POPE AND YOUNG SET TO SPONSOR NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY

NHFD to Take Place September 22, 2012

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (June 29, 2012) — The Pope and Young Club will be a key sponsor for this year’s National Hunting and Fishing Day, the official federal commemoration of hunters, anglers and conservation.

NHF Day continues to grow and reach new outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen each year with the continued support of generous sponsors. Through licenses, permits and special taxes, hunters and anglers generate $100,000 every 30 minutes—totaling more than $1.75 billion per year—for fish, wildlife and habitat. No one contributes more for conservation.

 NHF Day is set to take place Sept. 22, 2012.

 The sponsorship by the Pope and Young Club supports the Wonders of Wildlife museum—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.

Each year National Hunting and Fishing Day chooses an honorary chairperson, and this year NASCAR Sprint Cup driver/owner Tony Stewart is serving in that capacity and will deliver the message of NHF Day.

As the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Stewart has won 12 driving championships, including three Sprint Cup Series titles, in a career spanning more than three decades.

Stewart is a champion off the racetrack as much as he is on, and has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts via his Tony Stewart Foundation, which raises funds for distribution to three specific groups – chronically ill children, drivers injured in motorsports activities, and organizations dedicated to the protection of various animal species.

“Our mission is to ensure that bowhunting will continue to prosper through future generations, and the Pope and Young Club is proud to continue our support of National Hunting and Fishing Day,” said P&Y President Roger Atwood. “NHF Day is a great opportunity to remind folks of the many cultural values that the hunting lifestyle provides, including patience, perseverance, skill development and mastery, the value of practice, applying personal ethics, and woodcrafts, as well as a true understanding and appreciation of the natural world.”

“The Pope and Young Club has been a proponent of conservation from the day it was created,” said Misty Mitchell, director of Conservation Programs, Wonders of Wildlife. “They are exactly why NHF Day is such a big day for sportsmen around the country. Through our combined efforts we will continue to conserve our heritage.”

In 1972, Congress formalized NHF Day to remind the public that conservation depends on funding and leadership from hunters and anglers. Every 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 growing list of sponsors for NHF Day 2012 includes Wonders of Wildlife, NSSF, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Sportsman’s Channel, Realtree, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, Pope and Young Club, North American Media Group, Inc, Ducks Unlimited and the Izaak Walton League of America.

 For more information about NHF Day, visit www.nhfday.org.

SPORTSMAN CHANNEL AND NHF DAY RENEW PARTNERSHIP

Sponsorship to Benefit Hunting and Fishing Participants

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (June 19, 2012) — Adding to a growing list of sponsors, Sportsman Channel and National Hunting and Fishing Day will continue to partner throughout the 2012 year.  NHF Day takes place on the fourth Saturday in September, which is Sept. 22, 2012.   This is Sportsman Channel’s fourth year as a national sponsor.

Each year National Hunting and Fishing Day chooses an honorary chairperson, and this year NASCAR Sprint Cup driver/owner Tony Stewart is serving in that capacity and will deliver the message of NHF Day.

As the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Stewart has won 12 driving championships, including three Sprint Cup Series titles, in a career spanning more than three decades.

Stewart is a champion off the racetrack as much as he is on, and has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts via his Tony Stewart Foundation, which raises funds for distribution to three specific groups – chronically ill children, drivers injured in motorsports activities, and organizations dedicated to the protection of various animal species.

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.

“Each day is an opportunity to show our continued dedication to the efforts of sportsmen to preserve our natural habitats, but NHF Day is a day that centralizes the entire community. Sportsman Channel is proud to sponsor such a great organization like NHF Day,” said Todd Hansen, Sportsman Channel’s COO. 

“National Hunting and Fishing Day represents more than a single day set aside for hunters and fishermen,” said Misty Mitchell, Director of Conservation Programs 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 growing list of sponsors for NHF Day 2011 includes Wonders of Wildlife, NSSF, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Sportsman Channel, Realtree, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, North American Media Group Inc., Pope and Young Club, Ducks Unlimited and the Izaak Walton League of America.

 For more information about NHF Day, visit http://www.nhfday.org.

BASS PRO SHOP SET TO SPONSOR NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY

NHFD to Take Place September 22, 2012

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (June 6, 2012) —Bass Pro Shops will once again renew its major sponsorship of National Hunting and Fishing Day, the official federal commemoration of hunters, anglers and conservation.

 

NHF Day continues to grow and reach new outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen each year with the continued support of generous sponsors. Through licenses, permits and special taxes, hunters and anglers generate $100,000 every 30 minutes—totaling more than $1.75 billion per year—for fish, wildlife and habitat. No one contributes more for conservation.

 

NHF Day is set to take place Sept. 22, 2012.

 

“National Hunting and Fishing Day is exemplar for hunting, fishing and conservation recognition and support in America,” said Larry Whiteley, Public Relations Manager, Bass Pro Shops “Our contribution each year to NHF Day represents our continued efforts to support outdoor conservation efforts. We are proud to sponsor NHF Day, once again, and look forward to many years to come.”

 

The sponsorship by Bass Pro Shops supports the Wonders of Wildlife museum—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 habitats, and wildlife and fisheries conservation.

 

“Bass Pro Shops has supported hunting, fishing and conservation for many years,” said Misty Mitchell, Director of Conservation Programs, Wonders of Wildlife. “Through their assistance we are continuing to expand our goal of being the voice of conservation efforts across the nation. Wonders of Wildlife could not effectively accomplish this goal with out the support of our NHF Day sponsors”

 

Each year National Hunting and Fishing Day chooses an honorary chairperson, and this year NASCAR Sprint Cup driver/owner Tony Stewart is serving in that capacity and will deliver the message of NHF Day.

 

As the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Stewart has won 12 driving championships, including three Sprint Cup Series titles, in a career spanning more than three decades.

 

Stewart is a champion off the racetrack as much as he is on, and has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts via his Tony Stewart Foundation, which raises funds for distribution to three specific groups – chronically ill children, drivers injured in motorsports activities, and organizations dedicated to the protection of various animal species.

 

In 1972, Congress formalized NHF Day to remind the public that conservation depends on funding and leadership from hunters and anglers. Every 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 growing list of sponsors for NHF Day 2012 includes Wonders of Wildlife, NSSF, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Sportsman’s Channel, Realtree, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, Pope and Young Club, Ducks Unlimited and the Izaak Walton League of America.

 

 For more information about NHF Day, visit www.nhfday.org.

YAMAHA OUTDOORS SPONSORING NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY

Annual NHF Day to Take Place September 22, 2012

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (April 25, 2012) —Motorsport Manufacturer icon Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is sponsoring National Hunting and Fishing Day, the official federal commemoration of hunters, anglers and conservation since Congress established the day in 1972.

 

Each year NHF Day, always takes place on the fourth Saturday in September, which is set for Sept. 22, 2011.

 

The sponsorship by Yamaha supports Wonders of Wildlife museum—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.

 

Tony Stewart is serving as the honorary chair to deliver the message of NHF Day. Each year, NHF Day chooses a prominent individual to carry the cause of conservationist everywhere.

As the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Stewart has won 12 driving championships, including three Sprint Cup Series titles, in a career spanning more than three decades.

 

Stewart is a champion off the racetrack as much as he is on, and has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts via his Tony Stewart Foundation, which raises funds for distribution to three specific groups – chronically ill children, drivers injured in motorsports activities, and organizations dedicated to the protection of various animal species. 

 

“Yamaha is a strong supporter of outdoors conservation and the responsible use of our public lands, and it is proud to sponsor NHF Day for the fifth consecutive year,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager. 

 

“The support of Yamaha is extremely important to NHF Day,” said Misty Mitchell, Director of Conservation Programs Wonders of Wildlife. “Yamaha truly understands the importance of creating quality habitat and restoring our natural resources. NHF Day is pleased to have them on as sponsors.

 

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.

 

Sponsors for NHF Day 2012 continues to grow, and includes Wonders of Wildlife, NSSF, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Sportsman’s Channel, Realtree, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, Pope and Young Club, Izaak Walton League of America, and Ducks Unlimited.

 

For more information about NHF Day, visit www.nhfday.org. Visit our Facebook for more information about NHF Day.

 

TONY STEWART TO CHAIR NHF DAY CELEBRATION

Springfield, MO (March 2, 2012)–Leading NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver/owner Tony Stewart knows a thing or two about winning championships.  As the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Stewart has won 12 driving championships, including three Sprint Cup Series titles, in a career spanning more than three decades.

Stewart is a champion off the racetrack as much as he is on, and has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts via his Tony Stewart Foundation, which raises funds for distribution to three specific groups – chronically ill children, drivers injured in motorsports activities, and organizations dedicated to the protection of various animal species.  This year, Stewart is a champion for another cause as he has been named honorary chairman of National Hunting and Fishing Day 2012.  

Congress established National Hunting and Fishing Day to recognize hunters and anglers for their leadership in fish and wildlife conservation. Since launching in 1971, the day has been formally proclaimed by every U.S. President, countless governors and mayors. Stewart joins an elite fraternity of entertainment and sports figures that have served as honorary chairs, including Hank Williams Jr., Travis Tritt, Tracy Byrd, Jeff Foxworthy, Jay Novacek, Robert Urich, Wade Boggs, Ward Burton, Arnold Palmer, Terry Bradshaw, the USA Olympic Shooting Team and many others. The annual celebration is set for Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

“It’s a pleasure to be this year’s honorary chairman of National Hunting and Fishing Day,” Stewart said. “I love the outdoors and everything that goes into maintaining the outdoors. Nurturing the land is as satisfying for me as hunting and fishing.”

Stewart seemed destined for racing success at an early age when the Columbus, IN native won his first championship at age 8 – a 4-cycle rookie junior class championship at the Columbus Fairgrounds.  After two more karting championships – this time on a national level – the rest, as they say, was history. 

Stewart came to NASCAR in 1999 via the IZOD IndyCar Series where he was series champion in 1997. Prior to IndyCar, he had four USAC (United States Auto Club) championships, including an unprecedented win of USAC’s “Triple Crown.” He is the first and only driver to have won championships in stock cars, Indy cars and open-wheel Midget, Sprint and Silver Crown cars.

He has won some of the biggest races in motorsports including being a two-time winner of the Brickyard 400, a six-time winner of the season-opening NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway, and a two-time winner of the famed Chili Bowl – an all-star Midget race at Tulsa (OK) Expo Raceway.

In 2008, Stewart became driver/owner in the Sprint Cup Series with Stewart/Haas Racing, but he had already proven himself a successful team owner with the formation as Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) in 2000. TSR has earned 15 owner championships and Stewart is passionate about providing cars and equipment for racing’s future stars.  It’s his way of giving back to the grassroots racing series that enabled him to become a motorsports icon.

“Giving back is something that drives me, be it in racing or with the outdoors,” Stewart said. “In order for racing to be sustainable, we have to have younger generations get involved. It’s the same with the outdoors. In order for hunting and fishing to be sustainable, our land and wildlife needs to be managed and maintained, and that knowledge has to be passed on from one generation to the next.”

 

“We are excited to have Tony Stewart as honorary chairman of National Hunting and Fishing Day. It’s good to have the voice and perspective of one of America’s most respected NASCAR drivers, owner and philanthropists. His volunteerism shows that hunting, fishing and conservation remain important in all walks of American life today,” said Misty Mitchell, Director of Conservation Programs for Wonders of Wildlife. The museum, in Springfield, Mo., is the official home of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Wonders of Wildlife coordinates public education and awareness campaigns to promote traditional outdoor sports. The museum recently opened the newly constructed Conservation Education Center. The museum itself has also undergone extensive renovations and will open in 2013.

Stewart is one of America’s 34 million hunters and anglers. Together, their licenses, permits and special taxes contribute more than $4.7 million each day for fish, wildlife and habitat programs. No one contributes more for conservation.

The growing list of sponsors for National Hunting and Fishing Day 2012 includes Wonders of Wildlife, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Bass Pro Shops, Sportsman Channel, Realtree, GunBroker.com, Pope and Young, Ducks Unlimited, Smith & Wesson and Yamaha. 


For more information, visit www.nhfday.org.

NHF DAY CELEBRATES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR

COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 27, 2011) – This past weekend National Hunting and Fishing Day was celebrated by thousands of outdoorsmen everywhere. Events took place around the country that helped educate attendees about the importance of conserving our hunting and fishing heritage.

As part of the festivities, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation declaring September 24, 2011 as a day for Americans to observe the day, which was created by Congress to conserve the legacy of our past and is the responsibility of all Americans.

In his proclamation President Obama called all Americans of every age to take on the task of sharing and protecting the great outdoors.

“NHF Day was a tremendous success,” said Misty Mitchell, Director of Conservation Programs Wonders of Wildlife. “We would like to thank President Obama for recognizing the importance and continued support for our great heritage.”

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.

Sponsors for NHF Day 2011 included: Wonders of Wildlife, NSSF, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Sportsman’s Channel, Realtree, Cabela’s, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Izaak Walton League of America, Pope and Young Club and Fresh Air Educators.

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

FRESH AIR EDUCATORS SPONSORS NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY

Annual NHF Day to Take Place September 24, 2011

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (September 16, 2011) —Fresh Air Educators, Inc., has signed on as a sponsor of National Hunting and Fishing Day, the official federal commemoration of hunters, anglers and conservation since Congress established the day in 1972.

Fresh Air Educators has been in the outdoors educations business for over 10 years and has certified over 1,000,000 people across North America to obtain their boating license, hunter safety certification, ATV license or snowmobile license.

“Fresh Air Educators is a valuable member of the growing list of sponsors for NHF Day,” said Misty Mitchell, Director of Conservation Programs Wonders of Wildlife. “Fresh Air Educators continue to grow and educate people about our outdoor sports, which is vitally important to sustain our heritage. They embody everything that NHF Day is about.”

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

The sponsorship by Fresh Air Educators supports Wonders of Wildlife museum—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.

“I love the idea of National Hunting and Fishing Day. These are activities that, if introduced in the right way, become lifelong passions,” said Kerry Moher, VP of Business Development for Fresh Air Educators. “Working with NHFD gives us the opportunity to talk to millions of people not only about the importance of education for safety and conservation, but that outdoor education can be fun, accessible and affordable. On top of supporting NHFD, we’re offering a special 50% discount on all our courses until September 24^th.  We hope this will encourage everyone to participate in NHFD activities, safely and responsibly.”

The Fresh Air Educator’s discount can be applied on HUNTERcourse.com, BOATERexam.com, ATVcourse.com and SNOWMOBILEcourse.com simply by entering the discount code “NHFD” before making payment.

Sponsors for NHF Day 2011 continues to grow, and includes Wonders of Wildlife, NSSF, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Sportsman’s Channel, Realtree, Cabela’s, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Izaak Walton League of America, Pope and Young Club and Fresh Air Educators.

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

ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS TEAMS UP WITH NHF DAY

Sponsorship to Benefit Hunting and Fishing Participants

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (September 15, 2011) — Academy Sports + Outdoors has renewed its partnership with National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day) throughout 2011.  

NHF Day takes place Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. It occurs on the fourth Saturday in September every year.

Each year, NHF Day has an honorary chairperson that participates actively in promoting the historic day. Noted philanthropist and avid outdoorsman, T. Boone Pickens is serving as this year’s honorary chair.

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.

Academy Sports + Outdoors sponsorship will support the 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, wildlife and fisheries conservation.

“Academy Sports + Outdoors is proud to support National Hunting and Fishing Day,” said Robert Frennea, executive vice president and general merchandise manager for Academy Sports + Outdoors. “Our company has a long history of active participation in conservation and we believe it’s important to continue to build awareness and encourage participation through a day dedicated to hunting and fishing.”

“The growing list of sponsors is an impressive example of dedication by our industry to call attention to the efforts that sportsmen bring to conserving our heritage,” said Misty Mitchell, Director of Conservation Programs Wonders of Wildlife. “With Academy Sports + Outdoors as a sponsor it also shows their full support of such a great purpose. We appreciate everything that they bring to the table.”

In 1972, Congress formalized NHF Day to remind the public that conservation depends on funding and leadership from hunters and anglers.
Sponsors for NHF Day 2011 continues to grow, and includes Wonders of Wildlife, NSSF, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Sportsman’s Channel, Realtree, Cabela’s, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Izaak Walton League of America, Pope and Young Club and Fresh Air Educators.

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

POPE AND YOUNG CLUB TO SPONSOR NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY

NHFD to Take Place September 24, 2011

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (August 31, 2011) —The Pope and Young Club will be a key sponsor of National Hunting and Fishing Day, the official federal commemoration of hunters, anglers and conservation.

NHF Day continues to grow and reach new outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen each year with the continued support of generous sponsors. Through licenses, permits and special taxes, hunters and anglers generate $100,000 every 30 minutes—totaling more than $1.75 billion per year—for fish, wildlife and habitat. No one contributes more for conservation.

NHF Day is set to take place Sept. 24, 2011.

The Pope and Young Club is one of North America’s leading bowhunting and conservation organizations. Founded in 1961 as a nonprofit scientific organization, the Club is patterned after the prestigious Boone and Crockett Club. The Club advocates and encourages responsible bowhunting by promoting quality, fair chase hunting, and sound conservation practices.

The sponsorship by the Pope and Young Club supports the Wonders of Wildlife museum—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.

Each year National Hunting and Fishing Day chooses an honorary chairperson, and this year T. Boone Pickens is serving in that capacity and will deliver the message of NHF Day.

A strong advocate for alternative energy in the United States, his renowned “Pickens Plan” is designed to decrease dependency on foreign oil while harnessing domestic energy alternatives such as wind power. He is the author of “The First Billion is the Hardest” and “Boone Pickens: The Luckiest Guy in the World.” Pickens also is a noted philanthropist, his gifts to charitable causes exceeding $700 million.

“In our 50th Year of ensuring bowhunting’s existence for future generations, the Pope and Young Club is proud to continue our support of National Hunting and Fishing Day,” noted P&Y President Roger Atwood. “NHF Day is a great opportunity to remind folks of the many cultural values that the hunting lifestyle provides, including patience, perseverance, skill development and mastery, the value of practice, applying personal ethics, and woodscraft, as well as a true understanding and appreciation of the natural world.”

“The Pope and Young Club has been a proponent of conservation from the day it was created,” said Misty Mitchell, director of Conservation Programs, Wonders of Wildlife. “They are exactly why NHF Day is such a big day for sportsmen around the country. Through our combined efforts we will continue to conserve our heritage.”

In 1972, Congress formalized NHF Day to remind the public that conservation depends on funding and leadership from hunters and anglers. Every 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.

Sponsors for NHF Day 2011 continues to grow, and includes Wonders of Wildlife, NSSF, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Sportsman’s Channel, Realtree, Cabela’s, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Izaak Walton League of America, Pope and Young Club and Fresh Air Educators.

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

NHF DAY IS ONLY A MONTH AWAY

Help Support Conservation Efforts on September 24, 2011

SPRINGFIELD, MO. (August 24, 2011) – Only a month away, National Hunting and Fishing Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the conservation efforts of outdoorsman across the nation.

Always the fourth Saturday in September, NHF Day 2011 will be Sept. 24.

Help us celebrate this special annual “holiday” established by Congress (in 1972) to recognize hunters, anglers and recreational shooters for their leadership and contributions to conservation in America. Through dues and contributions to conservation organizations, hunters give an additional $280 million annually for wildlife and habitat.

Nobody does more for fish, wildlife and habitat than traditional sportsmen and women. Communicating this message is a daily goal for all of us at Wonders of Wildlife museum—the official home of NHF Day—in Springfield, Mo.

National Hunting and Fishing Day is one of the easiest ways to recognize the conservation efforts of hunters and fishermen across the nation. It is also a great way to get youth involved in our great heritage.

This year, T. Boone Pickens is the honorary chair for National Hunting and Fishing Day. Pickens is one of America’s most prominent and influential businessmen. He is a top authority on world energy issues, president and CEO of the investment firm BP Capital Management and founder of Mesa Petroleum.

Help continue the growing heritage of maintaining our conservation efforts with T. Boone Pickens and countless sportsmen and celebrate with us on September 24, 2011.

Sponsors for NHF Day 2011 includes Wonders of Wildlife, NSSF, 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 and events that are taking place near you, visit www.nhfday.org and check out our Facebook page.