By: NDA Staff

NDA’s Hunting Land Insurance Gets an Upgrade

May 6, 2026 NDA Staff

For years, NDA has been known for offering high-quality hunting land liability insurance. To provide our supporters even better coverage and service, we are now partnering with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher). Why Did…

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The State of the Whitetail and NDA’s 2026 Deer Report with Kip Adams

Apr 29, 2026 NDA Staff

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we’re talking with NDA’s own Kip Adams about the State of the Whitetail and NDA’s 2026 Deer Report that highlights current deer harvest data and trends…

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NDA Leads Effort to Defeat Harmful Oklahoma Deer Bill

Apr 28, 2026 NDA Staff

House Bill 3270 has been defeated, and that’s good news for Oklahoma’s deer hunters and for science-based wildlife management. On April 20, the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee voted 9-3 to stop a bill that…

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Field to Hill: NDA Advocates for Deer in Washington, D.C.

Apr 27, 2026 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association’s (NDA) Nick Pinizzotto, president and CEO, and Catherine Appling-Pooler, director of policy, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for two full days of meetings with congressional offices, federal agencies, and key decision-makers….

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Protect Louisiana’s Deer Herd: Oppose HCR 4 and Defend Science-Based Management

Apr 23, 2026 NDA Staff

A harmful bill has passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee and is now headed to the House floor. House Concurrent Resolution 4 (HCR 4) would suspend rules related to chronic wasting disease (CWD),…

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National Deer Association, Bass Pro Shops Partnership Continues to Improve Whitetail Habitat on U.S. Public Lands

Apr 17, 2026 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association (NDA) is poised to make an even greater impact on critical habitat for deer and other wildlife across the country with the continued generous support of the Bass Pro Shops and…

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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge Wins NDA’s 2025 Hunting Heritage Award

Mar 16, 2026 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association is pleased to name John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge as the recipient of its 2025 Hunting Heritage Award, an award presented to an organization that demonstrates extraordinary commitment to bringing new…

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National Deer Association and USDA Forest Service Enter Into 20-Year Master Stewardship Agreement

Feb 23, 2026 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service formally signed a landmark 20-year Master Stewardship Agreement to expand forest and wildlife habitat improvement work on public land across the country. The…

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Mike Tonkovich of Ohio Wins NDA’s 2025 Professional Deer Manager of the Year Award

Feb 17, 2026 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association (NDA) is proud to announce it has presented its 2025 Professional Deer Manager of the Year Award to Dr. Mike Tonkovich, the recently retired Deer Program Administrator for the Ohio Department…

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NDA Board of Directors Welcomes Three New Members for 2026

Feb 10, 2026 NDA Staff

At their December meeting, the Board of Directors of the National Deer Association voted to welcome three new members: John McNamara of Connecticut, Jason Sumners of Missouri and Kyle VanFleet of New Jersey. John McNamara…

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