National Hunting and Fishing Day Welcomes Smith & Wesson
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National Hunting and Fishing Day Welcomes Smith & Wesson





SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Legendary handgun maker and rising star in hunting rifles and shotguns, Smith & Wesson has become the newest sponsor of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

The annual celebration of hunters, anglers and conservation is set for Sept. 27, 2008.

Congress designated the fourth Saturday of every September as a formal reminder that good conservation depends on hunters, anglers and shooters. In fact, through licenses and excise taxes, these outdoor enthusiasts generate $100,000 every 30 minutes for fish, wildlife and habitat programs.

Presidents from Richard M. Nixon through George W. Bush have issued official proclamations of support for National Hunting and Fishing Day, one of the most effective grassroots campaigns ever undertaken to promote traditional outdoor sports.

Smith & Wesson's sponsorship supports the official home of National Hunting and Fishing Day, Wonders of Wildlife museum.

"Thanks to the generosity of Smith & Wesson and our growing list of sponsors, the museum is developing communications campaigns, event-planning tips, promotional items and free online (www.nhfday.org) tools to help the public understand and appreciate hunters and anglers," said Denise Wagner, national coordinator for Wonders of Wildlife.

"Since its inception in 1971, National Hunting and Fishing Day has served as a reminder to all of us in the outdoor industry on the value of our natural resources and what must be done to ensure their longevity for future generations," said Paul Pluff, director of marketing for Smith & Wesson. "Smith & Wesson is very proud to be a part of this effort as our company has a long and notable history in helping to promote conservation and proper stewardship of the outdoors."

Sponsors for 2008 include Wonders of Wildlife, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Bass Pro Shops, The Sportsman Channel, National Wild Turkey Federation, Realtree, Cabela's, Woolrich, GunBroker.com, Outdoor Channel, Safari Club International, Hunting Heritage Trust, and Smith & Wesson.

Outdoor television personality Michael Waddell is serving as honorary chairman for National Hunting and Fishing Day 2008.

For more information, visit www.nhfday.org.
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