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Day-Long Activities Featured At National Hunting And Fishing Day
9/10/07
Springfield, Missouri - The 36th National Hunting and Fishing Day will have activities not only at Wonders of Wildlife, the headquarters for this nation-wide celebration of wildlife and the outdoors, but all across the country on September 22. National Hunting and Fishing Day was created by joint Congressional resolution and signed each year by the president since 1971 to be held on the fourth Saturday in September. This year is the second year National Hunting and Fishing Day has been headquartered at Wonders of Wildlife. On Friday evening, September 21, the Archery Hall of Fame (also headquartered at Wonders of Wildlife) will induct its newest class of members at a banquet in the White River Room.
Many new activities are scheduled for this year's day of outdoor fun. This year Wonders of Wildlife is partnering with the Student Outdoor Experience (SOE) at the NHF Day event in Springfield, Mo. "A partnership with SOE was a natural fit for this year's event because they are dedicated to working with students and families and helping them with the tools needed to successfully live life as a model outdoorsman or outdoorswoman," commented Misty Mitchell, Director of Conservation Programs with Wonders of Wildlife. SOE is a national group that conducts activities helping to interest young adults in the outdoors. SOE has several seminars planned throughout the day, which will take place on the outside stage and inside Wonders of Wildlife. They include:
10:00 am -- National Wild Turkey Federation
11:30 am - Student Outdoor Experience
1:00 pm -- Connecticut Valley Arms
2:00 pm -- National Archery in the Schools
3:00 pm -- Primos Hunting Calls
Booths and hands on activities for National Hunting and Fishing Day 2007 in Springfield from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm:
Most activities in the Wonders of Wildlife parking lot are free of charge, but there will be a nominal fee for some. There will be a day-long laser shot tournament with prizes awarded to the best shots of the day. A drawing for prizes from Bass Pro Shops, SOE and a drawing for a free Genesis bow will start at 3:30 pm. Each participant at archery activity will receive a ticket and this will go into a drawing for the bow.
Kids 12 and under will be able to earn a complimentary admission to Wonders of Wildlife during the event by participating in the activities and completing a passport to be stamped at the booths.
Participating this year are:
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness Festival
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Daisy mobile air gun range - BB bun range for kids and adults to test their skills
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Quality Deer Management Association
4-H Shooting Sports
Outdoor Channel's Motor Moose
United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Hands on kids' activities
K.A.S.T. - Kids casting
Missouri Trout Fishing Association - Fishing in the pond
Singer Mike Daugherty
Brass Eagle - Paintball activities for kids and adults
Quail Forever
Groovy faces - Face painting for kids
Arkansas Combat Pistol League
Concession stands to keep you full throughout the day
Archery Quest and National Archery in the Schools - Hands on archery shooting for kids
Bass Pro Shops - Outdoor cooking demonstrations
Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society - Live reptiles and amphibians
Bennett Springs State Park
Missouri State Parks
Ozark Mountain Paddlers - Test your canoeing skills on the pond
Bass Pro Shops - Fly Fishing demonstrations
Bounce House- Young kids will enjoy bouncing the day away in the bounce house
National Guard - Will be bringing the pugil and football events for older kids to try their skills
Chainsaw art demonstration throughout the day
Springfield Park Board Outdoor Initiatives
Life Jacket Races
Springfield Plateau Grotto - A caving group will discuss caves in the Ozarks
WOW TNT Kids - Animal Signs and Tracking activities
Wonders of Wildlife - Live animal encounters throughout the day
Bicycling information and activities
Springfield Wolf Pack - Professional Indoor Arena Football team will be signing autographs throughout the day
Visit the website www.NHFDay.org for updates on activities. For more information call 417/890-WILD (9453).
For more information about Springfield, visit www.SpringfieldAdventures.com or call the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-678-8767.
Media Contact:
Gary Ellison (417) -225-1108
9/10/07
Springfield, Missouri - The 36th National Hunting and Fishing Day will have activities not only at Wonders of Wildlife, the headquarters for this nation-wide celebration of wildlife and the outdoors, but all across the country on September 22. National Hunting and Fishing Day was created by joint Congressional resolution and signed each year by the president since 1971 to be held on the fourth Saturday in September. This year is the second year National Hunting and Fishing Day has been headquartered at Wonders of Wildlife. On Friday evening, September 21, the Archery Hall of Fame (also headquartered at Wonders of Wildlife) will induct its newest class of members at a banquet in the White River Room.
Many new activities are scheduled for this year's day of outdoor fun. This year Wonders of Wildlife is partnering with the Student Outdoor Experience (SOE) at the NHF Day event in Springfield, Mo. "A partnership with SOE was a natural fit for this year's event because they are dedicated to working with students and families and helping them with the tools needed to successfully live life as a model outdoorsman or outdoorswoman," commented Misty Mitchell, Director of Conservation Programs with Wonders of Wildlife. SOE is a national group that conducts activities helping to interest young adults in the outdoors. SOE has several seminars planned throughout the day, which will take place on the outside stage and inside Wonders of Wildlife. They include:
10:00 am -- National Wild Turkey Federation
11:30 am - Student Outdoor Experience
1:00 pm -- Connecticut Valley Arms
2:00 pm -- National Archery in the Schools
3:00 pm -- Primos Hunting Calls
Booths and hands on activities for National Hunting and Fishing Day 2007 in Springfield from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm:
Most activities in the Wonders of Wildlife parking lot are free of charge, but there will be a nominal fee for some. There will be a day-long laser shot tournament with prizes awarded to the best shots of the day. A drawing for prizes from Bass Pro Shops, SOE and a drawing for a free Genesis bow will start at 3:30 pm. Each participant at archery activity will receive a ticket and this will go into a drawing for the bow.
Kids 12 and under will be able to earn a complimentary admission to Wonders of Wildlife during the event by participating in the activities and completing a passport to be stamped at the booths.
Participating this year are:
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness Festival
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Daisy mobile air gun range - BB bun range for kids and adults to test their skills
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Quality Deer Management Association
4-H Shooting Sports
Outdoor Channel's Motor Moose
United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Hands on kids' activities
K.A.S.T. - Kids casting
Missouri Trout Fishing Association - Fishing in the pond
Singer Mike Daugherty
Brass Eagle - Paintball activities for kids and adults
Quail Forever
Groovy faces - Face painting for kids
Arkansas Combat Pistol League
Concession stands to keep you full throughout the day
Archery Quest and National Archery in the Schools - Hands on archery shooting for kids
Bass Pro Shops - Outdoor cooking demonstrations
Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society - Live reptiles and amphibians
Bennett Springs State Park
Missouri State Parks
Ozark Mountain Paddlers - Test your canoeing skills on the pond
Bass Pro Shops - Fly Fishing demonstrations
Bounce House- Young kids will enjoy bouncing the day away in the bounce house
National Guard - Will be bringing the pugil and football events for older kids to try their skills
Chainsaw art demonstration throughout the day
Springfield Park Board Outdoor Initiatives
Life Jacket Races
Springfield Plateau Grotto - A caving group will discuss caves in the Ozarks
WOW TNT Kids - Animal Signs and Tracking activities
Wonders of Wildlife - Live animal encounters throughout the day
Bicycling information and activities
Springfield Wolf Pack - Professional Indoor Arena Football team will be signing autographs throughout the day
Visit the website www.NHFDay.org for updates on activities. For more information call 417/890-WILD (9453).
For more information about Springfield, visit www.SpringfieldAdventures.com or call the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-678-8767.
Media Contact:
Gary Ellison (417) -225-1108
