that show that the vast majority of Americans support our sport-hunting tradition,” said RGS President and CEO Mike Zagata.

“As RGS prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in October, we congratulate those who have diligently kept alive the message of our hunting and fishing traditions and heritage during these past 39 years. The role sportsmen and sportswomen have played, and continue to play, in the conservation movement must be recognized by hunters and non-hunters alike as the habitat management efforts they continue to fund benefit all wildlife,” Zagata continued.

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.

Information on RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org.

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