09-22-2007, 02:10 AM
New Berlin, Wisconsin - The Sportsman Channel is pleased to announce Matt Frank - New Secretary for Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources - as the keynote speaker during the National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration for southeastern Wisconsin. The Secretary will be addressing the public regarding Wisconsin's Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as the importance of passing on outdoor traditions to our youth.
Matt Frank was appointed as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), effective September 1, 2007. The DNR is the state agency dedicated to environmental protection, conservation and effective management of Wisconsin's natural resources on behalf of all Wisconsin citizens.
WHEN: Saturday, September 22nd
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Keynote speaker Secretary Matt Frank - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Wern Valley Sportsmen's Club
S36 W269657 Wern Way
Waukesha, WI 53189
WHAT: The entire event is free and open to the public! Bring two non-perishable food items and receive a FREE Sportsman Channel gift! The event will showcase free fishing lessons with the DNR, a craft corner and face painting. Seminars including outdoor cooking demonstrations, hunter safety and dog training by Dale Creek Gundogs will be taking place throughout the day.
Also, the United Sportsmen Youth Foundation will be hosting a free clay shooting seminar for children all day. Participants can enter to win prizes throughout the day. Local organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club International, Paralyzed Veterans of America, National Wild Turkey Federation, the Salvation Army and Pheasants Forever will be in attendance to bring awareness to their organizations.
WHY: "Our youth's enthusiasm for spending time in the outdoors is diminishing. Our mission is to maintain outdoor traditions," explains Michelle Scheuermann, Director of Communications for The Sportsman Channel. "
Congress formally appointed the annual observance of National Hunting and Fishing Day in 1972 to commemorate the conservation benefits and leadership of hunters and anglers.
The Sportsman Channel, located in Southeastern Wisconsin, was launched in 2003 and is presently available in 15 million households nationwide on a full and part-time basis. TSC is the only channel that can deliver 100 percent hunting and fishing programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Recently purchased by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings, TSC is now a part of the nation's largest hunting and fishing media conglomerate and leading content producer
Matt Frank was appointed as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), effective September 1, 2007. The DNR is the state agency dedicated to environmental protection, conservation and effective management of Wisconsin's natural resources on behalf of all Wisconsin citizens.
WHEN: Saturday, September 22nd
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Keynote speaker Secretary Matt Frank - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Wern Valley Sportsmen's Club
S36 W269657 Wern Way
Waukesha, WI 53189
WHAT: The entire event is free and open to the public! Bring two non-perishable food items and receive a FREE Sportsman Channel gift! The event will showcase free fishing lessons with the DNR, a craft corner and face painting. Seminars including outdoor cooking demonstrations, hunter safety and dog training by Dale Creek Gundogs will be taking place throughout the day.
Also, the United Sportsmen Youth Foundation will be hosting a free clay shooting seminar for children all day. Participants can enter to win prizes throughout the day. Local organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club International, Paralyzed Veterans of America, National Wild Turkey Federation, the Salvation Army and Pheasants Forever will be in attendance to bring awareness to their organizations.
WHY: "Our youth's enthusiasm for spending time in the outdoors is diminishing. Our mission is to maintain outdoor traditions," explains Michelle Scheuermann, Director of Communications for The Sportsman Channel. "
Congress formally appointed the annual observance of National Hunting and Fishing Day in 1972 to commemorate the conservation benefits and leadership of hunters and anglers.
The Sportsman Channel, located in Southeastern Wisconsin, was launched in 2003 and is presently available in 15 million households nationwide on a full and part-time basis. TSC is the only channel that can deliver 100 percent hunting and fishing programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Recently purchased by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings, TSC is now a part of the nation's largest hunting and fishing media conglomerate and leading content producer