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Letter from the President

Letter from the President

August 9, 2016 | by National Deer Alliance

Thank you for visiting my blog on the National Deer Alliance (NDA) website. We strive to provide you with the latest news happening in the deer world, while also updating you on the work of NDA. This is where I will cover issues from a more personal perspective. 

I would say that not a day goes by that I’m not thinking about deer, or doing something related to hunting, be it photographing, filming or writing about them. Growing up in Pennsylvania, I was surrounded by hunting and abundant deer herds. I developed an indescribable passion for deer at a very young age, and I have a particular fondness for pursuing mature whitetail and mule deer bucks with a bow all across the country.

I have developed very strong feelings about wild deer, their habitat, and the tradition of hunting them, and I am certain that will come through as you read my posts here. I invite you to provide your own thoughts and feedback, as well. I look forward to working with you to help NDA serve as the guardian of wild deer conservation, and our hunting heritage.

Nick Pinizzotto,
President & CEO 

Trail Camera Photos: It’s Not Just About the Bucks

Trail Camera Photos: It’s Not Just About the Bucks

August 20, 2019 | by Nick Pinizzotto
When you have multiple cameras running, it doesn’t take long to get swamped. When this happens, it’s human nature to hurriedly flip through the photos as quickly as possible looking for deer with the type of headgear that gets you excited.
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Can We Manage Deer Populations to Combat CWD?

Can We Manage Deer Populations to Combat CWD?

August 9, 2019 | by Jim Heffelfinger
This excellent article from Jim Heffelfinger, Chairman of the Mule Deer Working Group and Certified Wildlife Biologist, was published in the current edition of Mule Deer Foundation magazine.
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The One that Got Away: NDA Members Share their Heartbreaking Stories

The One that Got Away: NDA Members Share their Heartbreaking Stories

August 6, 2019 | by Nick Pinizzotto
We recently asked our members to tell us their own stories about the one that got away, and here are a few that caught our eye.
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Considering a Hunting Lease? Here is What You Need to Know

Considering a Hunting Lease? Here is What You Need to Know

July 15, 2019 | by Sean Febrache
Leasing hunting access might not be for everyone, but for those hunters that want some level of control over their hunting, there is no better choice short of buying your own land.
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Hunters Complete the Circle of Wildlife Conservation

Hunters Complete the Circle of Wildlife Conservation

July 2, 2019 | by Nick Pinizzotto
Hunters pay for most of the costs associated with wildlife management, and, among all hunters, deer hunters like you and I are paying the bulk of the freight.
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So, You Want to Film Hunts for a Living?

So, You Want to Film Hunts for a Living?

July 2, 2019 | by Justin Mueller
The reality of being a photographer/videographer in the hunting industry is during the hunting season, you get to spend more days in the woods than you ever thought you would, but almost none of it doing the hunting.
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Deer and the deer hunting heritage are facing some sizable challenges. It's essential that we, as hunters, have easy access to accurate information and unite to form a large voice to protect this resource. Please join me and become a member of the NDA and together we can protect deer and the deer hunting heritage! - Dr. Grant Woods
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