September 17, 2018
NSSF Continues Support for National Hunting and Fishing Day
Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration Set for Sept. 22
The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) continues its longtime support for National Hunting and Fishing Day[1]® (NHF Day[2]) by returning as a sponsor for 2018. NHF Day brings together sportsmen and women to celebrate the rich tradition of hunting, target shooting and fishing with national, state, regional and local organizations hosting related events.
“The NSSF has continually worked to introduce new people to shooting sports and hunting,” said Misty Mitchell, director of Conservation for Wonders of Wildlife. “From working with government officials to protect our Second Amendment rights to instituting programs to encourage people to go afield, the NSSF is committed to making a difference for our future. Their support is invaluable to helping NHF Day achieve our mission.”
NSSF has been a major sponsor for NHF Day for decades and recognizes the importance of acknowledging the conservation efforts of sportsmen and women across the country. NSSF works tirelessly to develop and support a wide variety of programs and efforts to increase participation in target shooting and hunting. Many individuals have become more active in hunting and shooting through participation in programs such as First Shots, Families Afield, Scholastic Clay Target Program and Rimfire Challenge
“NSSF is proud to again be a sponsor of National Hunting and Fishing Day,” said NSSF President Joe Bartozzi. “With NSSF research showing that 24 million Americans want to learn more about hunting and the shooting sports, NHF Day provides an opportunity to introduce newcomers to these activities and to increase awareness of how sportsmen and women are major
