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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.
ADWA Launches New Spikes Club for Kids
 Since it’s debut more than a year ago, Spikes Magazine has been a favorite for children across the country with games and fun articles on hunting, raising deer and showcasing exciting gear and equipment. This month, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is pleased to introduce the all-new Spikes Club for kids, a new membership opportunity that will ensure kids receive every issue of the magazine plus a whole lot more.
For only $19.95, young wildlife enthusiasts and sportsmen can receive:
• Four issues of Spikes Magazines
• Spikes Club cap
• ADWA-logoed compass/whistle keychain
• Cool decal
• Chance to win a free hunt at the ADWA Youth Safari Camp
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Natural Gear Supports ADWA
 Natural Gear, producers of quality camouflage products, joins the American Deer and Wildlife Alliance (ADWA). Providing camouflage patterns for ATVs to blinds to apparel, Natural Gear and ADWA will work together to support and promote growth in the deer and wildlife industry.
"ADWA is eager to introduce Natural Gear as our newest member," says ADWA spokesman John Meng. "With Fall just around the corner, weíre excited work with Natural Gear and look forward to offering new ADWA gear featuring the Natural Gear pattern."
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ADWA Spotlight
 The most complete, yet 'easy to use' game management software on the market today. GMS helps hunting operations and land owners manage properties for quality deer and game management, and to manage a successful ranch. Innovative and comprehensive, the GMS program allows users to begin quality deer management, track all aspects of a hunting property, maximize herd health, quantify herd ratios, develop a wildlife management plan, and much more. To learn more, email gamesolutions@sbcglobal.net or visit www.wildlifemanagementsoftware.com. |
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Deer Nation Gets Geared Up
Across the country, deer farming organizations are gearing up this summer for their annual conferences, picnics, auctions, regional events and informative expositions. Mark your calendars and attend as many of these events as you can.
Safe Capture/Deer Farming Seminar by the Cervid Livestock Foundation will be July 13– July 17, 2009 at Apple Creek Whitetails; Gillett, Wis.
Minnesota Deer Breeders Association's Summer Picnic will be on July 25, 2009 in West Albany, Minn.
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Court Rules Law Banning Deer, Elk Unconstitutional
The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently ruled the state’s law banning the importation of deer and elk to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease in local herds was unconstitutionally vague.
A three-judge panel ruled that Kentucky’s law did not clearly define what it means to “import” animals into the state. At issue was the case of a Tennessee man arrested in 2007 on charges of illegally importing elk and deer into Kentucky.
McCracken County Circuit Court Judge Craig Clymer had ruled previously that the state law under which Timothy Cory Looper was charged was unclear and thus void. Looper was not convicted.
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Texas Governor Signs Law to Relieve Deer Problem
By Jerry Lackey, GoSanAngelo.com
SAN ANGELO, Texas — A bill aimed at reducing damage to crops by limiting whitetail deer in fields was signed into law by Gov. Rick Perry. Authored by state Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, House Bill 1965 was the culmination of several years of work initiated by Concho Valley farmers.
When an increased deer population nibbled away an estimated 60 percent of the 2005 cotton crop across the Lipan Flats east of San Angelo, Tom Green County Farm Bureau members voted to send a resolution to the annual state convention asking for help to save the 2006 cotton crop.
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