SPRINGFIELD, MO -Conserving wildlife and the lands that house
what we all enjoy are of the utmost importance. National Hunting and Fishing
Day is a day set aside to celebrate all that sportsmen do to support those
efforts. This year Bass Pro Shops once again announces its continued, major
sponsorship of National Hunting and Fishing Day, which continues to benefit
hunters, fishermen and outdoorsmen. Each year, NHF Day is set to take place on
the fourth Saturday in September. This year NHF Day falls on September 28th.
As part of the NHF Day agenda, a spokesman that is a true steward of our
fishing and hunting heritage and conservation efforts is selected. Legendary
bass angler, TV host and conservationist Bill Dance was chosen to represent
sportsmen around the nation on this day that was formalized by Congress in
1972.
Dance follows a long line of great Honorary Chairmen that has included Hank
Williams Jr., Jeff Foxworthy, Tony Stewart, Boone Pickens, Louise Mandrell, The USA Shooting Team, Arnold Palmer, Wade Boggs
and Luke Bryan. Each has a storied past of supporting hunting, fishing and
conservation efforts to preserve our national heritage.
"You know, I grew up in a small Tennessee town learning all about the
outdoors," said Bill Dance. "I would've never dreamed that small
world would shape the man I am today. Valuable lessons learned while spending
time on the water and in the woods with my granddaddy and dad shaped the core
beliefs I still hold true to this day. To me, NHF Day is a day to reflect about
the past conservation pursuits and an opportunity to step forward to expanding
what we know. I want my great, great grandkids to enjoy the type of experiences
that I had when I was a little one. It is the right thing to do."
Continued efforts by Dance and Bass Pro Shops provide those opportunities for
future generations.
"Bass Pro Shops has always been on the leading edge of supporting the
conservation efforts of sportsmen," said Misty Mitchell, director of
conservation programs at Wonders of Wildlife. "If not for Bass Pro Shops
support NHF Day would not be at the forefront of recognizing the conservation
energies of all sportsmen. The support of Bass Pro Shops and others makes this
a real possibility."
The growing list of sponsors for NHF Day 2013 includes NSSF, Realtree, GunBroker.com, North American Fishing Club,
Yamaha, Ducks Unlimited, Bass Pro Shops, Smith and Wesson, North American
Hunting Club, Sportsman Channel and Limit Out Productions.
Companies or organizations that would like to support National Hunting and
Fishing Day are encouraged to contact Misty Mitchell, director of conservation
programs at Wonders of Wildlife - nhfday@wondersofwildlife.org.
For more information about NHF Day, visit www.nhfday.org.
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