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HUNTING, FISHING & CAMRING JEFF FOXWORTHY Named Honorary Chair of National Hunting 8 Fishing Day, 2007 SPRINGFIELD, Mo.DNo joke: Comedian Jeff Foxworthy has been named honorary chair man for this year’s National Flunting and Fishing Day, set for Sept. 22. Click here for high-resoiution image 0f2007 National Hunting and Fishing Day Honorary Chairman Jeff Foxworthy. In his new volunteer position, Foxworthy will spend coming months communicating the annual celebration’s message that hunting and fishing are vital conservation tools, impor tant economic engines and, most of all, just plain fun. “I’m flattered to be asked to serve as the 2007 honorary chairman of National Hunting and Fishing Day. Without question, sharing hunting and fishing trips with my family had a profound impact on my life, and undoubtedly shaped and molded the person I am today,” said Foxworthy. Although his “you-might be-a-redneck” jokes are his signature material, Foxworthy is a decidedly sophisticated entertainer. He is the best selling comedy recording artist in history, host of a new game show called “Are You Smarter Than a sth Grader?”, star of the popular Blue Collar comedy tours, television series and movies, a multiple Grammy award nominee, host of a weekly country music radio show airing in 220 markets nationwide, and Season Dates BEAR Northern Zone: Archery: Sept. 8 - Oct. 12 Primitive Weapons: Oct. 13 - 19 Firearms: Oct. 20 - Dec. 2 Southern Zone: Firearms: Sept. 27 - 29, Oct. 4-6, Oct. 11-13 Limit: I per season, state wide. Killing of females with cub(s) or cubas under 75 lbs. is prohibited. TURKEY Statewide: March 22, 2008 - May 15, 2008 Limit: 3 gobblers per season a best-selling author. “We’re very excited to have Jeff as our official ambassa dor for 2007. He’s an espe cially passionate hunter who grew up in the outdoors and has never forgotten that legacy. He’s now teaching his daugh ters to hunt and fish, but he’s also clearly devoted to those sports in a much more public way,” said Tony Schoonen, executive director of Wonders of Wildlife, home of National Hunting and Fishing Day. Wonders of Wildlife, a fish and wildlife museum and aquar ium based in Springfield, Mo., is the only hunting- and fishing focused facility that’s both affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution and accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday of September, was founded by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and formalized by Congress in 1971. Every U.S. President from Richard M. Nixon to George W. Bush has recognized the day via formal proclamations. Honorary chairs have includ ed Hank Williams Jr., Tom Seaver, Arnold Palmer, Terry Bradshaw, George Brett, Robert Urich, Ward Burton, Louise Mandrell, Travis Tritt. Wade Boggs, Tracy Byrd and many other sports and entertainment •:;r; HHr "‘-JBp - -j 2L—i— DOVE QUAIL Statewide: Sept. 1 - 15 Statewide: Oct. 6-15 Nov. 17 - Feb. 29 Limit: 12 per day, 24 in Limit: 12 per day possession EVANS NEWSPAPERS, INC. ' ■ . . .-T -VTiTCBB personalities. Official partners in com memorating the 36th annual National Hunting and Fishing Day include Wonders of Wildlife, NSSF, The Outdoor Channel, Take Me Fishing, Bass Pro Shops, Woolrich, National Wild Turkey Federation, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life maga zines, Realtree, Gunbroker.com and Smith & Wesson. More are expected to come aboard to help build the day into an ever more important national rally for hunters and anglers who are proud of their outdoor heritage. Last year, more than 100 public celebrations of National Hunting and Fishing Day were held around the country. Even more are anticipated for 2007. Each event showcases the accomplishments of hunters and anglers, such as providing more than $1.7 billion a year for fish and wildlife conservation, habitat protection and resource management programs. For more information about National Hunting and Fishing Day, including a hunting-and angling profile of Jeff Fox worthy, go to www.nhfday.org. Her ** ‘• ’ “ '**y"wipjite. j* nMir--- n * jyH ■ ,• -' -•. . ,J* • v s />‘■- ' '•■- '”'>\ 1 COME IN NOW for the best i deal on an : Arctic Cat* j ATV. TOWN AND COUNTRY MOTORSPORTS SSI CARL VINSON PKWY WARNER ROBINS, GA SIOSS 475.922.7751 Arctic Cat ATVs ovei 90cc may not be ridden by anyone under 16 year? of age Arctic Cat recommends that ail ndars taka a iraiaing cojr». arid f that they read and understand their owner's manual before operation For safety or training information, see your dealar or caBth»ATV Safety t Institute at (800) 887-2887 02007 Arctic Cat Sales Oc . ®'“ Trademarks ol Arctic CaOnc . 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