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Izaak Walton League Sponsors National Hunting And Fishing Day
NHFD To Take Place September 24, 2011

National Hunting and Fishing Day

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. --(Ammoland.com)- The Izaak Walton League of America is supporting wildlife conservation by sponsoring National Hunting and Fishing Day.

With the League’s sponsorship, NHF Day continues to grow and promote conservation throughout the nation.

The Izaak Walton League is one of the most respected conservation organizations in America. Founded in 1922, the Izaak Walton League takes a common-sense approach toward protecting our country’s natural heritage and improving outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans.

NHF Day promotes conservation efforts by sportsmen and takes place each year on the fourth Saturday in September. This year the event is set for September 24, 2011. The Izaak Walton League’s sponsorship supports the Wonders of Wildlife museum–the official home of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

“The Izaak Walton League has long supported National Hunting and Fishing Day; we co-chaired the planning committee for the first event almost four decades ago,” says David Hoskins, Executive Director of the Izaak Walton League.

“Since the beginning, the message of this event has been clear: Hunting and fishing are vital conservation tools, important economic engines, and enjoyable outdoor recreation activities. This annual event provides opportunities for people across the country to learn more about outdoor skills and conservation, frequently through demonstrations and hands-on activities related to hunting, shooting sports, fishing and archery.”

“The Izaak Walton League is truly a world class organization,” said Misty Mitchell, Director of Conservation Programs for Wonders of Wildlife. “Their support of NHF Day helps both organizations further the public’s knowledge of how sportsmen contribute to conservation efforts. We are very excited to have them on as sponsors of such a great cause.”

NHF Day has had many honorary chairpersons who have helped promote the message of conservation. This year, noted businessman, outdoorsman and philanthropist T. Boone Pickens serves as the honorary chair for NHF Day. Widely known as one of America’s most prominent and influential businessmen, Pickens remains a strong advocate for conserving a heritage that was instilled in him at a very young age. Pickens also is a prominent philanthropist whose contributions to charitable causes exceed $700 million.

Sponsorship of NHF Day 2011 continues to grow and includes Wonders of Wildlife, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Sportsman’s Channel, Realtree, Cabela’s, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Izaak Walton League of America and Pope and Young Club.

For more information about NHF Day, visit www.nhfday.org and check out our Facebook page.

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WANTED: Owners of West Virginia Big Bucks for National Hunting and Fishing Day Display

West Virginia DNR

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The West Virginia Wildlife Federation and the Division of Natural Resources are seeking hunters who own trophy white-tailed bucks that were legally taken in West Virginia with either bow or gun and have a Pope and Young or Boone and Crockett score of 150 or greater.

The purpose of this search is to establish a West Virginia Big Buck Display at West Virginia’s Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day, Sept. 24-25, 2011, at Stonewall Resort State Park near Weston in Lewis County.

This is the largest event held at a West Virginia state park, attracting thousands of visitors annually.

Interested hunters who have qualifying head or antler mounts should contact Keith Krantz at 304-637-0245 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for additional information or a registration form.

Additional information and registration forms may also be found at www.wvdnr.gov; look under Special Opportunities, National Hunting & Fishing Days.

Participation will be limited to the first 30 qualifying trophy entries received. As an incentive for participation, hunters who display their trophy deer at the two- day event will be entered into an exclusive drawing for several valuable prizes.

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