The National Deer Association (NDA) is proud to partner with the Outdoor Industry Communication Council (OICC) on its latest conservation education campaign. This OICC Initiative will produce and release content every month which will inform hunters, shooters, anglers and outdoorsmen about the US conservation funding model. NDA is thrilled to share OICC’s latest illuminating piece Funding American Conservation, One Shotgun and Box of Ammo at a Time.
“This article explains how every single hunter and shooter directly contributes to US conservation efforts,” said Nick Pinizzotto, NDA’s President and CEO. “We’re proud to support a campaign that aligns so well with our values of conservation education, and we look forward to sharing the next release.”
Funding American Conservation, One Shotgun and Box of Ammo at a Time breaks down the how and why of the excise tax in the outdoor industry. This article is a resource for those who are interested in learning how taxes on hunting and firearm related purchases go towards conservationist efforts like improving habitats, access, and shooting ranges. To learn more about the positive contributions of hunters, anglers, trappers, and shooters or the OICC visit https://www.outdoorstewards.org/outdoor-industry-communication-council-oicc/.
The NDA is dedicated to ensuring the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting and outlines education as a critical focus area. Encouraging the education of hunters and shooters is a primary focus. Join NDA and support their mission today, or sign up for their free e-newsletter to receive the latest on deer hunting and management at DeerAssociation.com
About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association is the leading non-profit deer conservation group and works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Formed by combining the strengths of two long-serving, successful organizations, the National Deer Association has a combined 40 years of action that has changed deer management for the betterment of hunting and protected North America’s most vital and admired game species for future generations. Visit deerassociation.com or follow @deerassociation on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.
About the Outdoor Industry Communication Council (OICC)
Formed around the commitment to educate all Americans about the origins of conservation funding in America, the Outdoor Industry Communication Council (OICC) is managed by Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) and Wildlife Management Institute (WMI). OICC works with outdoor writers to develop informative content that is available to all outdoor organizations and media at no cost. A primary goal of the OICC is to better inform and promote the positive contributions that wildlife agencies, industry manufacturers, NGO’s and end users such as hunters, anglers, trappers and target shooters make to conservation. Outdoor organizations interested in conservation are welcome to use any OICC content to expand the reach of messages created by the OICC. To become a member of the Outdoor Industry Communication Council, contact Jim Curcuruto of OSCF (203) 450-7202 jim@stewardsofconservation.org or Jon Gassett of WMI at (502) 330-9025 jgassett@wildlifemgt.org. There are no costs involved to become a member of the OICC.
Members may utilize OICC materials as they see fit with no restrictions. For additional information visit https://www.outdoorstewards.org/outdoor-industry-communication-council-oicc/
