National Deer Association September Beer and Deer Webinar to be Hosted by Hank Forester

September 13, 2021 – The National Deer Association (NDA) August Beer and Deer Webinar will be hosted by NDA’s Director of Hunting, Hank Forester. Supporters can tune in today, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. EST for this month’s episode: Mentoring and NDA’s Field to Fork Program. To register for this, and other NDA Beer & Deer webinars, please visit the Beer & Deer webpage at DeerAssociation.com. 

“Hank is a fantastic asset to our team and is full of great insights for everything deer hunting,” said NDA President and CEO, Nick Pinizzotto. “He helped pilot the Field to Fork program back in 2016 and since then, it has grown to be an invaluable hunter recruitment and education tool with proven success.”

This month’s presentation will be about current trends in hunter demographics, the need for mentoring and about the Field to Fork program. NDA’s Field to Fork is a food-focused hunter recruitment program for adults from non-hunting backgrounds piloted in Athens, Georgia in 2016. It allows participants to take part in a season-long mentored hunting program that teaches them how to hunt and acquire a wild, healthy, local, sustainable food source on their own.

Join NDA the second Monday of every month to sit in with NDA’s staff and guests as they cover a topic related to deer hunting, habitat management, or the latest in deer research. Additionally, each episode includes a message from Nick Pinizzotto where he discusses everything from behind-the-scenes business at NDA, to important updates in grassroots conservation, advocacy and hunter recruitment efforts. 

To catch up or watch previous episodes, please visit the Beer & Deer playlist on NDA’s YouTube channel. 

Upcoming Beer and Deer Webinar Dates, Guests and Topics:

November 8 – Kip Adams of NDA – Rubs and Scrapes: The 411 on How Deer Communicate

December 13 – Dr. Gino D’Angelo, University of Georgia – Drugs and Tasers: Research to Train the Next Class of Deer Managers

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

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.

YETI® Renews Sponsorship of National Deer Association (NDA)

September 8, 2021 – The National Deer Association (NDA) has announced a renewed partnership with YETI, a longstanding partner of NDA. The YETI brand is synonymous with delivering high quality, popular products for a variety of applications for outdoorsmen and women. YETI has and will continue to help support NDA on both the local and national level with branch fundraisers and through various other means.

“YETI has been a key player in support of NDA throughout the years and we are really excited about this sponsorship renewal,” said NDA President and CEO Nick Pinizzotto. “YETI products are always a hit at our brand fundraisers and their support plays a huge role in our ability to continue our mission here at NDA.”

Product innovation and firsthand experience in the field continue to be YETI’s basis of expansion into designing ultra-durable and portable iconic hard and soft coolers, insulated drinkware, waterproof and everyday bags and backpacks, dog bowls and beds, and other outdoor gear, each with its own line of accessories. Every YETI product performs when it matters most—whether that be a trip into the remote Alaskan wilderness, chasing tarpon on the Florida coast, or even just in the backyard with friends.

“We’re proud to renew our partnership with the NDA and we look forward to supporting their ongoing efforts to promote sustainable, high-quality deer populations, wildlife habitats and ethical hunting experiences,” said Joe Koehlly, Director of Outdoor Marketing at YETI. “YETI was built on a passion for the outdoors, and our alliance with the NDA further strengthens our commitment to conservation, management of wildlife resources, and the preservation of our ecosystems.”

To learn more about Yeti, please visit: YETI.com

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.

130 Whitetail Properties Land Specialist are Now Level 2 NDA Deer Stewards

August 30, 2021 – The National Deer Association (NDA) recently conducted a custom Deer Steward training course for 41 Whitetail Properties Land Specialists from 23 states, bringing the total to 130 agents who have achieved Level 2 certification. Whitetail Properties is the only company focusing on rural real estate and hunting land that requires its agents to be certified NDA Deer Stewards.

“Over 26,000 acres of deer habitat will be directly impacted by the 41 participants in this recent class,” said Ben Westfall, NDA Conservation Coordinator, who oversees NDA’s Deer Steward program. “This is based on our evaluations in which students indicated how many acres they personally own or manage. But these professionals will undoubtedly impact far more acreage as they share their knowledge with their clients who are shopping for hunting land.”

Currently, all 300 Land Specialists have achieved or are working toward a Level 1 Deer Steward certification through NDA’s online course. This ensures that all Whitetail Properties agents have a comprehensive understanding of the key principles of deer and habitat biology, ecology and management. Following the recent in-person Level 2 course in Illinois, 130 of 300 Land Specialists have also advanced to Level 2. 

NDA and Whitetail Properties are currently planning additional Level 2 courses as well as custom Habitat Modules. In addition to training courses for their Land Specialists, Whitetail Properties TV will also share its unique talents in video production to help improve NDA’s online Deer Steward course. Whitetail Properties will film and produce an updated edition of the Level 1 course for online certification.

 NDA’s Deer Steward training courses and modules are available to all deer hunters. To learn more, visit: www.deerassociation.com/steward

To learn more about Whitetail Properties, please visit: www.WhitetailProperties.com

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

 Photo credit: Clay Cooke, Whitetail Properties

 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.