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The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) works to grow the deer and wildlife industries through leadership, education and public awareness. We serve as a national voice for companies, organizations and industry professionals who promote industry growth and support the advancement of wildlife and habitat.
Coming of Age
 As we move into our third year, ADWA is growing and we are, indeed, creating a better habitat for business. From helping members get the word out about their products and services to providing outdoor education and affordable hunting opportunities for our youth, ADWA is working to facilitate commerce and conservation.
This year is a coming-of-age year for ADWA. We are introducing new services and creating new membership packages that will broaden our reach like never before. For example, in just a couple of weeks from now, we will unveil an all-new online service for ADWA members — iHuntAmerica.com, a comprehensive database of hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters.
As a free service to sportsmen, iHuntAmerica.com will allow ADWA members to promote their hunting ranches and outfitting services, and hunters will be able to freely search and locate hunts by price, animal species, hunt type, guide service and/or lodging facilities. Honestly, I have not seen another web site that offers this level of depth in search functionality locating hunts.
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United Airlines Rescinds ‘No Antlers No Horns’ Policy
 After receiving complaints from thousands of sportsmen from across the country, United Airlines has decided to rescind its ‘Antler and Animal Horn Policy,’ once again making the skies more friendly to fly for sportsmen.
In October, United had quietly introduced a policy that prohibited carrying on or checking antlers or animal horns of any kind. The policy was blatantly biased against millions of sportsmen, and numerous sportsmen- and wildlife-focused organizations, including the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, helped get the word out.
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ADWA Holds 2nd Annual Pigapalooza Youth Hog Hunt
 The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is inviting young sportsmen (ages 8 to 15) to attend the 2nd Annual Pigapalooza Youth Hog Hunt. The event will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at DB Hunting Ranch in Bertram, Texas, and will provide a morning and evening hunt as well as a pork sandwich lunch and other fun, educational activities.
“This is our second year to offer the Pigapalooza Youth Hunt, and we are very excited to help introduce the thrill of hunting to children who might not otherwise have the opportunity,” says ADWA President John Meng. “ADWA was established in part to 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 their support for this event has been tremendous.”
Cost is only $50 for one non-trophy class hog per youth hunter. Space is limited. Youth participants must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Call ADWA to reserve space today at 877.331.8607. |
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Target Probiotics Announces Inflation-Proof Pricing for 2010
 The Leader in Biotechnology for the Whitetail Deer Industry, Target Probiotics is proud to announce it is featuring ‘inflation-proof’ pricing for 2010. Target Probiotics will not increase prices of any of its products in 2010 and will maintain the same pricing its customers have enjoyed since 2008, despite the fact that raw materials costs continue to increase regularly.
“Nothing is as wonderful as a newborn fawn, and nothing as terrible as a dead one,” says Jeff Elison, president of Target Probiotics. “We are dedicated to manufacturing products that will increase fawn/ adult deer survival rates, and to do so while maintaining a low operating overhead so we can better control production costs and pass those savings to our customers.”
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ADWA Launching iHuntAmerica.com
 Creating a better habitat for business, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is preparing to launch an all-new hunting service — iHuntAmerica.com, a comprehensive database of hunting ranches, game preserves and outfitters.
Operated as a member service by ADWA, iHuntAmerica.com will allow sportsmen to freely search and locate hunts by price, animal species, hunt type, guide service and/or lodging facilities. The site will also feature hunting gear and products, classified ads, field journals, picture gallery, hunting tips and much more.
iHuntAmerica is scheduled for launch in February 2010. Listings and product features on iHuntAmerica are one of the many benefits of a Business Elite membership in ADWA.
For more information on how to list your hunting ranch, preserve or outfitting business, call 877.331.8607 or email info@deerwildlifealliance.org. |
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Deer & Wildlife Industry Gears Up for ‘Show Season’
While the SHOT Show, Safari Club International and the Dallas Safari Club convention grab most of the headlines in January, sportsmen and outdoor industry businesses should also circle their calendars for a few other annual conventions this spring.
The 43rd Annual Exotic Wildlife Association Membership Meeting will bring together hundreds of wildlife game ranchers to expand the conservation of indigenous and non-indigenous hoofstock animals, and to help develop and strengthen the markets for their animals. The event will be held March 12, 2010 and March 13, 2010 at the Inn of the Hills Resort and Conference Center in Kerrville, Texas.
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Join Us on Facebook
 The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance welcomes sportsmen, wildlife professionals and enthusiasts to become Facebook Fans and share their appreciation for the outdoor industry and our American outdoor traditions. With an active presence on Facebook.com, ADWA will further increase communication opportunities for its members, address issues important to the deer and wildlife industry and promote youth education.
To become an ADWA fan on Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/pages/American-Deer-Wildlife-Alliance and click become a fan. ADWA Facebook fans will receive the latest information on ADWA events, sponsorship opportunities, and be among the first to hear important issues impacting sportsmen, wildlife managers and ranchers across the country. Spread the word by encouraging your friends to become a fan too!
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New CWD Cases Found in West Virginia
Chris Lawrence, West Virginia Outdoor News
The slow growth and spread of chronic wasting disease continues in West Virginia. DNR Biologists report 16 deer killed by hunters in the 2009 deer season tested positive for the presence of CWD. The DNR pulled those positives from 1,091 deer killed by hunters in Hampshire at local checking stations during the season.
"It's not the greatest news and certainly wasn't the Christmas present I was hoping to open, but you know when you're dealing with CWD and lots of unknowns associated with it, having a result with 16 positives was not necessarily unexpected at all," said Paul Johansen, Chief of the DNR's Game Management on West Virginia Outdoors.
The 16 infected whitetails included one 4.5-year-old doe, a 2.5-year-old doe, one 1.5-year-old buck, ten 2.5 year old bucks, and three 3.5 year old bucks.
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