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Babe's Conservation Partners

For the most part, wildlife abounds today in North America and a great deal of the credit for the abundant wildlife needs to go to the conservation organizations who have dedicated themselves to the preservation and well being of one particular species or another.

At Babe Winkelman Productions we applaud their efforts and have pledged ourselves to forward their respective causes in any way that we can. Below you will find information on various organizations that we have developed an affinity program with and care about the well being of wildlife like we do.

We urge you to join and support each of these organizations. History has proven that if sportsmen join together, wonderful things will happen for wildlife.

	Invasive Species Program Invasive species have been characterized as a “catastrophic wildfire in slow motion.” Thousands of non-native invasive plants, insects, fish, mollusks, crustaceans, pathogens, mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have infested hundreds of millions of acres of land and water across the Nation, causing massive disruptions in ecosystem function, reducing biodiversity, and degrading ecosystem health in our Nation’s forests, prairies, mountains, wetlands, rivers, and oceans. Invasive organisms affect the health of not only the Nation’s forests and rangelands but also of wildlife, livestock, fish, and humans.
	Minnesota Deer Hunters Association The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) is a group of organized firearms, bow and camera hunters, plus those who just plain like seeing deer. Together in one camp, we represent the voice of the Minnesota Deer Hunter.
	Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership is a coalition of leading conservation organizations and individual grassroots partners, working together to preserve the traditions of hunting and fishing by conserving fish and wildlife and the habitats necessary to sustain them, increasing funding for conservation and management, and expanding access to places to hunt and fish.
	National Wild Turkey Federation The NWTF is a 450,000-member grassroots, nonprofit organization with members in 50 states, Canada and 11 other foreign countries. It supports scientific wildlife management on public, private and corporate lands as well as wild turkey hunting as a traditional North American sport.
	Pheasants Forever Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations in North America through habitat improvement, land management, public awareness, and education. Such efforts benefit landowners and wildlife alike. Pheasants Forever's unique system of county chapters allows 100% of net funds raised by chapters to remain at the chapter level for local habitat projects.
	Quail Unlimited Quail Unlimited was established in 1981 to battle the problem of dwindling quail and wildlife habitat. Quail Unlimited, Inc. has become the only national, non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the wise management of America's wild quail as a valuable and renewable resource.
	Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation An international, nonprofit, wildlife conservation organization. Founded in 1984, the Elk Foundation's mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat.
	Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest Wildlife Forever strongly believes conservation education will ultimately determine the future of our wildlife heritage. Our education mission is to teach future generations stewardship of America's wildlife heritage through the development of elementary and secondary school programs which foster knowledgeable, responsible, and thoughtful conservation.
	Delta Waterfowl Delta will provide knowledge, future leaders, solutions and its passion for waterfowl to scientists, resource managers, waterfowlers, conservationists and the public to enhance waterfowl populations while securing the future of waterfowling.
	Boone and Crockett Club Montana Boone & Crockett Club Hunting Conservation Wildlife Missoula
	Wildlife Forever "To preserve America's wildlife heritage through education and the conservation, preservation, and management of habitat, plant life and wildlife."
	Congressional Sportsman Foundation While the politics of Washington, DC may seem a thousand miles from your favorite hunting grounds or fishing spots, elected officials and government decision-makers have a direct impact on your ability to enjoy the great outdoors. Having a voice in our nation’s capital to promote and protect our hunting and fishing traditions is critical to the future of these valued outdoor pastimes.
	National Shooting Sports Foundation Our purpose is to provide trusted leadership in addressing industry challenges and delivering programs and services to meet the identified needs of our members by measurably advancing participation in and understanding of the hunting and shooting sports.
	National Field Archery Association The NFAA is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of game and its natural habitat. The organiation is very active in cooperating with federal and state agencies and sportsmen and conservation organizations. It is resolved to foster, perpetuate and preserve "the use of the bow in accordance with its ancient and honorable traditions."
	Pope and Young Club The NFAA is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of game and its natural habitat. The organiation is very active in cooperating with federal and state agencies and sportsmen and conservation organizations. It is resolved to foster, perpetuate and preserve "the use of the bow in accordance with its ancient and honorable traditions."

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