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Hunter Appreciation Day &
Hunter Appreciation postcards

The Vermont Legislature has enacted a joint resolution and Governor Jim Douglas has promised a proclamation declaring September 23, 2005 "Hunter Appreciation Day." The legislature and governor acted to honor the substantial economic and environmental contributions of hunting and hunters.

The Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Inc., has applied for approval from the U.S. Postal Service for a Special Cancellation postmark to commemorate "Hunter Appreciation Day." This unique, and one day only, postmark features the image of two wild turkeys, a handsome white tail buck, with the wording "Hunter Appreciation Day" and depicts Montpelier, Vermont, September 23, 2005 as the place and time of this event.

There will be a "Hunter Appreciation Day" ceremony the State House at 10 A.M. on Friday, September 23rd . This is an important event for Sportsmen & women of Vermont.

"Hunter Appreciation Day" postcards

The Federation in cooperation with NRA-ILA and NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation) has designed and arranged printing of a souvenir postcard for this "Hunter Appreciation Day" Special Cancellation postmark. All profits from the sale of these postcards will be donated to the Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation, to aid seriously ill youngsters in achieving their hunting dream.

These postcards, with the "Hunter Appreciation Day" Special Cancellation, are available to Sportsmen & women and collectors wanting a memento of this important event.

The matted and framed set of postcards just like the one presented to Governor James Douglas at the Hunter Appreciation Day ceremony at the State House can be purchased for $100, plus $9.95 S/H.

The postcards with standard 23 cent stamp are $1.00 each.

Commemorative Black Bear, White Tail Deer or Wild Turkey stamped cards are $5.00 each or all three for $10.00. (Images of deer, turkey and black bear stamps below)

The entire Northeast Forest Wildlife stamps, in sets of 10 cards are $20.00 per set. The Northeast Forest wildlife (other than deer, turkey and black bear) stamped cards are $2.00 each individually.

To order postcards without stamps, which means without the Special Cancellation postmark, include a stamped and self-addressed envelope to mail the postcards. (postcards are 4"x6")

To order postcards, mail your order to:
Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Club's, Inc.
P.O. Box 8523
Essex, VT. 05451-8523

Please provide the following information with your order:

1) Name & address to whom card(s) are to be mailed. Addressed mailing label(s) preferred. No foreign addresses. (APO & FPO addresses are fine) The postcards are a nice gift for deployed military personnel.

2) For bulk orders of unstamped cards, or cards you wish to address yourself, please include a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage with your order.

3) Payment must be either cash, Postal Money Order or Cashier's Check/Bank Draft, made payable to the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Inc. Sorry, no personal checks.

4) Orders mailed on or after October 15, 2005, must have a self-addressed and stamped envelope, as the supply of Special Cancellation postcards will be limited by U.S. Postal Service time restrictions on such postmarks. If it is not possible to fill orders, the Federation will want to be able to return your funds,

Federation Member Clubs and Individual Club Members are encouraged to support this important event by purchasing cards and promoting the event.

Framed & Matted Set of Four ($100 + $9.95 S&H)
Framed Set Of Four