FAIRFAX, VA - (December 9, 2017) — The National Deer Alliance (NDA) is proud to announce President & CEO Nick Pinizotto has been named as a member of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) during their recent meeting held in Vienna, Austria.
The CIC is a politically independent advisory board that aims to preserve wild game and hunting. To achieve this goal, the CIC promotes the sustainable use of wildlife resources. The Council's mission is to promote, on a global scale, sustainable hunting as a tool for conservation, while building on valued traditions.
"It is an honor to be named to the CIC, and I look forward to doing my part to help the organization achieve its goals," said Pinizzotto. "Deer are by far the most popular game animal pursued in North America, and I look forward to providing that perspective as it relates to the overall work of the Council."
The CIC is based in Budapest, Hungry and the U.S. The U.S. Delegation's mission is to support and promote the four global initiatives of CIC, namely - Combat Wildlife Crime, Promote Wildlife Conservation, Partner with International Organizations and Sustain our Global Hunting Heritage. More information about the CIC can be found at www.cic-wildlife.org.
Membership to NDA is free by signing up at http://nationaldeeralliance.com
About National Deer Alliance: The NDA is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization with a mission to serve as the guardian for wild deer conservation and our hunting heritage. Focusing primarily on issues at the policy level, NDA is a leader in advocating for sustainable, science-based conservation of wild deer and fair-chase hunting, and is a source for credible, responsible, and timely information. Founding members include: Archery Trade Association, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Mule Deer Foundation, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Quality Deer Management Association, Vista Outdoor, and Whitetails Unlimited.
Media Contacts:
Nick Pinizzotto, National Deer Alliance, P: 614.259.3566; nick@nationaldeeralliance.com
Michelle Scheuermann, BulletProof Communications, LLC, P: 651.964.0264; michelle@bulletproofcomm.com
