Rick Hemingway has made his career in the sporting clays industry. He runs Back Woods Quail Club in Georgetown, S.C. and has won more than 150 tournaments in his career.

FORSYTH, Ga.— Shooters from around the country are chomping at the bit to shatter clay targets at the National Wild Turkey Federation's 15th annual Turkey Shoot, held Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, 2008 at The Meadows National Gun Club in Forsyth, Ga.

Sporting clays is a form of clay pigeon shooting in which clay targets are thrown to simulate hunting scenarios. Some enthusiasts have referred to the challenging sport as "golf with a shotgun."

For tips on how shooters can bust more clays at this year's Turkey Shoot, the NWTF recently spoke with expert shooter Rick Hemingway. The humble Georgetown, S.C., native has won more than 150 shotgun tournaments during his career, and estimates that he's shot an astounding 350,000 to 400,000 shells during practice and competition.

Pheasants Forever Hill will have engaging activities and exhibitors for the whole family

Ramsey, Minn. - July 24 -Bring the family and enjoy the newest equipment and advice the upland game world has to offer at Pheasants Forever Hill. Taking place at the 2008 Game Fair from August 8-10th and again from August 15-17th, Pheasants Forever Hill will be packed with action sure to entertain and inform people of all ages. From 9 AM to 6 PM daily, people will have the opportunity to meet knowledgeable experts in dog training, pheasant hunting, and conservation. PF Hill will also have exciting activities for young attendees.

As the 50,000+ visitors of the 2007 Game Fair can attest, this event is truly a family experience. Being held in Ramsey, Minnesota, at Armstrong Kennels Ranch, six miles northwest of Anoka, Pheasants Forever Hill is home to a very fun and educational youth area sure to keep youngsters entertained with an array of planned activities.

"Showing our younger generations a good time outdoors is important because a person's participation in outdoor recreational activities as an adult is directly related to their involvement as a kid," explained Rich Wissink, PF's youth program specialist. "In order to make sure people care about wildlife habitat conservation in the future we have to be sure to inspire appreciation of the outdoors in youth today," added Wissink.

Scott spent last week chasing trout in Western Alaska.

Take a look at this beauty!

"We are pleased with the USDA's announcement today, and thank them for protecting CRP's legacy for wildlife and natural resources," said Dave Nomsen, PF/QF's Vice President of Government Affairs. "However, there is no question CRP is in jeopardy of heading down the Soil Bank path if we don't address the program's economic viability given the landscape of today's agricultural market."

Often credited with producing the "glory days" for wildlife, the Soil Bank Conservation Reserve Program was terminated by the USDA in 1962. As Soil Bank contracts expired in the early 1970's, millions of acres of critical wildlife habitat were plowed fence row-to-fence row; causing wildlife populations to plummet. Not till the creation of CRP in 1985 did wildlife populations begin to rebound, bringing numerous environmental and landowner benefits as well.

Bristol Bay is in trouble and the war for Alaska's Natural Resources is raging on daily in the newspapers and coffee shops of Alaska.  The choice is between an open pit mine for copper and gold and the protection of Bristol Bay, Natural Salmon Runs, Trout, Moose and the breeding ground for a Caribou herd.

For me the choice is easy and Bristol Bay must win out.  Do we really really need more copper and gold?

Here is an article that talks all about this issue in far more detail then I can and really talks about the issue at hand.  There is article after article in almost every outdoor magazine in the country.

Dallas Safari Club Game Trails Bristol Bay Article 

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - In a continuing effort to protect the environment, Anheuser-Busch has committed to contribute $2 million to support Duck's Unlimited's wetland habitat conservation mission.

As part of this ongoing commitment, the Budweiser brand is working with Anheuser-Busch wholesalers around the country to obtain the funds, which will be directed toward Ducks Unlimited's "Wetlands for Tomorrow" campaign.

The "Wetlands for Tomorrow" campaign has an ambitious objective to raise $1.7 billion to restore North America's wetlands, grasslands and waterfowl.

"Few companies recognize the importance of conserving wetlands and wild places as much as Anheuser-Busch and its wholesalers throughout the country," said Don Young, executive vice-president, Ducks Unlimited. "Ducks Unlimited is grateful for this generous support and plans to conserve the most important waterfowl habitat with this financial commitment."

Budweiser is a leading promoter of wildlife and habitat conservation with its "Budweiser Outdoors" program. The brand has supported a variety of outdoor organizations through the years and, combined with Anheuser-Busch wholesalers, has contributed more than $9 million to DU during the past 10 years.

WASHINGTON - July 29, 2008 - In a move contrary to several weeks of speculation, the Department of Agriculture announced that they would not allow acres of the popular Conservation Reserve Program to be put into production without repayment. The announcement was made by Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer, who cited robust corn and soybean yields and less-than-expected crop damage as the reasons to not change the program.

"We are very happy to hear that Ducks Unlimited's concerns, and the needs of wildlife, were heard by the USDA," said Ducks Unlimited Director of Agriculture Conservation Policy Barton James. "The Conservation Reserve Program is the 'holy grail' of conservation, and we are pleased the USDA will maintain the program and the benefits that it has had."

CRP has been a windfall for wildlife - adding more than 2.2 million ducks to the annual migration, and more than 13.5 million pheasants to the prairies. These numbers contribute to the $76 billion engine of wildlife-based recreation that employs more than 1.6 million people. The ducks reared on CRP land in North and South Dakota help fuel tourism throughout the nation, from the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas and westward to the Central Valley of California.

The Neshannock Creek Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) will hold its 13th Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at the Scott Township Fire Hall in Harlansburg, PA, beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.

As is the custom at all RGS banquets, this event will feature a live and silent auction, games, drawings and door prizes; highlighted with the finest selection of quality firearms, artwork and collectable’s.

According to Tammi Gibson, membership and dinner tickets are $45; Couple dinner ticket $70, 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.

EDGEFIELD, S.C.— The National Wild Turkey Federation's recently renewed agreement with Bank of America will help more than 500,000 NWTF volunteers and staff to continue to improve wildlife habitat and preserve our nation's hunting traditions.

Through the agreement, the NWTF WorldPoints® Platinum Plus® Visa® card program will return a portion of each purchase to support NWTF's conservation and outreach programs.

"This is the only credit card program that helps support wild turkey conservation and the protection of our hunting heritage every time cardholders make a purchase," said Danny Young, NWTF's vice president for sales and marketing. "Friends and supporters of the NWTF can enjoy a competitive rate with this credit card while helping wildlife -- that's something everyone can get behind."

Bank of America also supports many of the NWTF's national events. Each March, golfers hit the links at Mount Vintage Plantation in North Augusta, S.C., for the Bank of America® Conservation Cup, a four-man, captain's choice golf tournament that raises money for wild turkey conservation.

SHOOTING FANS…IN LESS THAN A MONTH…THE GAMES BEGIN ON 8.8.08!

23 years ago I had my first opportunity to pick up an Anshutz 1807 rifle and began target shooting competitively for 3 years of High School.  I was never really that good compared to the great individuals on my team like Gary Harding and Rob and Rich.  I had some amazing coaches though and I carry those same skills I learned while shooting competitively in NRA and Acorn Matches all across Virginia into my everyday life...

I hope you will all join me in watching as many of the shooting matches as possible and showing NBC and the world that we support USA Shooting and ARCHERY AS WELL.......

Please take a look at the NBC Schedule and their information... 

Kevin