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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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PFAS Pollution Causes Venison Consumption Advisories in Four States

Jan 18, 2023 Matt Ross

One of the primary reasons we hunt is for the meat. So, what would you do if you knew you couldn’t consume the venison from a successful harvest? What would happen to the public support…

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Josh Kuder of Florida Joins National Deer Association Board

May 18, 2022 NDA Staff

May 17, 2022 – The National Deer Association (NDA) is pleased to welcome Josh Kuder of Florida to the Board of Directors. Kuder is an NDA Life Member, Level 1 Deer Steward and managing partner…

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NDA Celebrates Senate Introduction of the CWD Research & Management Act

Apr 28, 2022 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association (NDA) applauds Thursday’s introduction of the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act in the United States Senate. The bill’s introduction serves as a companion to the House of Representatives version,…

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NDA Calls For Pennsylvania Game Commission to Oversee Captive Deer Shooting Facilities

Apr 27, 2022 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association is calling for full authority over Pennsylvania’s captive deer shooting facilities to be transferred from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. On April 11, PGC announced…

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NDA Looks for New Deer Hunters in Under-Represented Communities

Apr 19, 2022 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association released a video documentary of a groundbreaking Field to Fork hunter-recruitment event held last year aimed at diversifying deer hunting, providing equitable access to underrepresented communities, and shoring up conservation funding….

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NDA Releases Official Position Statement on Trail-Camera Use

Apr 13, 2022 NDA Staff

Given the recent bans on the use of trail-cameras in some western states, the staff and Board of the National Deer Association believed it was time to state an official position on this issue. In…

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The North American Grasslands Conservation Act – The Time is Now

Mar 22, 2022 NDA Staff

Since 2007, more than 50 million acres of grasslands have vanished. To reverse the precipitous decline of these iconic landscapes and the big game species that rely on them, the National Deer Association (NDA) has…

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2022 Sweepstakes Winners

Mar 21, 2022 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association would like to thank each and every one of you who have purchased fundraiser tickets during the COVID-19 pandemic to help us #UnitedForDeer during this difficult time. Every ticket sold provides…

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NDA Awarded $150,000 Grant from Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund

Feb 2, 2022 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association (NDA) is pleased to announce a $150,000 grant from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund to benefit important local and regional conservation projects that will help ensure the future…

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