I am at the 2008 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the show’s 30th year and the largest show in the history of the SHOT SHOW show. Just under two thousand exhibitors and 42,000 will attend!
Ducks Unlimited annually attends this show to build relationships and show its support and commitment to hunting, the hunting industry and our industry partners. It’s these partners that help DU with it's wetlands and waterfowl conservation efforts through there sponsorship. The SHOT show also gives DU a forum to discuss issues that are impacting waterfowl, conservation and hunting with industry leaders (such as the Farm Bill and CRP).
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Leading companies, corporations and brands recognize DU as the leader in wetlands conservation and one of the largest and best membership conservation organizations in the world. They understand the importance of the DU mission and the critical need to support it with commitments, resources and quality products. These corporate sponsors, product licensees and promotional providers care about DU and its supporters. They make a difference in DU's mission each day as DU conserves wildlife habitat acre by acre.
Visitors to the DU booth were treated to three days of cooking by “DU-TV” wild game chef Scott Leysath, dog training tips and demonstrations by “Ducks Unlimited WaterDog” host Justin Tackett and his lab Yella, and a chance to talk waterfowl hunting with “DU-TV” host Wade Bourne and myself.
DU supports our hunting heritage and works hard with our hunting industry partners to ensure the future of hunting throughout North America. Whether you are a hunter, conservationist or outdoosman the SHOT Show is a great event.
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Ducks Unlimited Official Partners
Official Licensed Ducks Unlimited Products