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Hunt, Harvest and Test Deer to Fight CWD in Florida

Nov 22, 2023 Kip Adams

The National Deer Association encourages Florida deer hunters to join the fight against CWD. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was found in the panhandle of Florida this year in Holmes County in a 4½-year-old doe. You…

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The National Deer Association Hires Brock Rosenkranz as Wisconsin Field to Fork Coordinator

Nov 22, 2023 NDA Staff

November 22, 2023 The National Deer Association is pleased to announce the hire of Brock Rosenkranz as the new Wisconsin Field to Fork Coordinator. This new recruit, retain and reactivate (R3) position, in partnership with…

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NDA Announces 2022 Branch Achievement Award Winners

Mar 6, 2023 NDA Staff

NDA’s mission to secure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting could not be realized without the tireless work of our grassroots volunteers. While we appreciate the efforts and achievements of all our…

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National Deer Association Welcomes Spring Interns

Feb 13, 2023 Brian Grossman

NDA recently welcomed two new interns to join in the organization’s efforts for the first half of 2023. Adrianna Mowrer and Ryan Forster will work closely with the NDA staff in a variety of areas…

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National Deer Association CEO Nick Pinizzotto Speaks at SHOT Show

Jan 23, 2023 NDA Staff

Nick Pinizzotto, President & CEO of the National Deer Association (NDA) was among six conservation leaders selected to speak at the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) press conference at the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s 2023…

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A Field to Fork Event at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

Jan 10, 2023 NDA Staff

We kicked off the first of four events at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and Friends of Heinz Refuge with the harvest of…

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Named NDA Agency of the Year

Jan 2, 2023 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association is pleased to name the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as its 2022 Agency of the Year Award winner. This award is presented to an agency that has practiced innovative…

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Pennsylvania Game Commission Receives NDA’s Hunting Heritage Award

Jan 2, 2023 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association’s 2022 Hunting Heritage Award recipient is the Pennsylvania Game Commission for outstanding efforts and commitment to furthering the mission of the NDA’s Field to Fork program – our food-focused mentored hunts…

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Steve Demarais of MSU Deer Lab Wins NDA Lifetime Achievement Award

Jan 2, 2023 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association is pleased to announce Dr. Steve Demarais from Mississippi State University’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture as the 2022 Joe Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award winner. This award is presented to…

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Jim Heffelfinger Named NDA Professional Deer Manager of the Year

Jan 2, 2023 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association is pleased to name Jim Heffelfinger, Wildlife Science Coordinator for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, as its 2022 NDA Professional Deer Manager of the Year Award winner.  This award is…

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