NDA Announces Virtual Meetings to Discuss Chronic Wasting Disease Management in Pennsylvania

April 26, 2021 – The National Deer Association (NDA) has announced a series of virtual public meetings supported by the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) to discuss Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the state. NDA President and CEO Nick Pinizzotto will be joined by representatives from the PGC and other experts in the field to discuss the latest plans on how and why to combat CWD in Pennsylvania and across the country. 

CWD is currently the most significant threat to the future of healthy deer populations, deer hunting and the hunting industry. It is quickly becoming the biggest challenge to broad wildlife conservation that sportsmen and wildlife managers have encountered over the last century. First detected in Pennsylvania in 2012, CWD has continued to spread across the Commonwealth, including several positive deer being found in new areas this year. Data suggests that if no changes in CWD management are made, parts of Pennsylvania could eventually reach a 30 percent prevalence rate. 

“These meetings will deliver the latest information on CWD to one of the largest, most passionate deer hunting bases in the United States,” said Pinizzotto. “We’ve assembled a great lineup of experts for Pennsylvania residents to learn from, talk to and be available for all questions and comments. By holding the events virtually, we can ensure everyone has the opportunity to safely attend and focus on the important topics at hand.”

Event Information

Speakers include:

Nick Pinizzotto – President and CEO, NDA

PGC Representative – Regional Representative

Bryan Richards – Emerging Disease Coordinator, National Wildlife Health Center

Kip Adams – Chief Conservation Officer, NDA

Andrea Korman – Chronic Wasting Disease Coordinator, PGC

Six total meetings will be held over the course of three consecutive weeks, one for each PGC region. Each webinar will last roughly two hours, with 80 minutes of presentations and 40 minutes of Q&A. Attendees MUST preregister using the following links: 

Southwest Region – May 5, 2021

Northcentral Region – May 6, 2021

Northeast Region – May 11, 2021

Northwest Region – May 13, 2021

Southeast Region – May 17, 2021

Southcentral Region – May 18, 2021

For information on the boundaries of each region, and for additional information regarding the PGC, please visit: pgc.pa.gov.

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About the National Deer Association

Formally launched on November 10, 2020, the National Deer Association is a non-profit deer conservation group that leads efforts 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 38 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 and YouTube.

National Deer Association (NDA) to Host Hunting Property Evaluation In-Person Module in Unionville, Missouri

April 21, 2021 – The National Deer Association (NDA) has announced a new and exciting Deer Steward Module scheduled for June 11-12, 2021 in Unionville, Missouri. The Module, sponsored by onX, will feature habitat experts from Land & Legacy and will benefit new and veteran landowners alike by allowing attendees to learn how to gain a comprehensive understanding of a property’s current habitat composition, develop lists of strengths and weaknesses and to ensure work begins in the right direction. Each attendee will receive a one-year Elite membership to onX Hunt.

“This is an amazing opportunity for landowners to gain access to valuable expertise and hands-on training from some of the best brains in wildlife and property management,” said Matt Ross, NDA Director of Conservation. “Since 2015, we have been hosting these modules as a way to give landowners access to the valuable information they need to have a positive impact on their local habitats and wildlife. This event is a one stop shop for attendees to take any management property to the next level and have a noticeable impact on deer populations.”

“Positive outcomes start with great plans! onX Hunt is excited to partner with NDA and Land & Legacy on the Hunting Property Evaluation Module,” said Todd Williams, onX Senior Regional Business Development Manager. “We want to help make land management planning as accessible as the palm of your hand.”

The Hunting Property Evaluation Module at the Hinkle Farm will be led by Adam Keith and/or Matt Dye from Land & Legacy, the 2020 Al Brothers Professional Deer Managers of the Year. Land & Legacy is devoted to providing an effective assessment of a property’s natural resources, no matter its size or location. They specialize in the design, layout and improvement of a property’s natural resources for the overall achievement of the landowner’s goals and making sure it is in line with the ecological integrity of the surround native landscape.

The program costs $750 for NDA members, $800 for non-members and $700 for Life or Sponsor members. This rate includes instruction, course guide, certificate, some meals/snacks, an onX Elite membership and a NDA membership for non-member price.

How to Register:

Call the NDA National Office at: 800-209-3337

Fax a completed registration form to: 706-353-0223

Mail a completed registration form to:

National Deer Association

P.O. Box 160

Bogart, GA 30622

For more information on this, and other NDA Modules, please visit: Deerassociation.com

About the National Deer Association

Formally launched on November 10, 2020, the National Deer Association is a non-profit deer conservation group that leads efforts 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 38 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 and YouTube.

Banks Outdoors Renews National Deer Association (NDA) Partnership

March 31, 2021 – The National Deer Association (NDA) is pleased to announce that Banks Outdoors has renewed its commitment to the NDA through a formal partnership agreement, including the donation of a new Banks Blind that is currently a prize in a fundraiser that will end April 12.

“Banks Outdoors is proud to be partnered with NDA,” said Mitch Banks of Banks Outdoors. “We appreciate all their efforts to make the whitetail world better. At Banks Outdoors, we align ourselves with associations and organizations that have that same common goals.”

“Banks Outdoors has been a long-running partner of this organization, and they were among many who were critical to sustaining our mission work through the pandemic,” said Nick Pinizzotto, NDA President & CEO. “We welcome the renewal of our partnership and look forward to continuing our deer conservation work together.”

Minnesota-based Banks Outdoors is a manufacturer of quality enclosed hunting blinds like the Stump 2, deer feeders, wildlife watering systems, ice-fishing houses, and more.

Banks Outdoors has already donated a Stump 2 model Banks Blind to NDA in 2021, and it is currently available as the grand prize in NDA’s Banks Blind Sweepstakes fundraiser. Entries are available until April 12. The Grand Prize package includes a Banks Blind Stump 2, Bergara B14 Timber rifle, scope and binoculars from Vortex Optics, Bolderton swivel chair, and an onX premium 1-year membership. Two other winners will also win a rifle and 1-year premium memberships from onX. To enter, visit go.ndafundraising.com/banks  or deerassociation.com.

Learn more about Banks Outdoors at banksoutdoors.com and on Facebook and Instagram @banksoutdoors.

For information on how to become an NDA Sponsor or Partner, call 800-209-DEER.

About the National Deer Association

Formally launched on November 10, 2020, the National Deer Association is a non-profit deer conservation group that leads efforts 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 38 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 and YouTube.