What is the National Deer Alliance (NDA)?
The NDA is a new organization dedicated to uniting deer hunters, managers and enthusiasts like never before and harnessing this power to achieve positive outcomes for deer and deer hunting. NDA’s goal is to serve as the unified voice of the modern deer hunter and guardian of North America’s wild deer, wildlife habitat and our hunting heritage. NDA fuels the passion for deer hunting and conservation through engagement, fellowship, and education.
NDA members will realize two key benefits:
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NDA members will be kept informed on key deer issues in North America on a weekly basis through email, and real-time through social media and the NDA website.
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NDA members will have the opportunity to have their voice heard by participating in NDA’s advocacy efforts. A steering committee with broad representation will guide these efforts. When a subject of broad concern is identified, the committee will engage NDA staff and members to achieve positive outcomes for deer and deer hunting. Member engagement in advocacy will be voluntary.
Why is the NDA necessary?
Deer are the most commonly pursued and economically important big game animal in North America. However, less than 1 percent of deer hunters belong to a national conservation organization dedicated to the protection of deer and our deer hunting heritage (see the chart on the right). This lack of unity prevents a strong, centralized voice to address current and emerging threats such as hunter access, disease, predators, and declining deer populations. The time has come for deer hunters to organize and speak up for their rights.
Why did QDMA create the NDA?
During the inaugural North American Whitetail Summit held in March 2014, QDMA was identified as the organization best suited to form this new umbrella organization as a natural extension of our current mission.
Are NDA and QDMA the same thing?
No. While QDMA is a founding member and active supporter of the NDA, many other groups, companies and individual deer hunters will also play vital roles. QDMA members have the option of joining NDA on their own accord.
Why is membership FREE?
The goal of NDA is to create the largest possible membership base by removing all participation barriers. All you need to do is say, “Yes, I believe in deer and deer hunting and want to do my part to ensure its future.” Simply put, we want every deer hunter in North America to become a foot soldier for deer through their participation in NDA.
How do I get involved in the NDA?
Simply sign up for NDA’s outreach network (with your name, email address and zip/postal code) and get ready to become informed and engaged. As NDA outreach tools expand, you will be notified as to how to participate in those as well. Go to nationaldeeralliance.com to sign up today.
How do I get more information on the NDA?
For more information contact:
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