Montana Wildlife Federation Launches 75th year
The American people in the early 1900s realized that it was time to set a new direction for the future of wildlife. Progressive hunters, anglers, landowners, politicians and businesses worked together to enact visionary, momentous Acts and efforts across the Nation that today continue to ensure wildlife and hunting and fishing opportunities.
It’s doubtful that the loosely knit statewide assemblage of grassroots doers that worked together in 1935, the Montana Wildlife Conservation Association could have imagined that the alliance would be continuing its work 75 years later. In May 1936, this group including many new concerns met in Helena and formally became Montana Wildlife Federation, the largest statewide advocacy organization of conservation minded people who share a mission to protect and enhance Montana ‘s public wildlife, lands, waters, and fair chase hunting and fishing heritage.
On April 17, 2010, MWF will launch its 75th year as Montana wildlife conservation, hunting and fishing leaders that have contributed so much to Montana gather together at MWF’s Annual Meeting in Helena .
During its 75 year history, MWF members have passionately volunteered tens of thousands of hours to ensure Montana’s fish, wildlife, and hunting and fishing future, established state management strategies, influenced the Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Commission directions, and a lengthy list of state policies related to our wildlife and habitat legacy and our hunting and angling heritage. .
The open to the public event this year will be bigger than ever and include the prestigious statewide Conservation Awards Program luncheon, special dignitaries’, a public forum on the most challenge issues facing Montana wildlife, hunting and fishing, youth education displays and activities. A fun-filled Saturday evening Banquet is filled with various raffles, door prizes, live and silent auction items, rods, firearms, ‘commemorative’ items including a Sweetgrass fly rod, special hats, a Bison bronze, a Winston fly rod, a rifle, custom made knives and much more. Several notable Montana wildlife artists have contributed originals and unique limited edition high caliber wildlife art.
Join MWF, hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts at the 75th Annual Meeting
Sign-up today – seating is limited – for the 75th Annual Meeting Fundraising Banquet April 17, 2010 at Best Western Helena Great Northern. Afternoon meeting sessions will focus on Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Controversies, The Future of Wildlife Management and Public Opportunities.
For more information or to reserve your seating – Email mwf@mtwf.org or call 1-800-517-7256 — Reduced price Partnership Tables are available for up to 8; the number of Partnership Tables is limited!
