National Deer Association’s Kip Adams Hosts February Beer and Deer Webinar

February 9, 2022 – The National Deer Association (NDA) February Beer and Deer Webinar will feature NDA’s Chief Conservation Officer, Kip Adams. Supporters can tune in today, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. EST for this month’s episode: Deer Report 2022 - Trends in Harvest and Management Programs. To register for this, and other NDA Beer & Deer webinars, please visit the Beer & Deer webpage at DeerAssociation.com. 

 “All of our frequent listeners know that Kip is such a key player within our organization and offers and endless amount of knowledge on a variety of topics so important to our mission,” said NDA President and CEO, Nick Pinizzotto. “We were able to gather a ton of valuable information from our 2022 Deer Report, and this segment will cover all of that and more.”

Kip Adams is a certified wildlife biologist and NDA’s Chief Conservation Officer. He has a bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries science from Penn State University and a master’s in wildlife from University of New Hampshire. He’s also a certified taxidermist. Before joining NDA, Adams was the deer and bear biologist for the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department. 

Join NDA the second Wednesday 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. 

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.

National Deer Association Welcomes Spring Interns

February 4, 2022 – The National Deer Association (NDA) recently welcomed three new interns for the first half of 2022. Nichole Kinney, Amber Kornak and Tanner Liby will work closely with the NDA staff in a variety of areas to support and continue NDA’s mission. All three individuals bring a unique skillset and diverse backgrounds that align directly with the NDA as an organization.

“This is a really exciting time as we welcome these new interns to the team and we are looking forward to everything they bring to the table,” said NDA Chief Conservation Officer Kip Adams. “Each of these applicants offer unique skillsets and a variety of experience that will be a huge asset to our organization. These are extremely bright individuals that are driven and passionate to do great work and we look forward to their involvement with NDA.”

Nichole Kinney is currently enrolled as a junior at Lincoln College, working to attain her Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology. She currently works as a work study student with the Dr. G. Dennis Campbell Creekside Outdoor Environmental Center where she is conducting her own research about wildlife and natural history. Kinney is an avid bow hunter and is extremely passionate about the outdoors.

Amber Kornak graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Science in 2016. Kornak has recent experience working with Idaho Fish and Game as a Bear Management Specialist, and she also worked within the organization as a Senior Wildlife Technician. She has over eight years’ experience working with wildlife across five states and strives to continue to grow in the outdoor space.

Tanner Liby graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management in August of 2019. Liby has prior experience working with USDA as a Soil Conservationist as well as Pheasants Forever, where he provided on-site landowner technical assistance for conservation practice implementation. 

Kinney, Kornak and Liby will serve as NDA interns from January 1 through June 31, 2022. Future internship opportunities with NDA will be posted on the Employment Page, and are offered in 6-month rotations. 

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.

American Outdoor Brands and National Deer Association Partner on “Industry” Field to Fork Event

February 3, 2022 – The National Deer Association (NDA) Field to Fork program continues to be a driving force in both recruitment and opportunity for adults with little or no hunting experience to get access to a structured and mentored entry into the sport. The widely successful program has recently homed in on a new group of individuals surprisingly close to the hunting world—employees of the firearms and outdoor industry.

In December 2021, NDA hosted a Field to Fork event with employees of industry leader, American Outdoor Brands (AOB). AOB owns several well-known hunting, shooting and outdoor companies such as MEAT!, BOG, Old Timer, Thomson/Center, Crimson Trace and others. While these individuals work closely with outdoor products and the hunting community, many had never had the opportunity to hunt.

“When we started Field to Fork in 2016, we quickly realized there were staff within our own company and supporting sponsor organizations interested in learning to hunt,” said Hank Forester, NDA Director of Hunting. “In fact, we all pass by aspiring hunters every day and they could use an invite to get started.”

Ten AOB employees new to hunting prepared for the event in advance by taking their online hunter safety courses and completing the Deer Hunting 101 course, the official NDA introduction to deer hunting class, produced with Today’s Hunter. Additional in-person education and range practice, led by the NDA staff & Missouri Department of Conservation representatives, took place before the hunt began.

All ten new hunters were able to harvest a deer at the event and had the opportunity to work closely with a mentor to dress, skin, and quarter their own deer through guided instruction and hands-on experience. Venison was the main course at all meals throughout the program.

“The excitement is palpable when you get to experience and assist someone in their first harvest. It’s an electric level of the hunting journey, and if you haven’t mentored yet, you’re missing out,” said Karlin Gill, NDA Deer Outreach Specialist.

Follow this link to watch a video documentary of the hunt:

Adults Learn to Hunt | National Deer Association | A Field to Fork Story

The NDA encourages more hunting industry companies to look within their employee rosters to recruit new deer hunters. For those working in the hunting industry that would like to plan a hunt, please contact Hank Forester, NDA Director of Hunting Heritage: hank@deerassociation.com

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.