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National Science Teachers Association recommends QDMA's 'Living with White-tailed Deer' program
Bogart, GA -
The National Science Teachers Association has announced its review and recommendation of “Living with White-tailed Deer,” an interactive classroom program on urban/suburban deer issues from the Quality Deer Management Association.
The NTSA’s panel of reviewers includes top-flight teachers and other outstanding science educators who only recommend the best available supplements for science teaching.
“This is appropriate for both middle and secondary students,” NSTA reviewer Richard Smith writes, “and the material is well correlated to the National Science Education Standards. This material is well-thought-out and would enhance any biology or environmental science class.”
“Living with White-tailed Deer” meets national academic standards in environmental education, science, social studies and civics. The program is an international winner of The Wildlife Society’s Conservation Education Award, and it is a national winner of the Outdoor Writers Association of America’s Golden Eco Award, which is given to the top conservation-education production.
 “Living with White-tailed Deer” includes a three-part, DVD-based video and an interactive CD-ROM with printable support materials in PDF format. “LWWTD” is intended to serve as the basis for a week-long classroom activity for students in grades 7-12.
“LWWTD” is available now from the QDMA for $29.95, plus shipping and handling. Discounts are available to educators. Please call the QDMA at (800) 209-3337 for details. A video-based version intended for general-public distribution will be available from QDMA later this year. www.QDMA.com
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
National Science Teachers Association – The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Va., is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership of more than 55,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education.
Quality Deer Management Association – Founded in 1988, the QDMA is a national nonprofit wildlife conservation organization with 45,000 members in all 50 states and several foreign countries. Membership in the QDMA is open to anyone interested in better deer and better deer hunting, and committed to ethical hunting, sound deer management and the preservation of the deer-hunting heritage. To learn more about the QDMA and why it is the future of deer hunting, call (800) 209-DEER [(800) 209-3337] or visit www.QDMA.com.
READ THE FULL NSTA REVIEW AT:
www.nsta.org/recommends/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=17929
– QDMA… better deer, better deer hunting –
DU celebrates seven decades of conserving North America’s wetlands and waterfowl
Memphis, TN -
January 25, 2007 - This is a big year for Ducks Unlimited (DU). On top of its usual conservation work, field research and fund-raising events, DU commemorates its 70th anniversary on Monday, January 29, 2007.
For DU and its supporters, reaching this milestone is a source of pride and cause for celebration. This is especially true considering that war, recession and periods of continental drought did not always make the road to 70 a smooth one. Yet, through good times and bad, Ducks Unlimited has endured and remains focused on a single mission: to conserve North America’s waterfowl populations and the habitats they depend upon.
“Much of our success can be attributed to a remarkable assemblage of dedicated volunteers, who generously give of their time, talent and wealth to organize fund-raising events in support of DU’s conservation mission,” said Don Young, DU’s executive vice president.
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Since 1937, DU’s membership has grown from 6,720 members to a current total of 750,000 throughout North America. DU has more than 60,000 volunteers and 3,665 chapters in the United States and Canada. During the past year, these men and women provided the leadership to host more than 4,600 DU events. And DU is continuing to grow and strengthen its volunteer ranks, recruiting 9,500 new volunteers and holding events associated with 355 new chapters during the past year alone.
DU’s success has also been achieved through countless partnerships with private landowners, government agencies, corporations, foundations and numerous conservation organizations.
To continue that success, DU launched the Wetlands For Tomorrow campaign last year. This comprehensive campaign marks the largest conservation campaign in history, and seeks to raise $1.7 billion within seven years. The campaign focuses on strategic initiatives to save today’s most vulnerable and valuable waterfowl habitats.
DU’s 70th anniversary is a good time to look forward as well as back, said Young. “Ducks Unlimited’s history is something all DU supporters can take pride in. DU people should not only draw strength and inspiration from our 70 years of extraordinary conservation work, but also stay committed to take on the conservation challenges of today and tomorrow.”
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| Dan Sharley |
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Dan Shirley, artist and fisherman, developed a passion for art around the same time he found his love for fishing -- as a child growing up in Memphis, Tenn. While his early fishing pursuits found him dunking crickets and worms for bream and bass, he also made time to start drawing his favorite things.
As his talent blossomed, Dan discovered an inspirational medium for which to work -- watercolor. His paintings feature a blend of washes, broad-strokes and intricate detail, as he seeks to find harmony between abstractness and realism. While his interests and subjects may vary, Dan is always comfortable painting what he knows best... fish and fishing.
Dan credits his parents for encouraging him to pursue his art, and he finds immeasurable support from his wife, Betsy. Ever true to his passions, he fills much of his spare time either fishing or dreaming about fishing.
For an online portfolio of Dan's artwork, please visit his web site: www.dansharley.com.
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Nashville, TN -
Danny Sutton of the Central TN Bass Club
stopped by Outdoor Trail Magazine to present them with this
Certificate of Appreciation.
OTM supports and encourages local fishing clubs to step outside and invite someone to go fishing and boating. "Promoting involvement in clubs and outdoor organizations is something we'll continue to do. Its the backbone of the outdoors and where most conservation initiatives get started" says Andy Afflick, host of OTM.
Please email Outdoor Trail Magazine with your fishing or hunting club info.
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Nashville, TN -
Country artist Chely Wright, who's hit songs "Single White Female" and "Shut up and Drive" have become fan favorites, stopped by Outdoor Trail Magazine during its live show this past week for some great outdoor conversation with Host Julie Schuster and Andy Afflick.
Chely's roots run deep in the outdoors, growing up with parents and grandparents that were big fans of fishing.
Chely will be performing in Dickson, TN Saturday October 21st at the Americana Folk Festival. Other appearances as well as a bio on Chely can be found at www.chely.com
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Tracy Byrd
For the second straight year, Tracy Byrd has been named Honorary Chair and Spokesman for National Hunting and Fishing Day. This is a day that was formalized by Congress and has been proclaimed by U.S. Presidents every year since 1971.
Join Tracy Byrd on OTM this month as he talks about why hunting, fishing and outdoor lifestyles are important to him. Listen to OTM's web cast each Saturday morning "Live" at 5am cst on outdoortrailmagazine.com and on Nashville's Most Complete Sports/Talk Station WGFX-FM 104.5 The Zone.
OTM is broadcast live from Music City U.S.A., Nashville, TN.
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Official Outdoor Trail Magazine T-Shirts
They are flying off the shelves faster than the new Chatter Bait. You can get your Official Outdoor Trail Magazine T-Shirt just by tuning in OTM Live from Nashville every Saturday morning at 5 cst.
Listen for your chance to call in and WIN! We'll also be passing out T-Shirts at your favorite lake...so keep your eyes peeled for the boat with the Outdoor Trail Magazine logo.
Don't forget...all summer OTM will be giving away gift cards to Bass Pro Shops. Don't just talk about the Outdoors, Get In It... with Outdoor Trail Magazine.
Nashville, TN – Outdoor Trail Magazine proudly announced Monday that Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, and Lighting Gallery of Nashville has joined the family of OTM sponsors.
Ferguson will be the Official Sponsor of the weekly “Tournament Update” heard on OTM. Tournament Updates will include news and information about local, state, and national fishing tournaments to include the Bassmaster Elite Series and the Walmart FLW Tour.
“Live reports directly from the tournament waters on the Bassmaster Tournament Trail and the Walmart FLW Tournament Trail have become a popular segment on OTM” says Andy Afflick, executive producer of OTM. “With the popularity of the sport skyrocketing, it just made sense to expanding our coverage of tournament angling. We are excited to have Ferguson joining us in our efforts to bring our listeners the latest news in tournament angling”.
Outdoor Trail Magazine is a high energy, fast paced Outdoor Show broadcast live from Nashville, TN on WGFX 104.5 FM each Saturday morning at 5am cst. OTM is also simulcast on the World Wide Web at www.outdoortrailmagazine.com.
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Galleries offer not only the latest products from quality manufacturers, they also offer the best expertise in the business. Ferguson showrooms are fertile grounds for great ideas, so stop Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery at 3201-B Powell Avenue Nashville, TN.
Nashville, TN – Capitol Recording Artist, Amber Dotson, and Professional Angler, Paul Elias took home bragging rights and the Championship Trophy with their weight of 8.14 at the 2nd Annual CMA Music Fest Artist/Angler Bass Fishing Tournament. They beat the other nine teams by cranking underwater structure.
As we pulled our Outdoor Trail Magazine Triton TR20-X Series boat close to the team of Elias & Dotson to take a few photos, Paul said “one more cast, and then we’ll head to another spot”. On that last cast, Elias pulled in a nice smallmouth bass with the help of Dotson who handled the net like a pro.
Guys, watch out, Dotson uses a bait casting reel and can throw a crankbait just as far as Elias. Could Dotson be the first female to win the coveted Bassmaster Classic? If it were up to her, she’d fish for a living just like the pros. But until then, she’ll keep recording songs and opening shows for George Strait.
For more information on Amber Dotson visit www.amberdotson.com or www.capitolnashville.com.
Nashville, TN – It is Country Music’s Biggest Party, the CMA Music Festival from June 9th – 12th. Over 140,000 Country Music Fans will converge on downtown Nashville to enjoy concerts, autograph signings and the Sports Zone.
In the middle of all the activities will be OTM host Andy Afflick. Afflick got a call from CMA organizer asking if he would be the Master of Ceremony for the Bassmasters Artist and Anglers Fishing Tournament.
The tournament pairs professional anglers with celebrities. The team with the heaviest weight of bass will win the coveted trophy and bragging rights.
“I’m honored that they chose me, they could have chosen Brad Paisley or someone like Little Jimmy Dickens” Afflick said. “Last year Billy Dean was talking smack, and I think he’s coming back this year to pick up where he left off. You know some of these celebrities are really good anglers”.
The Bassmaster Angler and Artist tournament will be held Sat., June 11th 9am till 3pm with the official weigh-in held at the Citco Bassmaster Tour Stage on the East side of the Titans Coliseum.
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