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NAGA Board of Directors Election Voting Deadline Is Oct. 15 A reminder to North American Gamebird Association members that Oct. 15 is the deadline for voting in this fall’s NAGA Board of Directors election. NAGA is conducting the election to fill four upcoming board openings. The September-October NAGA News contains a voter’s guide with biographies … Continued
By Emily Johnson, Young NAGA Member Pursues Dream of Raising Pheasants Isaac Evans, one of the North American Gamebird Association’s youngest members, is already well on his way to carving out a future in the gamebird industry. Evans, of Santaquin, Utah, is a 16-year-old high school student at nearby Salem Hills High School, and he … Continued
NAGA’s allies at the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute (SAAMI) have information for upland hunters, competitive shooters and other firearms owners who, In the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, are wondering if guns and ammunition submerged by flood waters may be salvaged and safely used. SAAMI, founded … Continued
“State Of the Birds 2017” Identifies Benefits For Agriculture, Forestry And Conservation The State of the Birds 2017 report, released yesterday by the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI), documents the many benefits the Farm Bill—America’s single largest source of conservation funding for private lands—has delivered to birds, farmers, and rural communities. For more than … Continued
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), a staunch supporter of the North American Gamebird Association and the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its completely redesigned website, www.nssf.org. The all-new home page sports a clean division of assets that both industry members and consumers will find to … Continued
As your hardworking bird dog ages, he or she may run a little slower, his or her joints may be a little achier, and his or her muzzle may appear a little grayer. Although the aging process cannot be stopped, using targeted nutritional and conditioning strategies that focus on maintaining wellness and longevity will help … Continued
A pair of organizations concerned with upland gamebirds are speaking up on the need to protect and improve specific types of forest habitat critical to a number of wildlife species. The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society recently provided public comment urging the Secretary of the Interior to commit to providing young forest habitat … Continued
By Kurt Beckstrom, Forever Outdoors Media Electronic newsletters can be an excellent tool to help gamebird producers and hunting preserve operators keep in touch with customers. Done right, e-newsletters can be something subscribers look forward to opening when it lands in their inbox. Emails can also bolster your website, strengthen your social network presence and … Continued
Millions of Americans have hobbies such as hunting, shooting, raising poultry, woodworking, fishing, gardening, stamp and coin collecting, but when that hobby starts to turn a profit, it might just be considered a business by the IRS. Definition of a Hobby vs. a Business The IRS defines a hobby as an activity that is not … Continued
The January 2017 implementation of Veterinary Feed Directive regulations administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) brought changes for livestock farmers including gamebird producers. Among the changes, VFD-designated drugs could no longer be used for enhanced growth or feed efficiency, or purchased over the counter. Besides changing the way many drugs are used, … Continued
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