Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame Banquet August 22

The 2009 Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame induction banquet is scheduled for Aug. 22, 2009 at the Sheraton Music City in Nashville, Tennessee. Garry Mason, founder and executive director of the Hall of Fame, announced the inductees for 2009 include: Rob Keck, Emily Shaffer, Jim Crumley, Eddie Salter, Terry Redlin, Toxey Haas and Herb Parsons, posthumously. In addition, the National Wild Turkey Federation will receive a special award at this year's banquet.

Brenda Valentine, the First Lady of Hunting, will be the master of ceremonies for this year's event. Valentine was the first woman inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame and is a great ambassador for outdoor sports, helping other women and children get more involved with hunting and outdoor recreation.

The guest of honor will be Mr. B.A.S.S., Ray Scott, who is a 2003 Legends inductee and has attended and participated in several of the Legends events.

Dana Bowman, will be one of the guest speakers. Bowman is a double amputee who lost both legs in a tragic parachuting accident as a member of the US Army's elite parachute team, the Golden Knights. He is the only double amputee who has re-enlisted in the Army.

Mason emphasizes the fact the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame Induction Banquet is open to the public, giving individuals the opportunity to meet many current and former inductees, a host of outdoor and country music celebrities as well as witnessing some of these outdoor icons being honored by their peers.

For more information, visit www.legendsoftheoutdoors.com or contact Garry Mason at 731-539-0171 (office) or 731-693-7770 (cell).

Contact:
Garry Mason (731) 539-0171 or (731) 693-7770 (cell)