I got this press release last week, and have been meaning to do something with it here on the blog. Unfortunately, I just haven’t had the time or the gumption to do more than read it over a time or two. So while I don’t usually like to just throw up a press release with little or no commentary, I’m gonna do it anyway.
Read. Enjoy. And nominate.
WINCHESTER ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF HUNTING MENTOR AWARD
EAST ALTON, Ill.– Each year, all over North America, millions of fond memories are shared between families and friends in the great outdoors. Perhaps no memories are more special than those shared between a new hunter and his or her hunting mentor.
Whether it’s a father teaching a son, a mother teaching a daughter or a friend teaching a friend, the bond formed between a new hunter and his or her first teacher is extraordinary. Because mentoring new hunters is vital to preserving North America’s hunting heritage, the North American Hunting Club (NAHC) created its Mentor of the Year Award in 2010 to honor North America’s most selfless and dedicated hunting mentors.
After a successful first year, the Mentor of the Year Award is back in 2011, and this year, Winchester® Ammunition is pleased to be the official ammunition sponsor of the award.
“As hunters, it’s our duty to mentor others in the outdoor lifestyle and pass on our hunting traditions,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of marketing and sales. “At Winchester, we want to be first in line to support the preservation of North America’s hunting heritage and we’re proud to sponsor the NAHC’s Mentor of the Year Award.”
As the official ammunition of the Mentor of the Year Award, Winchester Ammunition will contribute prize packages of Winchester gear to the five Mentor of the Year Award finalists and the person who nominates the overall winner.
The nomination period for the award is open until September 30. To nominate someone for the 2011 NAHC Mentor of the Year Award, visit www.nahcmentor.com.
Winchester Ammunition, known for years as The American Legend™, prides itself on being a leader in support of conservation work and the preservation of hunting traditions around the world.
For decades, Winchester Ammunition has supported youth programs and non-profit organizations that are dedicated to growing participation in hunting and shooting sports. These groups include the National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, The Kids and Clays Foundation, the International Hunter Education Association and many more. To learn more about Winchester Ammunition, visit www.winchester.com.
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Speaking of mentors, I guess this would be a great place to put in a word of thanks to you.
You see, three years ago I hadn’t hunted in about 20 or more years. Through a few different things converging, I had an epiphany and bought a rifle in time for the 2009 deer season. Times were hard in business for my wife and I at that time, and having put a deer in the freezer that year, I basically had to figure out a way to make use of the $1000 I’d spent on a rifle during some hard times…
Wild pigs of course! Year round hunting, great meat. Except I had never even seen one before, and had no idea where to go. So about a year and a half ago I started reading, a lot, and starting talking to anyone that might have land. Friends of friends of friends. One of the great educational resources I found was the Hog Blog, and it was invaluable and inspirational as I was figuring out hog hunting, basically on my own. Finally, after a few months of trying, I got my first pig. Six pigs later I guess I’ve become a little pig obsessed.
So thanks Phillip, for putting in the time and effort to put together a great blog.