Today is National Hunting and Fishing Day – September 24th

September 24th 2022Today is National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD). We are proud to acknowledge the importance of hunting for millions of Americans. It is both a source for food for their families and a way to connect with nature and the outdoors. The NFHD website offers helpful resources for hunters. This article includes links to information about Where to Hunt, how to get Hunting Licenses, Hunter Education, and more. President Nixon established NHFD in 1972. NationalToday.com states that NHFD’s roots go back over 100 years to President Theodore Roosevelt who introduced the first laws regulating hunting of wildlife in the United States. “This month, we hope that some of our readers will take new shooters out and introduce them to hunting. Many hunters are introduced to hunting by family and friends, a tradition that has been passed down from generation one to the next. The United States has over 9.2 million hunters. To hunt successfully, you need to first find areas where game thrives. It is crucial to find the best places to hunt. The NSSF has a national database of hunting areas. Click on a specific state to select the species you wish to hunt. This is a great resource. In most states, hunting game animals requires a hunting license or zone permit. FWS.gov has a state-by-state listing of hunting licenses from the Federal Fish & Wildlife Service. Click the box to find out how to obtain hunting licenses in your area. Click the box below for hunting education opportunities across the country. Game Resources — These NSSF links will help you learn more about the different game species.
Free Printable Deer Hunting Target A trio of bucks and a red bullseye centering on them will help you improve your hunting skills. The targets can be printed in black or white, but they look better in color. You can right-click the image to download a printable PDF file.