RMEF to Raffle $23K in Guns, Gear at ISE Consumer Shows

MISSOULA, Mont. ?More than $23,000 in hunting guns, bows and gear will be raffled at five 2010 consumer sports shows in the Ultimate Elk Hunter?s Raffle presented by International Sportsmen?s Expositions (ISE) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Raffle monies will be used for RMEF habitat projects in the respective ISE show states.

In 2009, RMEF passed 5.6 million acres of habitat conserved or enhanced, and over a half-million acres opened or secured for public access.

Five prizes valued at $4,500 total will be raffled at each 2010 ISE show, including:

? Denver, Colo.?Jan. 7-10
? San Mateo, Calif.?Jan. 14-17
? Sacramento, Calif.?Jan. 21-24
? Phoenix, Ariz.?Feb. 26-28
? Salt Lake City, Utah?March 18-21

To enter the raffle, show attendees may purchase tickets at the RMEF booth. Each ticket represents one chance to win a prize in a drawing. Purchasers can place their tickets into different hoppers for a chance at different prizes, or all tickets into one hopper to increase their odds for a special item.

At each ISE show, separate drawings will be held for each of the following items:

? Browning ultimate hunters package including Browning X-Bolt Composite Stalker in .325 WSM, gun case, X-Cellerator sling, Storm Gore-Tex parka and pant, XPO big game gloves and camo Buckmark cap. Value: $1,590.

? Remington XHR 700 in 7mm Rem Mag. Value: $905.

? Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in .325 WSM. Value: $859.

? BowTech 2010 flagship bow (not yet released but promises to be another industry changer). Value: $850.

? Sitka Gear ultimate clothing package including Ascent pant, Core top, Jetstream jacket and cap. Value: $540.

See complete rules and drawing schedules at the RMEF booth at each ISE show, or go online Nov. 1 to www.sportsexpos.com for details and photos of prizes.

In addition to the Ultimate Elk Hunter?s Raffle, RMEF and ISE are partnering on several new ventures in 2010. RMEF is adding to ISE show attractions with its popular Great Elk Tour featuring a traveling display of world-class trophies designed to show that ?great elk need great habitat.? RMEF also is sponsoring ISE?s Adventure Theater, and Best of the West Elk Calling Contest hosted by former world champion Chad Schearer.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over 5.6 million acres?a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting, fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.

About International Sportsmen?s Expositions
For nearly 35 years ISE has produced America?s premier hunting, fishing and travel shows. Featuring as many as 500 exhibiting companies including leading manufacturers and retailers, guides and outfitters, resorts and lodges, and nonprofit outdoor organizations and groups, each ISE also offers hundreds of seminars, contests, hands-on special features, plus a huge Youth Outdoor Sports Fair that?s dedicated to creating the next generation of responsible outdoor enthusiasts.

Hunting Land Markets Credited For Record Attendance at Real-Estate Conference

West Point, MS – With attendance from 15 states and over 50 offices, the Mossy Oak Properties Annual Conference posted record attendance, September 23-24 in West Point, Mississippi. “This year’s record conference attendance can be contributed to the stability of the investment and recreational property markets. Despite current economic conditions investors and outdoorsmen alike realize the long term value and stability of rural land.” stated Lannie Wallace, EVP of Mossy Oak Properties. “This is a testimony to the need in the national market for a network of specialized land brokers and to the success of Mossy Oak Properties – America’s Land Specialists.”

Wallace continued, “This year’s keynote speaker was Dr. John Baen, Professor of Real estate at the University of North Texas. Baen (as he prefers to be addressed) spoke about how land ownership was one of the cornerstones of long term wealth and one of the most stable investments available today.” Also speaking at the conference were Dr. James Henderson and Dawn Holland Manning, both from Mississippi State University and Joe Mallard and Jeremy Brock both from Federal Land Bank.”

Co-Founder and CEO, Chris Hawley, offered this summary of the event: “This was the best conference ever. It was so exciting to witness the positive attitudes and energy despite the past years economic pressures which is proof of the resiliency and commitment of the entire Mossy Oak Properties team. We feel great about the entire team as we position ourselves for the future. The challenges ahead present opportunities for Mossy Oak Properties to further define ourselves as America’s Land Specialist.”

For additional information regarding Mossy Oak Properties please contact Resa Vickers at 866-667-2289 or via email rvickers@mossyoak.com. Each Mossy Oak Properties office is independently owned and operated.

Insight Technology Sponsors Night Match at Day-Night-Day

LONDONDERRY, NH (October, 2009) Insight Technology, the world’s leading provider of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, will be the title sponsor of the evening portion of the Day-Night-Day match being held December 12-13 at The Range in Oxford, N.C.

The Day-Night-Day match is comprised of three separate events and competitors compete in one, two or all three events. The Insight Technology Night Championship will be held on the evening of Saturday, December 12 and limited to 80 shooters.

“We’re excited to be the premier sponsor of the Insight Technology Night Championship – the night portion of the match. For more than 20 years Insight has been making products to help the warfighter, law enforcement officer and responsible citizen dominate the darkness, and now we add the competition shooter to that list,” said Paul Erhardt of Insight Technology.

During the Insight Technology Night Championship competitors will negotiate six challenging courses of fire under the low light conditions of the winter evening sky. Insight products will be incorporated into the match giving competitors the opportunity to test the equipment under the stressful conditions of real world scenarios.

“Our night match is one of the few true low light outdoor matches in the country making it a big draw for serious handgun competitors, bringing in shooters from the IDPA, USPSA and ICORE disciplines. The night match is approaching its 20th anniversary and we’re proud to have Insight Technology joining as our title sponsor. We expect this year’s match to be the best ever,” said Scott Ruby, sponsor coordinator for the Day-Night-Day match.

The Range is widely regarded in the competition community for the quality of its matches and challenging course designs. It is also home to the Carolina Cup, one of the three major matches on the IDPA circuit.

More than 18,000 rounds will be put downrange across all three matches as competitors compete for titles in two divisions – Weapon Mounted Lights or Handheld Lights.

For more information on the Insight Technology Night Championship and the Day-Night-Day matches please visit www.the-range.com. For information on Insight Technology’s full line of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, visit www.InsightTechGear.com.

Win a Dream Archery Bear Hunt with Tom Nelson

Dead Down Wind is giving one lucky hunter the chance to win a trip with Tom!

Pleasant Valley, MO – Dead Down Wind®, an industry leader in scent prevention, announced that one lucky bowhunter will get the opportunity to participate in an archery-only bear hunt with television personality and host of Dead Down Wind American Archer, Tom Nelson.

“This is a great chance for any avid hunter to experience the thrill of hunting Canadian bear with a bow and one of the best Canadian outfitters, Rob Nye” commented Tom.

To register go to www.deaddownwind.com. No purchase is necessary but contestants must be eligible for international Canadian travel. This includes a passport and no felonies (DUI included). The non-negotiable dates for this trip-of-a-lifetime are June 15th through the 22nd, 2010.

This is truly a trip of the lifetime!”. Stated Gary Reed of Dead Down Wind. “Most archers have never had the chance to bear hunt or hunt outside the US. Rob Nye, and Tom have hunted together for years. One of the reasons Tom selected this particular hunt and outfitter is the extremely high success rate with an excellent chance of arrowing a Pope and Young bear. Whoever wins will be in great hands with Tom and Rob.”

The hunt will be hosted by Tom Nelson of American Archer, and Rob Nye from Rob Nye Wilderness Adventures (http://bowsite.com/robnye/). The first flight will go to Saskatoon and from there Tom and the winner will fly to Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan. To register or for complete details visit www.deaddownwind.com and click on the Register To Win graphic with Tom Nelson’s photo.

ADWA Holds Youth Archery Clinic on National Hunting & Fishing Day

AUSTIN, Texas — In recognition of National Hunting & Fishing Day on September 26, 2009, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) invites families to come out for the Second Annual ADWA Bow Hunting & Archery Clinic in Austin, Texas.

The event will be held at Archery Country, the oldest archery store in Austin, Texas, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and will provide introductory archery instruction to kids, ages six to 15. All equipment will be provided.

“The ADWA Youth Bow Hunting Clinic was a huge success last year, and we’re very excited to return to Archery Country,” say Alicia Clements, operations manager for ADWA. “ADWA’s primary mission is to promote and introduce outdoor activities and wildlife-related issues to our children. At no time in our history have our youth been so disconnected from nature and we feel it’s critically important to preserve an outdoor heritage which is so uniquely American.”

The ADWA Bow Hunting & Archery Clinic includes two hours of personal archery instruction and generous raffle items. Attendees will also receive goody bags containing the highly acclaimed youth publication, SPIKES Magazine, and various other goodies donated by corporate members of ADWA.

Price for attending the event is $5 per participant. Space is limited, so please call ADWA to reserve space today at 877.331.8600.

On May 2, 1972, President Nixon signed the first proclamation of National Hunting and Fishing Day, writing, “I urge all citizens to join with outdoor sportsmen in the wise use of our natural resources and in insuring their proper management for the benefit of future generations.” By late summer, all 50 governors and over 600 mayors had joined in by proclaiming state and local versions of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a national non-profit organization comprised of companies, associations and individual sportsmen dedicated to promoting wildlife, land stewardship and America’s outdoor traditions.

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.528.7100.

Win $10,000 Cash Or A Toyota Tundra 4×4 Lease!

The U. S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) is announcing the kickoff to our 2009 Trailblazer Adventure Sweepstakes. This contest offers you a chance to win some fabulous prizes and, at the same time, help protect our outdoor heritage for future generations. Hundreds of prizes totaling over $100,000 are up for grabs again this year with the Grand Prize being a lease on a Toyota Tundra 4 X 4 or $10,000 cash.

Proceeds from the sweepstakes benefit the Trailblazer Adventure Program which introduces youth and their families to outdoor sports of shooting, hunting, fishing and trapping. Outdoor companies have donated a wealth of prizes because they know the importance of youth to the future of our sports. Thanks to these companies and support from sportsmen across the country, we have introduced over 800,000 youth and their families to an outdoor lifestyle through Trailblazer.

Besides the Grand Prize, the USSA is giving away hunting trips, shotguns, bows, muzzleloaders, rifles, outdoor gear, optics and much, much more! Who couldn’t use a new truck, a new bow, a new shotgun or, better yet, CASH to ensure a successful hunting season?

Tickets are available through a variety of sportsmen’s clubs, individuals, and through our website at www.ussportsmen.org. We are asking for a voluntary donation of $5.00 for one entry or $20.00 for a book of four entries. The drawing will take place on or around December 28, 2009.

Although no donation is necessary and a donation will not increase the odds of winning, we ask that you contribute to the Trailblazer Adventure Sweepstakes to help bring the outdoors to thousands of children and their families in the coming year. Based on past sweepstakes and the amount of prizes offered this year, your chance to win a prize is approximately one in 200!

Don’t miss out on your chance to get in on this great opportunity. Take a moment and enter today. All entries must be received by December 21, 2009.

For more information, contact Kari at the USSA at 614-888-4868 ext. 201.

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and its work, call (614) 888-4868 or visit its website, www.ussportsmen.org.

Bowcast Announces Annual 3D Archery Shoot Bowcast At The Bird 2009

Englewood, CO  (Press Release – April 28, 2009) – Bowcast, the cutting-edge weekly bowhunting podcast hosted by Anthony Dixon and Aneal Roney, announced today their annual 3D archery shoot “Bowcast  At The Bird 2009” is scheduled for August 1 – 2, 2009, at Snowbird Ski And Summer Resort in Snowbird, UT.

Bowcast At The Bird 2009 is a highly-anticipated event sponsored by several of the most well-known brands in the outdoors industry- including Elite Archery, Nikon, and Realtree Max1. The event offers 3D shooting, celebrities, educational seminars, the FMP and Bowcast Team, and the brotherhood of archery hunters!

Adding to this year’s excitement is the event’s unique location at the Snowbird Ski And Summer Resort in the heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah. Snowbird was one of the main venues from the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and highlights Bowcast’s “New School Archery” attitude. Participants will enjoy the breath-taking views and scenery as they ride the ski lifts up to the archery course that will be designed by professional archery hunters from Team FMP – Anthony Dixon and Shawn “Launch” Monsen.
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“Bowcast At The Bird 2009 will be an awesome time for everyone involved.” said Aneal Roney, co-host of Bowcast, “I’m very excited to be a part of this premier 3D archery event weekend. And I know that each and every person will truly be blown-away by the beauty of Snowbird.“

Bowcast At The Bird 2009 is an event for the entire family and features a Saturday evening party. The event also includes a raffle where thousands of dollars worth of gear, hunt trips, clothing and other goodies can be won. For more info, please visit: http://www.BowCastAtTheBird.com

About BowCast
BowCast, hosted by Anthony Dixon and Aneal Roney, is the leading weekly internet podcast bringing the new school archery perspective to the sport of bowhunting. Every BowCast episode is devoted to bringing new information about techniques, gear and game behavior to not only the seasoned bowhunter, but also to the novice that will make their next experience in the woods a better one. Visitors to the BowCast website can join forum discussions, read blogs from the BowCast staff, and find discounts on equipment and big game hunts, as well. For more information, please visit: http://www.BowCast.com

Contact Info
Aneal Roney
Bowcast LLC
16307 East Phillips Lane
Englewood, CO 80112
Ph: 720.270.3244
Email: aroney@bowcast.com

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance Helps Youth Pig Out

AUSTIN, Texas — The American Deer & Wildlife Foundation, in conjunction with DB Hunting Ranch and the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, is helping kids pig out this month. Youth ages eight to 15 are invited to attend the 1st Annual Pig-apalooza Youth Hog Hunt. The event will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 and March 1, 2008, at DB Hunting Ranch in Bertram, Texas, and will provide a morning and evening hunt as well as a pork sandwich lunch and some other fun, educational activities during the day.

“We are very excited to offer this youth hunting event in the Texas Hill Country,” says Annie Jones, director of operations for ADWA. “The Foundation was established to help encourage more youth involvement in the sport by creating greater accessibility and affordability. The DB Hunting Ranch is our co-sponsor for the event and we really appreciate partnering with them to help make it all happen.”

Working in conjunction with ADWA, the American Deer & Wildlife Foundation is a 501(3)c non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the accessibility and affordability of hunting for youth and educating children on wildlife and conservation issues. As part of its mission, ADWF also produces a quarterly youth publication, SPIKES Magazine, which is distributed to summer camps across the country.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a national non-profit trade organization representing deer and wildlife associations, industry professionals and equipment manufacturers. ADWA serves as the ‘national voice’ for regional associations and companies within the deer and wildlife industries and its sole purpose is to promote wildlife, habitat and land stewardship, and to grow the wildlife industry through education and aggressive public relations for its members.

Cost is only $50 for one non-trophy class hog per youth hunter. Space is limited. Youth must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Call ADWA to reserve space today at 877.331.8607.

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Foundation and/or the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

On Deer & Wildlife Stories: Land Owners Stop Further Urbanization

AUSTIN, Texas – This week Keith Warren and crew of Deer & Wildlife Stories visit Griffith Brothers Whitetail Ridge in the Hershey state of Pennsylvania. There, they examine the sacrifices deer breeders make, and the conservational benefits they provide by raising whitetail deer on their land instead of developing the land for residences.

“As the title sponsor for Deer & Wildlife Stories, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) appreciates Keith Warren’s efforts in showing the public how hard work and determination can pay off for landowners, and also provides viewers with an alternative to further urbanization in this nation,” says ADWA director of operations Annie Jones.

Brothers Rick and Dave Griffith of Griffith Brothers Whitetail Ridge were planning on having their family land developed into residential homes, but decided to raise whitetail deer instead. The family farm has become one of the nation’s premier breeding operations, famous for their deer herd composed of several breeder bucks that score in excess of 250”. For more information on this special family farm, please visit www.trophyclassdeer.com.

Going across the country, Deer & Wildlife Stories takes viewers to visit the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum in downtown San Antonio, Texas. The longest running business in the state, the landmark houses over 10,000 mounts from around the world today. A great way for both the young and old to see the world as it was a hundred years ago, the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum boasts a monument to the famous ‘trick’ shooters the Toepperwein, a couple that traveled the country and amazed fans with their trick shots and bullet art. To discover a whole new Wild West experience, please visit www.buckhornmuseum.com for more details.

“Since the beginning of Deer & Wildlife Stories, our team and ADWA have been receiving positive emails coming after every show – we’re so proud that it’s been a viewer hit,” says Keith Warren, host of Deer & Wildlife Stories.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which affect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Deer & Wildlife Stories Cools Off with Some Wisconsin Whitetails

AUSTIN, Texas — Farmers in hard winter climates face unique challenges, and this week Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories gives viewers an inside look at how deer breeders take care of their herd in freezing temperatures.

Sponsored by the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA), this episode of Deer & Wildlife Stories visits Ron and Mary Pierce of Pierce Whitetail Ranch in Sarona, Wis., and shows how deer can deal with cold temperatures and the hard labor deer farmers endure to save their deer from icy winters and starvation. This week’s episode will also feature Scar, a special deer that was a rare triplet birth.

“Scar is a three-year old prized breeder buck that continues to battle and overcome the odds of nature,” says show host Keith Warren. “Without the assistance of some special people, Scar would have more than likely died due to nature’s rule.”

Deer & Wildlife Stories airs on the Outdoor Channel three times every week — Tuesdays at 9am EST, Fridays at 2am EST and Saturdays at 5:30pm EST.

Pierce Whitetails is located in beautiful Northwestern Wisconsin and have been raising whitetail deer since 1998. What started out as a hobby more than a decade ago, has become a full-time profession for Ron and Mary Pierce.

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a national non-profit trade organization representing deer and wildlife associations, industry professionals and equipment manufacturers. ADWA serves as the ‘national voice’ for regional associations and companies within the deer and wildlife industries and its sole purpose is to promote wildlife, habitat and land stewardship, and to grow the wildlife industry through education and aggressive public relations for its members.

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

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