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In January of 2021, Sharon Heinemann decided 20 years was enough. She announced she was shutting down her web-based service, Game Bird Central, which helped gamebird businesses buy, sell and locate eggs, chicks, mature birds and equipment. Heinemann and her husband Steve have been operating Prairie Hill Gamebirds even longer with a specialization of furnishing … Continued
If You Are Able to Locate Ammunition, BUY IT By Rob Sexton, NAGA Executive Director The year 2020 brought an unprecedented surge in firearm purchases across the United States that continues into 2021. The surge was partially driven by concerns about gun control legislation and executive action that could come as a result of the … Continued
By Mike Martz, Martz’s Game Farm One thing I’m always reminded of when I attend gamebird conventions is that, when I think I have 95% of the raising and rearing of gamebirds figured out, the harsh reality sets in that maybe that number is more like 80%. It is always amazing to learn various methodologies … Continued
By Connor Muenks, CPA, Chubby Chukar Gamebirds Of the many ways that I will remember 2020, I will consider it the year that ensured full employment of tax professionals. Shortly following a tax bill passing in December 2019, three rounds of coronavirus stimulus legislation were passed throughout 2020. This legislation affected the tax situation of … Continued
On January 25, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order aimed at combating the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Unfortunately, the new order also has a major impact on gamebird producers who rely on H2A workers. The aspect of the order that affects NAGA members reads as follows: “The entry into the United States, as immigrants or … Continued
The North American Gamebird Association is announcing that its annual convention, scheduled for February in Las Vegas, has been postponed one year and relocated to a different hotel. The convention will now be held January 31 – February 2, 2022 at Bally’s Las Vegas. Bally’s is located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, … Continued
New Albany, Ohio. (October 17, 2020) – As the time of restricted social activities has stretched far longer than anyone expected, one thing has become clear – people are looking for safe ways to have fun. This trend has been reflected in record purchases of boats, RV’s and even increases in hunting and fishing licenses. … Continued
With the North American Gamebird Association’s 2021 Educational Conference and Convention on the horizon, now is the perfect time to start planning your trip to Las Vegas, Nev. In addition to the convention’s full schedule of informative sessions, panel discussions and networking opportunities specifically targeted to gamebird producers, hunting preserve operators and outdoor industry members, … Continued
By Rob Sexton, NAGA Executive Director The old saying goes, “When in Rome …,” which generally means that people should follow the behavior and habits of the people in the area they are visiting. Hopefully this meant that you visited one of the live blues joints in Memphis if you were with us for the … Continued
On April 9th, the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) confirmed highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in South Carolina. Click HERE for tips on spotting infections early, preventing exposures, and the importance of communicating biosecurity protocols to everyone on your farm or preserve.
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