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Hunter Appreciation Day a Great Success

A highly successful “Hunter Appreciation Day” ceremony was conducted before a standing room only crowd in the Vermont State House on Friday, September 23rd. Governor James Douglas and numerous legislators attended the event. Keith Wood of NRA-ILA conducted the event. Guest speakers included Governor James Douglas and Senate President Peter Welch.

Federation President Roy Marble made several presentations of an attractive framed set of “Hunter Appreciation Day” postcards bearing the “Special Cancellation.”

Governor Douglas issued a proclamation declaring September 23, 2005 as “Hunter Appreciation Day.” This action coupled nicely with the joint resolution of the Vermont Legislature decreeing the date as “Hunter Appreciation Day.” The legislature and governor acted to honor the substantial economic, social and environmental contributions of hunting and hunters.

The Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Inc., successfully applied to the U.S. Postal Service for a Special Cancellation postmark to commemorate “Hunter Appreciation Day.” Officials from the U.S.P.S. were present, postmarking items with the “Hunter Appreciation Day” postmark, which featured two wild turkeys and a handsome whitetail buck.

The “Hunter Appreciation Day” project was a joint effort by the Federation, the NRA-ILA and National Shooting Sports Foundation. A special event postcard was created for use in honoring the event and a way to obtain the “Special Cancellation” honoring Vermont’s “Hunter Appreciation Day” which was the first state event in the country.

For ordering information about the Governor's framed postcard set and other Hunter Appreciation Day souvenirs click here.

Other Photos

Keith Wood of NRA-ILA conducted the event.
Desk at which Govenor James Douglas signed "Hunter Appreciation Day" Proclaimation. (The fence and animal exhibits were provided by Clint and Mary Gray)
"Strut" at the Hunter Appreciation Day Ceremony.
Montpelier postmaster Wayne King and supervisor Jess Herring postmarking Hunter Appreciation Day postcards with the Special Cancellation.
Federation treasurer Mark McCarthy selling Hunter Appreciation Day postcards.
Some of the legislators in attendance at the Hunter Appreciation Day ceremont at the State House.
More of the legislators in attendance at the Hunter Appreciation Day ceremont at the State House.