Anniston, AL (July, 2023)

The first in a series of videos promoting the fact that outdoor industry manufacturers, state wildlife agencies, and America's 60+ million active HATS (Hunters, Anglers, Trappers, and Shooters) fund and manage wildlife conservation and target shooting opportunities has been released.

The video, “Connecting with Conservation – Creedmoor Sports and Outdoor Alabama," features staff from Creedmoor Sports and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) touring Creedmoor Sports headquarters in Anniston, AL and visiting the site of a newly acquired property that ADCNR plans to develop into a multi-million-dollar hunting and shooting sports area for Alabamians to enjoy.

“It was great to see all the hard work being done by the good folks at ADCNR to expand target shooting opportunities here in Alabama. We learned a great deal about how these ranges are financed, and Creedmoor Sports is glad to support such efforts through the excise taxes we pay. We certainly want to thank our customers for their patronage and inform them that their purchases of items like firearms and ammunition are a primary funding source for ADCNR’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division which allows them to build and enhance such shooting ranges.” noted John Teachey, Vice President of Operations and Marketing at Creedmoor Sports.

Before the range visit, Creedmoor Sports hosted staff from ADCNR on a tour of their headquarters in Anniston, AL. “We had a terrific time on the tour and want to thank the staff of Creedmoor Sports for supporting the work we do through their financial contributions to the Pittman-Robertson Act. We also know that we could not do what we do without hunters and target shooters buying hunting licenses and shooting range passes, so we certainly want to thank them for being primary funders of conservation and range development in Alabama," stated Billy Pope, Director of Communications and Marketing for ADCNR.

“Connecting with Conservation” is an Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) program created to educate and thank industry, agencies, and HATS for being America's primary funds and stewards of land, fish, and wildlife conservation. The “Connecting with Conservation” video series is produced for OSCF by Murray Road Agencyunder a multistate conservation grant from the USFWS and AFWA. For additional information, visit www.OutdoorStewards.org

About:

Creedmoor Sports has served the precision rifle shooting community for over 40 years. During that time, we have manufactured only the best products to give the dedicated shooter the confidence needed to win at every level of competition. At Creedmoor, we don't have customers...we have friends! Our customers are a very tight-knit community of shooters whom all share the same passion - "A passion for precision rifle shooting." Visit www.CreedmoorSports.com for additional information.

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division is charged by law to protect, manage and enhance the state’s fish, wildlife and target shooting resources. The division meets these responsibilities by carrying out coordinated, scientifically sound enforcement, management, research, development, and educational programs designed to ensure protection and enhancement of fish and wildlife populations and habitats for the sustainable benefit of the people of Alabama. Learn more by visiting https://www.outdooralabama.com/about-us/wildlife-and-freshwater-fisheries-division

Murray Road Agency is a passionate and well-rounded marketing agency dedicated to delivering difference-making results for its growing rosters of brands and organizations. As experts in connecting companies and brands to their target audiences, the agency provides services in content creation, social media management, public relations, media buying, event management, digital advertising and more. For more information, visit www.myrrayroadagency.com

Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) is a 501c3 nonprofit with a mission to help recruit the next generation of HATS (Hunters, Anglers, Trappers, and Shooters) and promote the fact that HATS are the primary funders and stewards of land, fish and wildlife conservation in America. To learn more about OSCF and their programs, "Fill A Bag While Filling Your Tag," "Come With!” and “Connecting with Conservation," visit www.OutdoorStewards.org or contact OSCF’s Executive Director, Jim Curcuruto, at (203) 450-7202 jim@stewardsofconservation.org