National Hunting And Fishing Day

Sportsman Channel And National Hunting & Fishing Day Renew Partnership

Thursday, May 26th, 2011 at 9:08 AM

Sportsman Channel And National Hunting and Fishing Day Renew Partnership
Sponsorship to Benefit Hunting and Fishing Participants.

National Hunting and Fishing Day

Sportsman Channel

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. --(Ammoland.com)- Adding to a growing list of sponsors, Sportsman Channel and National Hunting and Fishing Day will continue to partner throughout the 2011 year.

NHF Day takes place on the fourth Saturday in September, which is Sept. 24, 2011.

Each year NHF Day is honored to have an honorary chair that participates actively in promoting the historic day. T. Boone Pickens is serving as the honorary chair to deliver the message of NHF Day during the 2011 year. Noted philanthropist and avid outdoorsman, Pickens is one of America’s most prominent and influential businessmen.

When he is not behind a set of pointers chasing quail, he is a leading authority on world energy issues. Pickens is also president and CEO of the investment firm BP Capital Management and founder of Mesa Petroleum.

A strong advocate for alternative energy in the U.S., his renowned “Pickens Plan” is designed to decrease dependency on foreign oil while harnessing domestic energy alternatives such as wind power.

The continued support of the Sportsman Channel’s sponsorship supports Wonders of Wildlife museum, which is the official home of National Hunting and Fishing Day. The Springfield, Mo., facility oversees educational initiatives to help the American public understand the indelible relationship between hunting, angling, healthy habitat, and wildlife and fisheries conservation.

“We are honored to continue our tradition of supporting National Hunting and Fishing Day. While every day is a chance for us to show our viewers the benefits of the Great Outdoors, NHF Day provides us a unique platform to reach those who may not be familiar with our world, and hopefully they decide to stay,” said Michelle Scheuermann Director of Communications for Sportsman Channel.
“National Hunting and Fishing Day represents more than a single day set aside for hunters and fishermen,” said Misty Mitchell, Director of Conservation Programs at Wonders of Wildlife. “It is a call to our outdoorsman to get others involved. With the help of Sportsman Channel we will deliver the message that our heritage continues to grow and support conservation efforts that help preserve the valuable resources we all enjoy – the outdoors.”

In 1972, Congress formalized NHF Day to remind the public that conservation depends on funding and leadership from hunters and anglers. Every U.S. President from Richard Nixon through Barack Obama has issued official proclamations of support for the annual commemoration, now recognized as one of the most effective grassroots campaigns ever undertaken to promote traditional outdoor sports.

The list of sponsors continues to grow for NHF Day 2011, which includes Wonders of Wildlife, NSSF, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Cabela’s, Realtree, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Pope and Young Club, and Izaak Walton League.

If you would like more information about NHF Day visit www.nhfday.org

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Yamaha Announces National Hunting and Fishing Day ATV Sweepstakes Winner

Friday, January 21st, 2011 at 8:45 PM

Yamaha Announces National Hunting and Fishing Day ATV Sweepstakes Winner
Yamaha Grizzly 450 EPS Donation Increases Awareness of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

National Hunting and Fishing Day

Yamaha

CYPRESS, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Yamaha Outdoors is pleased to announce the winner of its third annual Yamaha-National Hunting and Fishing (NHF) Day ATV sweepstakes.

Determined by random drawing, Yamaha congratulates Natalie Uribe-De Freitas from Santa Clara, Calif., who has won a new 2011 Yamaha Grizzly 450 ATV with Electric Power Steering (EPS) valued at $7,499.

NHF Day was formalized by Congress as a public reminder that hunters, anglers and shooters are America’s premier conservation supporters who generate $100,000 every 30 minutes for fish, wildlife and habitat programs. Scheduled annually on the fourth Saturday of September, the 2010 celebration of hunting, fishing and conservation took place on September 25 – with 120 registered events held in more than 40 states. The events provided an opportunity to share the NHF Day message, introduce new participants to outdoor recreational activities, and demonstrate the positive impact these activities have on conservation efforts.

“Yamaha is proud to continue its support of outdoor recreation and to help spread the National Hunting and Fishing Day message,” said Steve Nessl, marketing manager for Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group. “Congratulations to Ms. Freitas. We hope she will enjoy the new Grizzly 450 EPS in the field very soon.”
“I want to thank Yamaha for this incredible win and for sponsoring the National Hunting and Fishing Day Sweepstakes,” says Natalie Uribe-De Freitas, recipient of the 2011 Grizzly 450 EPS. “My family and I are really looking forward to our very own ATV.”

Yamaha, through its relationships with organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club International, Buckmasters, National Wild Turkey Federation, Outdoor Life’s Safe a Stream program and NHF Day, is a sustaining supporter of conservation efforts for outdoor recreational enthusiasts. In addition to sponsoring outdoors conservation groups, Yamaha launched its OHV Access Initiative in January of 2008, and has since approved more than $1.5 million in GRANTs across the country supporting its mission of safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable trails.

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, offers the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding line of products also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.