As you know i have a passion for waterfowling and everything that waterfowling has to offer me. I feel that its important to fully understand the importance and meaning behind waterfowling. In order to keep this passion and the sport alive, like everything giving back seems to be a huge ordeal. While we are out there hunting ducks and enjoying the wetlands we must also be consious of any damage we are causing to the wetlands. Ducks Unlimited was created back in the 1920's under the CCC during the great depression. It was a way to conserve wetlands and manage them specifically for duck hunting and the duck population. Ducks Unlimited is a non profit organziation that spends .83 cents on the dollar to preserve and protect wetlands. I feel that its important to give back to something that you love. Conservation is very important especially with the development and destruction of the praire lands. Ducks Unlimited has been on the leading edge of concervation and the research in the destruction of the grounds. Ducks Unlimited puts on events and banquets throughout the country and the year that raise funds and help the organization.
Not only do i attend these events I myself donate my time and effort to help out DU. Here at UNCW I am VP of DU. We put on 2 events each year, an oyster roast and banquet. We have only been a chapter for 6 years and we have risen to 4th in the nation and looing to take the 1st spot after our banquet on April 9th. We have had over 500 for each of our events this year and looking forward to April 9th.
With that said remember its always important to give back and help promote what you love and believe in.
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Rob, I love that you are supporting and promoting the UNCW Ducks Unlimited Chapter on your blog, and I love reading it so....keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteIt is extremely important to give back with regards to any organization that you believe in, but especially for sportsmen. The enjoyment that so many get from hunting and fishing will never be felt by future generations if we do not continue to protect and serve the outdoor community. The game is great to play but it has to be done wisely. We must respect the great outdoors because it is a great provider for us and its resources should be used both pleasurably and conservatively.
We must remember the joy that it brings us and abide by the rules and regulations set in place so that the game may still be cherrished for many years to come!
-We Do it for the Ducks!