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Foundation, International Game Association, and the Missouri Department of 

 Conservation. This contribution represented only a small part of the $1.5 million 

 BASS PRO SHOPS has donated to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and 

 International Game Association. 



• BASS PRO SHOPS is a regular contributor/sponsor of conservation service 

 organizations including: Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, 

 Future Fisherman Foundation, Trout Unlimited, Recreational Roundtable and 

 others. 



• BASS PRO SHOPS has been a co-sponsor, along with Buck Knives, of the National 

 FFA Wildlife Proficiency Award Program. This program honors FFA members for 

 excellence in the Wildlife Proficiency Program which trains individuals in the 

 principals and practices of improving our wildlife resources. 



• BASS PRO SHOPS sponsors the Missouri Federal Junior Duck Stamp Best of Show 

 Award. The contest is designed to acquaint youths with the importance of wildlife 

 preservation and conservation by educating them in envirorvmental issues as they 

 relate to wetlands. 



• BASS PRO SHOPS is a national sponsor of Hooked on Fishing International's Kids 

 All-American Fishing Derby and Seniors AU-American Fishing Festival programs. 

 In its tenth year, the program has had over one million youth participants. 



• BASS PRO SHOPS is a major sponsor of the National Wild Turkey Federation Jakes 

 Program, contributing in excess of a quarter of a million dollars to the NWTF. 



• BASS PRO SHOPS is a sponsor of a Conservation Explorer Post. Scout members are 

 involved in conservation causes throughout the Ozarks. 



• Teaming with the Missouri Department of Conservation, BASS PRO SHOPS 

 sponsors Great Outdoors Day, a National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration in 

 which families are encouraged to learn more about hiking, fishing, archery, 

 shooting and conservation through demonstrations and hands-on experiences. 



• Also in conjunction with Missouri Department of Conservation, BASS PRO SHOPS 

 kicks off National Fishing Week, each year by sponsoring Kids' Fishing Fun Day in 

 Springfield, Missouri. This event continues to bring thousands of young 

 participants to a local pond for a day of fishing and conservation education. 



