2009 Best Outdoor Show Awards

The Outdoor Research Media Group has released the 2009 Best Outdoor Show Awards. Unlike other awards and ratings for outdoor programming, Bestoutdoorshow.com has combined most stations airing hunting and fishing programs and came out with the list of the best for 2008. The list is as follows for Division 1 & 2.

Most weeks at the #1 position
Realtree Roadtrips with Michael Waddell

Viewers Choice - This award is simple, Who got the most votes within the 2 divisions
Getting’ Close & North American Safari

Favorite Host(s)
Michael Waddell & Kyle & Jennay Wieter

Best Specialty Show - This is for a show that specializes in one kind of game
Whitetail Freaks and Predator Quest

Best Original Music in an outdoor program
Colt Ford and Uttermost

Best Christian outdoor programming
Spiritual Outdoor Adventures

Originality in Programming - Programs that stand out as being in it’s own style and feel
Get Wild with Cindy Garrison & Wild Outdoors

Best Intro
Huntin’ The World… Southern Style! & Own the Zone

Best Combination Hunting & Fishing Show
Cabela’s Memories in the Field & Spiritual Outdoor Adventures

Best overall Big Game Hunting Show
Realtree Roadtrips w/ Michael Waddell & North American Safari

Best overall Small Game Hunting Show
Pheasants forever & Predator Quest

Support the Sport Award - A show or person who has supported hunting throughout the year
Ted Nugent

Best single archery episode
Archers Choice & Relentless Pursuit

Best single gun episode
Jim Shockey & The Outfitter

Best fishing show
Bill Dance & The Bite TV

Company Bio

The Outdoor Research Media Group is run by Tyler Nutone and currently 53 other media personal. Hitting the phones back in late 2004 The Outdoor Research Media Group started its quest to find what people were watching in outdoor television. After years on the phone and rating shows, they went live with Bestoutdoorshow.com and started taking votes. Now being one of the most recognized and fair rating companies available. The Outdoor Research Media Group will take no money or compensation for website advertising or any other purpose from anyone in the outdoor industry. You can go to www.bestoutdoorshow.com for more information.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance Debuts New Conservation Messages

AUSTIN, Texas — Developing a national voice for wildlife, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance™ (ADWA) has announced it will sponsor a year-long series of conservation messages on Keith Warren’s Outdoor Adventures show on the Outdoor Channel and on Keith Warren’s Hunting & Outdoor Adventures Classics on the Versus network, beginning in July 2008.

The video messages will feature outdoor television celebrity Keith Warren and air varied topics such as land fragmentation, habitat management, hunting issues, and much more. With the combined broadcast strength of the Outdoor Channel and Versus, ADWA’s messages could reach more than 70 million households this year.

“ADWA was founded to promote our members and to increase participation within the deer and wildlife industries as a whole, and that’s one of the primary goals of our broadcast messages,” says Annie Jones, director of operations of ADWA. “We want to help educate people on the consequences of land fragmentation, the systematic loss of habitat for our American wildlife and, perhaps even more importantly, we want to encourage our kids to get outdoors so they can perpetuate a connection with nature and wildlife.”

The ADWA video messages will also be available as public service announcements for use by industry allies, sponsors and supporters. The messages will be accessible on the ADWA website (www.deerwildlifealliance.org) after each message is first aired by the networks.

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 877.528.7100 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Headquartered in Georgetown, 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 877.528.7100 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Sen. Brimer and TDA Support Cook Children’s Medical Center

SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Deer Association (TDA) recently worked together with Senator Kim Brimer of State Senate District 10 in donating 50 plush deer toys to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. The toy deer are a solace to sick and distressed children, and the medical center is already using the toys to comfort children coming out of surgery and while in intensive care.

“I am proud Cook Children’s Healthcare System is in the heart of my State Senate District,” says Sen. Brimer. “They do an outstanding job of taking care of the healthcare needs of Texas’ most precious citizens. I appreciate the Texas Deer Association’s willingness to share the plush deer toy, named ‘Baby.’ I hope Baby makes many children at Cook’s very happy.”

The TDA presented the cuddly toys to Jill Koss, director of family support services, and William Craig, vice president of clinical support services, for Cook Children’s Medical Center. Also in attendance were District Director Becky Redman and Director of Constituent Services April Mitchell, representing Sen. Brimer who has a long history of supporting children’s issues in Tarrant County and District 10.

“We are especially proud of being able to help hospitalized children at Cook Children’s Medical Center through this unique donation and it was a real pleasure to work with representatives from Sen. Brimer’s office to make this happen,” says Lisa Wallgren, a regional officer for the Texas Deer Association. “The little deer provide a lot of comfort to the kids who are going through a tough time at the hospital.”

Cook Children’s Health Care System is based in Fort Worth and consists of a nationally recognized Medical Center, Physician Network, Home Health company, Health Plan, Northeast Hospital and Health Foundation. The companies make up an integrated system that allows Cook Children’s to provide the right care in the right setting by the right person.

The TDA is the only non-profit organization solely committed to improving the quality of Texas deer herds through better habitat practices, modern harvest strategies and use of superior deer to enhance the deer herds. As a part of its public education efforts, the TDA publishes a full-color bimonthly magazine, Tracks, which updates TDA members on current legislative news, deer genetics and game management issues. The TDA also hosts an annual convention and trade show every August featuring fund-raising auctions, a deer auction, golf tournament and other events.

To learn more about the Texas Deer Association or for membership information, visit www.texasdeerassociation.com or call 210.767.8300.

Headquartered in San Antonio, the Texas Deer Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of deer herds, and to developing ways to improve deer quality in Texas. For more information on the Texas Deer Association, call 210.767.8300 or visit www.texasdeerassociation.com.

Mossy Oak® Lends Its Support To The Aiming For A Cure Foundation

WEST POINT, MS - At this year’s March 15th Aiming for a Cure Event, Mossy Oak came on board as a Platinum Sponsor.

The Aiming for a Cure Foundation was established to raise funds to benefit pediatric oncology patients and families served by Children’s Hospital of Iowa at the University of Iowa through research and patient care. Each year a celebrity fundraising event is held which includes sporting clays, upland bird hunting, and an auction.

This year’s event, which raised over $155,000, brought the total monies raised since the event began in 2004 to over $500,000 for cancer research.

“We are honored to be a part of this worthwhile cause,” said Tack Robinson, Public Relations Manager for Mossy Oak. “We all look forward to the day when researchers find a cure for this terrible disease. We are happy to do our part to offer comfort to patients and their families while doctors search for a cure.”

In addition to Mossy Oak, this year’s event sponsors include Hunter’s Specialties, Winchester Ammunition, Wal-Mart, Highland Hideaway Hunting, and Overhead Door, just to name a few.
For more information on the Aiming for a Cure Foundation and a complete list of sponsors, visit their website at www.aimingforacure.com.

To learn more about Mossy Oak, log on to www.mossyoak.com.
Haas Outdoors Inc. is headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Mossy Oak Interactive, LLC, and Mossy Oak Properties

Haas Outdoors Inc. PO Box 757, 200 East Main Street, West Point, MS 39773 662/494-8859 Fax 662/494-8742

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2008
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Tack Robinson
Public Relations Manager
662-495-9260
trobinson@mossyoak.com

Aiming for the Cure
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