NSSF Helping State Agencies Add Hunters In an ongoing drive to keep America’s hunting traditions alive and well, NSSF is again allocating half a million dollars to assist state conservation agencies in their efforts to recruit and retain hunters. Twenty-five states have launched programs to recruit new hunters, and more states will be following suit in the third consecutive year for the special granting program “Hunting Heritage Partnership,” administered jointly with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). To date, nearly $1 million has been used to develop and enhance hunting opportunities and participation. The 2005 grants will be awarded to state agencies following a formal review process conducted by NSSF. The deadline for grant proposals is April 27. For more information, contact Jodi Valenta at (203) 426-1320 or jvalenta@nssf.org.