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Register Now for National Deer Alliance 2017 North American Deer Summit – June 7-8

FAIRFAX, Virginia – (May 10, 2017) — Registration is now open for the National Deer Alliance’s (NDA) 2017 North American Deer Summit in Austin, Texas on June 7-8 at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol. The North American Deer Summit leadership event unites national deer conservation organizations, state and federal agencies, industry leaders, and the outdoors media to work collaboratively on behalf of deer hunters and our hunting heritage.

North American Deer Summit

Register now at: https://nationaldeeralliance.com/2017-north-american-deer-summit

Highlights of the two-day event include sessions on the state of white-tailed deer and mule deer in North America, and numerous panel discussions focusing on hot topics such as chronic wasting disease; working with hunters, industry and state wildlife agencies and navigating the political and social science of deer management.  YETI is offering a unique experience for summit attendees by sponsoring the opening night dinner festivities of “Beer & BBQ” at their flagship facility.

“We are excited to have many of our top deer experts in North America attending to discuss the most important issues impacting wild deer and hunting today,” said NDA president and CEO, Nick Pinizzotto. “We are confident that this will lead to positive outcomes for the country’s most iconic game animal.”

This is the third North American Deer Summit, which follows previous events in 2014 and 2015. This is the first Summit hosted fully by NDA.  Principle sponsors include: Bass Pro Shops, YETI, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Archery Trade Association, Alps OutdoorZ, Gray Loon Marketing, Mule Deer Foundation, Whitetails Unlimited, QDMA, and PhoneSkope. Event sponsors include: Wildlife Research Center, Wildlife Management Institute, Cabela’s and Sitka Gear.

2017 North American Deer Summit

The North American Deer Summit is open to representatives of conservation organizations, wildlife management agency personnel, hunting industry leaders, and the outdoors media. Space is limited. For more information, visit

https://nationaldeeralliance.com/2017-north-american-deer-summit

North American Deer Summit

Membership to NDA is free by signing up at nationaldeeralliance.com.

About National Deer Alliance: The NDA is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization with a mission to serve as the guardian for wild deer conservation and our hunting heritage. Focusing primarily on issues at the policy level, NDA is a leader in advocating for sustainable, science-based conservation of wild deer and fair-chase hunting, and is a source for credible, responsible, and timely information. Founding members include: Archery Trade Association, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Bass Pro Shops, Mule Deer Foundation, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Quality Deer Management Association, Vista Outdoor, and Whitetails Unlimited. Learn more at nationaldeeralliance.com

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