WASHINGTON - Ducks Unlimited commends President Obama's proposed increase of $10 million to the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), one of the most successful conservation programs in history. The fiscal year 2010 budget request is a nearly 25 percent increase over the FY 2009 request.
"We are very pleased to see the administration recognize the success that NAWCA has had through its 20 year history," said Scott Sutherland, Director of the Governmental Affairs Office for Ducks Unlimited. "The program has conserved more than 23 million acres across North America since 1989, and this increase is acknowledgment of that success."
Sutherland and other Ducks Unlimited staff worked with members of the presidential transition team to identify effective and proven conservation measures, including the NAWCA program.
The budget summary also notes that it is the administration's intent to have NAWCA reach its full funding of $75 million per year by fiscal year 2012.
"This is great news for wetlands and waterfowl habitat, and we look forward to working with Members of the House and Senate towards this goal," said Sutherland.
In addition to wetlands conservation, economic studies have demonstrated NAWCA to spurs the creation of more than 3,700 jobs annually in the United States.
In addition to the increase to NAWCA, the budget proposal includes funding for monitoring and adapting wildlife habitat in the face of climate change and funding for wetlands restoration in Louisiana and along the rest of the Gulf Coast.
With more than a million supporters, Ducks Unlimited is the world's largest and most effective wetland and waterfowl conservation organization with more than 12 million acres conserved. The United States alone has lost more than half of its original wetlands − nature's most productive ecosystem − and continues to lose more than 80,000 wetland acres important to waterfowl each year.
Press Release found at the Outdoor Wire
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
The time to get your tickets for the ’09 Gun-a-Week Drawing is NOW!
Next week, Pass It On is going to give away the 1st of 54 guns!
Some lucky winner will win a Franchi Deluxe 48 AL 20 gauge shotgun!
Some lucky winner will win a Franchi Deluxe 48 AL 20 gauge shotgun!
The retail on these, according to the Franchi site is $1,199!
And Pass It On is going to be giving away a gun every week for 50 weeks. And someone is guaranteed to win at least 2 guns as they put all of the winners in a hat at the end and draw for a bonus gun!
Get your ticket TODAY! For a $50 donation, you will get 1 ticket that is entered into each of the 52 weekly drawing. For a $100 donation, you will get 3 tickets!
If you would prefer to use your credit card, just give Mike a call at 316-290-8883. Or you can mail your donation to the address below.
But don’t wait too long…that nice 20 gauge is gonna have a new home next week!
Thanks for supporting Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors!
Mike Christensen
Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, Inc.
310 E 2nd
Wichita, KS 67202
316-290-8883
mchristensen@outdoormentors.org
http://www.outdoormentors.org/
And Pass It On is going to be giving away a gun every week for 50 weeks. And someone is guaranteed to win at least 2 guns as they put all of the winners in a hat at the end and draw for a bonus gun!
Get your ticket TODAY! For a $50 donation, you will get 1 ticket that is entered into each of the 52 weekly drawing. For a $100 donation, you will get 3 tickets!
If you would prefer to use your credit card, just give Mike a call at 316-290-8883. Or you can mail your donation to the address below.
But don’t wait too long…that nice 20 gauge is gonna have a new home next week!
Thanks for supporting Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors!
Mike Christensen
Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, Inc.
310 E 2nd
Wichita, KS 67202
316-290-8883
mchristensen@outdoormentors.org
http://www.outdoormentors.org/
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Browning Introduces New Sawtooth Mountain Bags and Salt Creek Waterfowl Bags
Morgan, Utah - Browning's will introduce two new line of hunting bags to give hunters very durable, high quality bags to store and haul their gear in for all types of hunting applications from big game to waterfowl. A Large Duffle, Medium Duffle and small Gear Bag will be offered in both the Sawtooth Mountain bags and Salt Creek Waterfowl bags for 2009.
Browning's new Sawtooth Mountain bags are built to take on rugged country. From the Ballistic Nylon and heavy-duty 900 denier Poly shell fabric, to the oversized zippers, durable molded bottoms and reinforced stress points, these bags are designed to withstand the abuse of traveling to hunting camp. The anvil-style openings on the duffle bag models provide a wide mouth to pack clothing, while the separate bottom compartments are perfect for boots and other gear. The Gear Bag is perfect for knives, flashlights and ammo.
The Large Duffle Sawtooth Mountain bag is 26" L x 16" W x 16" D and features two large side compartments, two compartments under buckle down flap, a large bottom pocket for boots or parkas and hidden pocket for handgun. The Medium Duffle Sawtooth Mountain bag is 18" L x 12 W x 12" D with same pocket configuration as the Large Duffle without the hidden pocket. The Gear Bag is 15" L x 7" W x 7" D and features quick dual-entry top for fast access to ammo or gear. Accessory pocket on end and removable dividers to customize interior are also featured. All Sawtooth Mountain bags will be offered in Mossy Oak® New Break-Up® camo, Suggested Retail, $79.99 - $149.99.
The new Salt Creek Waterfowl Bags are built out of the finest materials to stand up to the harshest conditions waterfowlers experience that includes wear-resistant Ballistic Nylon and heavy-duty 900 denier poly, rust proof pewter zipper pulls, oversized heavy-coil zippers, reinforced stitching, rigid foam liners and molded polymer waterproof bottoms. The Large Duffle Salt Creek Waterfowl bag is 25" L x 13" W x 12" D and features a large outer lid pocket, two end pockets and one rear pocket. The rigid lid has buckle, zippered and magnetic closures for easy access and protection from the elements with shotgun straps and inner and outer pocket on lid.
The Medium Duffle Salt Creek Waterfowl bag is 20" L x 11" W x 10" D and has all the same features as the Large Duffle except the shotgun straps. The Gear Bag in the Salt Creek line is 17" L x 9" W x 7" D and is ideal for the boat or layout blind. The top and side-entry allows quick access to ammo. Collapsible, zippered dividers separate ammo and customize interior. External and internal openings allow access to end shell pockets. All three Salt Creek Waterfowler bags will be offered in Mossy Oak Duck Blind Camo. Suggested Retail, $89.99 - $ 199.99.
Press Release found at the Outdoor Wire
Browning's new Sawtooth Mountain bags are built to take on rugged country. From the Ballistic Nylon and heavy-duty 900 denier Poly shell fabric, to the oversized zippers, durable molded bottoms and reinforced stress points, these bags are designed to withstand the abuse of traveling to hunting camp. The anvil-style openings on the duffle bag models provide a wide mouth to pack clothing, while the separate bottom compartments are perfect for boots and other gear. The Gear Bag is perfect for knives, flashlights and ammo.
The Large Duffle Sawtooth Mountain bag is 26" L x 16" W x 16" D and features two large side compartments, two compartments under buckle down flap, a large bottom pocket for boots or parkas and hidden pocket for handgun. The Medium Duffle Sawtooth Mountain bag is 18" L x 12 W x 12" D with same pocket configuration as the Large Duffle without the hidden pocket. The Gear Bag is 15" L x 7" W x 7" D and features quick dual-entry top for fast access to ammo or gear. Accessory pocket on end and removable dividers to customize interior are also featured. All Sawtooth Mountain bags will be offered in Mossy Oak® New Break-Up® camo, Suggested Retail, $79.99 - $149.99.
The new Salt Creek Waterfowl Bags are built out of the finest materials to stand up to the harshest conditions waterfowlers experience that includes wear-resistant Ballistic Nylon and heavy-duty 900 denier poly, rust proof pewter zipper pulls, oversized heavy-coil zippers, reinforced stitching, rigid foam liners and molded polymer waterproof bottoms. The Large Duffle Salt Creek Waterfowl bag is 25" L x 13" W x 12" D and features a large outer lid pocket, two end pockets and one rear pocket. The rigid lid has buckle, zippered and magnetic closures for easy access and protection from the elements with shotgun straps and inner and outer pocket on lid.
The Medium Duffle Salt Creek Waterfowl bag is 20" L x 11" W x 10" D and has all the same features as the Large Duffle except the shotgun straps. The Gear Bag in the Salt Creek line is 17" L x 9" W x 7" D and is ideal for the boat or layout blind. The top and side-entry allows quick access to ammo. Collapsible, zippered dividers separate ammo and customize interior. External and internal openings allow access to end shell pockets. All three Salt Creek Waterfowler bags will be offered in Mossy Oak Duck Blind Camo. Suggested Retail, $89.99 - $ 199.99.
Press Release found at the Outdoor Wire
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Bass Pro Shops #1 Car To Pay Tribute To Conservation Work Of National Wild Turkey Federation
Springfield, Missouri--The National Wild Turkey Federation's flying turkey logo will appear on the Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, Bass Pro Shops sponsored #1 race car, driven by current Nextel and 2-time Busch Series Champion Martin Truex Jr.
Truex, who recently won the pole position and finished 11th in the Daytona 500, will be trying to win the NASCAR Sprint Showdown and earn his way into the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race both on May 16th at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Bass Pro Shops salute to the NWTF is a part of the Conservation Fund's "Racing for America's Wildlife" program. The program is designed to engage the NASCAR community in conserving America's hunting and fishing heritage through habitat protection, restoration, education, and outreach.
"We are very proud to partner with the NWTF and their work in conservation, helping special needs hunters, getting women involved in the outdoors, and youth education," said Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris. "This is our way of thanking the NWTF and their thousands of grassroots volunteers, who are also NASCAR fans, for all they do."
The NWTF is an over 500,000 member conservation organization with chapters across the United States, Canada and 10 other foreign countries. The Federation has worked with its volunteers, partners and wildlife agencies to restore wild turkey populations to 49 states and in parts of Canada.
Bass Pro Shops is a dedicated supporter of NWTF's Women in the Outdoors, JAKES, and Wheelin' Sportsmen outreach programs.
"Bass Pro Shops has been a great partner to the NWTF," stated George C. Thornton, NWTF CEO. "We are very excited about the opportunity Bass Pro Shops and Johnny Morris has given us to have the NWTF logo in front of millions of race fans across the country."
In 2006, Johnny Morris was awarded the NWTF Lynn Boykin Hunting Heritage Award for his dedication to conservation, as well as securing the future of hunting for others. Bass Pro Shops was honored by the NWTF with the 2005 Corporate Achievement Award for their dedication to conservation and the NWTF.
About Bass Pro Shops
Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Bass Pro Shops, also an international catalog and internet retailer, currently has 54 retail locations in 26 states and Canada visited by over 100 million people per year. In addition, Bass Pro Shops, also provides products and services for thousands of independent dealers world wide through its subsidiary company, American Rod & Gun. Bass Pro Shops gift cards can be purchased at over 132,000 retail outlets across America. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.
Press Release found at The Outdoor Wire
Truex, who recently won the pole position and finished 11th in the Daytona 500, will be trying to win the NASCAR Sprint Showdown and earn his way into the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race both on May 16th at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Bass Pro Shops salute to the NWTF is a part of the Conservation Fund's "Racing for America's Wildlife" program. The program is designed to engage the NASCAR community in conserving America's hunting and fishing heritage through habitat protection, restoration, education, and outreach.
"We are very proud to partner with the NWTF and their work in conservation, helping special needs hunters, getting women involved in the outdoors, and youth education," said Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris. "This is our way of thanking the NWTF and their thousands of grassroots volunteers, who are also NASCAR fans, for all they do."
The NWTF is an over 500,000 member conservation organization with chapters across the United States, Canada and 10 other foreign countries. The Federation has worked with its volunteers, partners and wildlife agencies to restore wild turkey populations to 49 states and in parts of Canada.
Bass Pro Shops is a dedicated supporter of NWTF's Women in the Outdoors, JAKES, and Wheelin' Sportsmen outreach programs.
"Bass Pro Shops has been a great partner to the NWTF," stated George C. Thornton, NWTF CEO. "We are very excited about the opportunity Bass Pro Shops and Johnny Morris has given us to have the NWTF logo in front of millions of race fans across the country."
In 2006, Johnny Morris was awarded the NWTF Lynn Boykin Hunting Heritage Award for his dedication to conservation, as well as securing the future of hunting for others. Bass Pro Shops was honored by the NWTF with the 2005 Corporate Achievement Award for their dedication to conservation and the NWTF.
About Bass Pro Shops
Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Bass Pro Shops, also an international catalog and internet retailer, currently has 54 retail locations in 26 states and Canada visited by over 100 million people per year. In addition, Bass Pro Shops, also provides products and services for thousands of independent dealers world wide through its subsidiary company, American Rod & Gun. Bass Pro Shops gift cards can be purchased at over 132,000 retail outlets across America. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.
Press Release found at The Outdoor Wire
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