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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.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
Our Future is Now
In many ways, the state of our industry is a contradiction. While sales of outdoor products and firearms are booming and the deer and wildlife market remain strong, public interest in wildlife and hunter participation are declining at an alarming rate.
Our society has never before been more disconnected from nature than it is today. The number of Americans 16-years-old and older who hunt has dropped nearly 50% in the past 20 years. This decline is especially shocking for many states because hunters help control deer populations and revenue from hunting licenses are crucial to conservation efforts.
These factors paint a bleak picture for all of us, and the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is working hard in the present to preserve our American outdoor traditions for the future.
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ADWA Introduces Deer Farming into Texas Ag Program
Raising deer has been practiced in North America for than a century, but the industry itself has never been perceived as ‘mainstream’ when compared to traditional livestock options, such as cattle or goats. Today, however, deer farming might soon be part of children’s homework in Texas.
The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is pleased to announce a ‘first-of-its-kind’ Deer Farming 101 workshop to be held at the Professional Development Conference of the Agricultural Teachers Association of Texas in July 2010. The conference brings together Ag teachers from across the state, and this workshop will provide an informative basis for teachers to bring deer farming instruction to their schools as early as Fall 2010.
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New Regs Jeopardize Exotic Hunting
Working to save exotic species from over-regulation and certain extinction, the Exotic Wildlife Association (EWA) recently held its 43rd Annual Membership Meeting and fund-raising auction in Kerrville, Texas. The event brought together a record attendance of ranchers and exotic animal enthusiasts who seek to preserve the legal status of the Scimitar-Horned Oryx, Addax, Dama Gazelle antelope and other species from extinction-threatening regulations.
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ADWA Launches iHuntAmerica.com
 Creating a better habitat for business, ADWA has officially unveiled its all-new hunting service — iHuntAmerica.com, a comprehensive database of hunting ranches, game preserve and outfitters.
Operated as a member service by ADWA, iHuntAmerica.com allows 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.
Ranch, outfitter listings and product features on iHuntAmerica are one of the many benefits of a Business Elite membership in ADWA. For more info on how to list your hunting ranch, preserve or outfitting business, call 877.331.8607 or email info@deerwildlifealliance.org. |
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Whitetails of Wisconsin Announces Annual Fundraiser
Advancing the production of quality, world-class whitetail deer in Wisconsin, Whitetails of Wisconsin (WOW) will hold its Annual Banquet & Fundraiser at The Plaza Hotel & Suites in Wausau, Wis., on April 9, 2010 and April 10, 2010.
In conjunction with the banquet, Keith Amass will offer his "Chemical Immobilization of White-tailed Deer, Elk, and Non-Native Deer" seminar on April 8 & 9 at the same location. On April 9, Leo Windschitl of ADM Alliance Nutrition will present his “Deer Nutrition & Management Seminar” which also includes dinner. Both seminars were extremely popular at last year’s event and will provide a plethora of useful knowledge.
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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.
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Attend the Second Amendment March on Washington
Help defend the Second Amendment and let your voice be heard. There will be a Second Amendment March in Washington, D.C., on April 19, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees will gather on the northeast corner of the Washington Monument grounds at 10:00 a.m., and the entire event will take place there (due to logistics, the event will be more of a "rally" than an actual march).
Sponsored and coordinated by the ìSecond Amendment Marchî organization, the event is designed to help galvanize the courage and resolve of Americans; to petition our elected officials against establishing anti-gun legislation; and to remind America that the Second Amendment is necessary to maintain our right to self defense.
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Yellow Tail Finally Makes Right Call on HSUS Partnership
A nationwide effort to educate the Yellow Tail winemaker about the true agenda of the nation’s largest anti-hunting group has succeeded.
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) had called upon sportsmen nationwide to contact the maker and distributor of Yellow Tail wine regarding their financial support of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). After being besieged by angry consumers, Casella Wines, the Australian producers of Yellow Tail, responded to the criticism by issuing a statement that it will no longer support any lobbying groups.
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New CWD Test Results Negative in Missouri Deer
The Missouri Departments of Agriculture and Conservation has announced that tests of 50 captive deer sampled in Linn County showed no signs of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Tests were conducted by the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa. The Department of Conservation continues to test a sampling of free-ranging deer within a five-mile radius of the 800-acre tract where the initial CWD-positive white-tailed deer was located.
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From the Field ... |
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» DU Secures $1M NAWCA Grant for Indiana Conservation
» USSA Unveils Exciting New Program to Defend Sportsmen's Rights
» GMS Receives Endorsement by Dr. James Kroll
» TowBoatU.S. Old Saybrook Has A New Captain at the Helm
» Shooting USA Features Sportsman's Team Challenge
» Kentucky Proposes 800 Lottery Elk Hunt Permits
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