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National Deer Association Thanks Departing Board Members for Their Service
February 18, 2021 – The staff and Board of the National Deer Association (NDA) would like to express their gratitude to departing Board members for their years of volunteer service, support and guidance of the National Deer Alliance and the Quality Deer Management Association, and for their stewardship of the process that led to the unification […]
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The National Deer Association Becomes a Unified Organization for Deer Conservation
ATHENS, GA (November 10, 2020) – The National Deer Association (NDA) has finalized a name, mission, leadership team and strategic vision for promoting wise stewardship of North America’s most iconic and important wild game animal. Forged from the combined strengths of two successful organizations, the Quality Deer Management Association and the National Deer Alliance, the […]
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The National Deer Association Becomes a Unified Organization for Deer Conservation
“We are poised to accomplish the hard work that will make a difference,” said Pinizzotto. “We have a staff with a proven track record that combines new resources and vision. We’ve also enjoyed great support from members, volunteers, key sponsors and partners, as well as state and national agencies and non-government organizations. We’re excited to […]
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QDMA/NDA to Host Southeast Deer Study Group Meeting Virtually
ATHENS, GA (October 28, 2020) – For the past 41 years, nothing stopped the largest, longest-running annual gathering of deer researchers in the nation, the Southeast Deer Study Group (SEDSG) meeting, until COVID-19. But QDMA and NDA are stepping up to ensure this important event stays alive in 2021 by hosting it as a virtual conference, […]
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National Deer Alliance and QDMA Provide Comments on Deer Farms in Minnesota, Support Rhode Island Fee Increase
Comments and letters of support reinforce steps in the right direction in the ongoing battle to manage chronic wasting disease (CWD) INDIANA, Pa. – (September 21, 2020) — The National Deer Alliance (NDA) and the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) recently submitted comments on the Minnesota Board of Animal Health’s planned amendments to farmed cervidae rules. […]
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National Deer Alliance and QDMA Respond to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Captive Cervid Quarantine Order
New PDA quarantine order is a step in the right direction, but still misses the mark in several areas related to stopping the spread of CWD INDIANA, Pa. – (September 16, 2020) — The National Deer Alliance (NDA) and the Quality Deer Management Agency (QDMA) welcomed a recent announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) establishing […]
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National Deer Alliance Videos Answer CWD Questions, Help Prepare Hunters for Deer Season
Videos cover chronic wasting disease from a variety of angles important for hunters and non-hunters alike INDIANA, Pa. – (August 28, 2020) — The National Deer Alliance (NDA) created a series of videos discussing chronic wasting disease (CWD) that is available now. These videos were created to inform and educate those already hitting the blinds and stands, as […]
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NDA and QDMA Applaud Deparment of Interior’s Expansion of Fishing and Hunting Opportunities
INDIANA, Pa. – (August 25, 2020) —The recent announcement by Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is being celebrated by the National Deer Alliance (NDA) and the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA). Now in place is a final rule establishing and expanding hunting and fishing opportunities across more than 2.3 million acres at 147 national wildlife refuges and national […]
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Use onX Hunt’s CWD Map Layer to Fight the Spread of This Deadly Disease
ATHENS, GA (August 21, 2020) – Traveling out of state to hunt this fall? Do you know if you’ll be hunting in a chronic wasting disease (CWD) zone? You can easily find out using the free CWD map layer in the onX Hunt App, the leader in mobile mapping technology for outdoor adventures. The Quality Deer Management […]
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National Deer Alliance Celebrates Signing of Great American Outdoors Act Into Law
INDIANA, Pa. – (August 5, 2020) — On August 4, 2020 President Donald Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422) into law. Earlier this year, President Trump vowed to sign legislation to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) should Congress get it across his desk. The National Deer Alliance (NDA) and its members […]