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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

September 5th, 2008 will be a glorious night for conservation in Daleville Virginia.  The newly formed chapter of the RMEF has been working hard to plan and put together a wonderful night.  Please show your support to this wonderful chapter and if you cannot attend I am sure they would be interested in working with you to get some raffle tickets for you and your friends.

Here is a story that ran in the Botetourt View as well: http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/08/rocky_mountain_elk_foundation_to_host_conservation.html

Here is a download of the event flyer:

BLUE RIDGE RMEF CHAPTER FLYER 

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

GRAND RIVER, Ohio — The Northcoast Limbhangers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting a Women in the Outdoors fishing event Saturday, August 16, at Grand River Marina in Grand River, Ohio.

Women can enjoy a half-day of perch fishing from a charter boat on Lake Erie and register for their choice of two classes. Alluring jewelry making, basic fishing techniques, fishing gear selection and filleting and cooking are just a few of the classes being offered.

"Our program is about encouraging women to try new outdoor activities in a safe environment that makes them feel at ease," said Patty Foster, the NWTF's national coordinator for Women in the Outdoors, southern region. "This event is also an opportunity for women from all walks of life — singles, moms, daughters, young and old — to spend a day outdoors, away from home, having fun and making new friends."

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Iowa City, Iowa – August 11, 2008 – A group of passionate bird dog trainers and competitors are now using that ambition to put more bobwhite quail habitat on the ground. Hailing from southeastern Iowa, the group has formed Iowa's second Quail Forever (QF) chapter, the Hi Point Chapter of QF.

"This chapter has seen the success of Quail Forever's conservation methods in other regions and realized they could help preserve and protect wildlife habitat themselves by putting this model to work, in fundraising through various dog competitions and trials," explained Tom Fuller, QF's regional representative in Eastern Iowa. "With the money raised at these events they will be able to help the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) work with private landowners to continue quail habitat restoration practices throughout an enormous 20-county area."

Although Iowa quail populations have encountered hard times in recent past years, there has been encouraging news recently as quail are responding positively to current habitat conservation initiatives. The Hi Point chapter feels it is important to continue working closely with the DNR to bring further ambition and awareness to private landowners on the topic of habitat preservation and maintenance. While covering the entire southeastern quadrant of Iowa, the chapter will be teaming up with DNR private lands biologist Kevin Andersen to create funding and cost share incentives for area landowners to help conserve and produce quality quail habitat.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

MISSOULA, Mont.- Hunters will chase wild elk this fall in almost half the states and provinces in North America. A comprehensive hunt forecast from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is now available for free at www.rmef.org.

“Forecasts are prepared annually for our members, but this year we’re making it available to the public. Elk and elk hunting opportunities are plentiful. In fact, nationally, elk populations are over 30 percent higher than 25 years ago, so it’s a great time to get out and experience elk country—and rediscover the ties between good conservation and good hunting,” said David Allen, president and CEO of the Elk Foundation.

This summer, the Elk Foundation passed the 5.4 million acre mark for elk habitat conserved or enhanced.

Here’s a condensed look at forecasts from the Top 10 states for total elk populations. To see all the state and province hunt reports in their entirety, visit www.rmef.org.

Access the Elk Foundation’s hunt forecast directly by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: http://www.rmef.org/Hunting/Features/Articles/Forecast.htm.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Urbandale, Iowa – August 11, 2008 – Love bird dogs? Iowa's Forever Outdoors event presented by Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) has just what you're looking for. Forever Outdoors, taking place September 6th and 7th at Iowa's iconic Living History Farms in Urbandale, will feature a Bird Dog Brigade presented by Native™ Performance Dog Food and host a regional DockDogs competition presented by Culligan Water.

Dogs will take center stage at the Bird Dog Brigade presented by Native™ Performance Dog Food. The pro-staff from Native™ will provide dog training seminars and be on hand to offer training advice you can take home for the canine in your family. "Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever members across the country are big-time dog enthusiasts and we want to ensure the time they share with their dogs is the best it can be," said Dave Van Waus, PF/QF regional wildlife biologist in Iowa.

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Monday, August 11, 2008

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and prizes are "up for grabs" in a new Wisconsin fundraising event administered by the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation and the Wisconsin Wildlife Conservation Fund.

Proceeds from this raffle will help protect hunting, fishing, and trapping across the state.

The 2008 Wisconsin Sports Fest is slated for Friday, August 15 and Saturday August 16 at the Sunnyview Exposition Center in Oshkosh. More than 350 prizes will be given away during the two-day event. The prize list includes eight vehicles (seven trucks and one car), eight ATVs, five boats with motors, 21 hunts and other vacations, three Harley Davidson motorcycles (including a Limited Edition 105th Anniversary Dyna), over 120 guns and bows, numerous steel trailers and over $100,000 in cash. A complete prize list and official rules can be found at www.WiSportsFest.org.

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Monday, August 11, 2008

National Wild Turkey Federation President Peggy Anne Vallery and CEO George Thornton present NWTF creator Tom Rodgers (center) with a Founder's Award Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, during a special ceremony at the NWTF's Winchester Museum.

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — As the National Wild Turkey Federation celebrates its 35th year of promoting wildlife conservation and the preservation of North America's hunting heritage, the organization is reflecting on its rich history and honoring the man who started it all.

Tom Rodgers, of Edgefield, S.C., founder of the NWTF, received a one-of-a-kind Founder's Award during a ceremony at NWTF headquarters, Saturday, Aug. 9.

"Tom's influence on the conservation industry, on wildlife and hunters' rights is immeasurable," said George Thornton, NWTF CEO. "Without him, the NWTF wouldn't exist, and wild turkeys literally would not be where they are today. I am honored to recognize the man who created the NWTF, which is now one of the most dynamic and respected conservation organizations in North America."

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Monday, August 11, 2008

The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) will hold its 27th Annual Sportsmen's Banquet on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Rock Garden Supper Club, 1951 Bond Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, beginning with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.

As is the custom at this affair, the event will feature a live and silent auction, games, drawings and door prizes, highlighted with the finest selection of quality firearms, jewelry, artwork and collectable's.

According to Jim Schuettpelz, membership and dinner tickets are $55, Couples dinner ticket $85, and $25 for youngsters under age 16 -- the latter including a one year RGS membership. Banquet, Conservation and Sustaining sponsorship packages are also available at $275, $500 and $1,000 respectively.

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Monday, August 11, 2008

South Carolina Congressman Gresham Barrett (l-r) congratulates NWTF founder Tom Rodgers at a special ceremony hosted by NWTF CEO George Thornton at the NWTF's Winchester Museum Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008.

EDGEFIELD, S.C.— U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett attended a special ceremony at the National Wild Turkey Federation headquarters in Edgefield, S.C., on Saturday, Aug. 9 to honor NWTF founder Tom Rodgers.

Barrett, who represents South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District, also toured the NWTF's Winchester Museum. The Winchester Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the wild turkey, and Barrett played a significant role in securing funds for its construction.

"Each year, the Winchester Museum entertains and educates more than 10,000 visitors and is filled with one-of-a-kind artifacts, world-class taxidermy, fun games and interactive multimedia exhibits," said Barrett. "Had it not been for the original vision of Tom Rodgers 35 years ago, none of this would be here. Today, we honor a man who helped write one of the greatest chapters in conservation history."

The NWTF's Winchester Museum also lies in the heart of South Carolina's National Heritage Corridor, a 14-county pathway that offers tourists and residents alike a cross section of the Palmetto State's vibrant historical, cultural and natural resources.

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Monday, August 11, 2008

If you plan to hunt sometime before 2012, we recommend that you apply for preference points in order to increase your odds of drawing a license.
 
You have until September 30th to apply for preference points and I highly recommend that you take the time and submit preference points.  Wyoming just started their preference point system and their system currently is pretty close to wide open for hunters.

I took my first big game animal with my father in Wyoming and my father took his first big game animal outside Rock Springs and those memories of Wyoming hunts will live with us forever.

Parents it is not to early to start applying for your kids as well because if you want a chance to hunt with your kids, get them the points as well because when you take them hunting you are going to want to be hunting in those prime units. 

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