THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF CONSERVATION FUNDING: CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF SUCCESS, AND ENSURING ITS FUTURE. 9 th Annual Sportsman - Legislator Summit

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1 THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF CONSERVATION FUNDING: CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF SUCCESS, AND ENSURING ITS FUTURE. 9 th Annual Sportsman - Legislator Summit

2 What The Annual Summit is the most important event of the year for NASC members and partners to collaborate and devise a year-long strategy to advance a sportsmen s agenda in state legislatures. This meeting acts as an invaluable venue for focused discussion and interaction among state policy makers and the sportsmen s community. Why This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the highly successful Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs, and appropriately we will focus our attention on the American System of Conservation Funding. During this Summit we will examine potential threats to this System and discuss ways to ensure your state continues to receive this valuable source of funding. We will look closely at the role hunters, recreational anglers and shooters, boaters and trappers play in providing the vast majority of funding for state fish and wildlife agencies. We will explore the challenges sportsmen face and the strategies to solve them and enhance America s outdoor heritage. Where This year s Summit takes place at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes on the sandy shores of Myrtle Beach, SC. The hotel is located just over 10 miles from the Myrtle Beach International Airport. All meetings and meals are on the grounds of the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, which will serve as our launching point for all organized outdoor recreation. Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, golfing, clay shooting or horseback riding on the beach, Myrtle Beach offers activities for everyone to enjoy.

3 Please join us at the National Assembly of Sportsmen s Caucuses 9th Annual Sportsman Legislator Summit November 27-30, 2012 Marina Inn at Grande Dunes 8121 Amalfi Place, Myrtle Beach, SC Please fax registration form to Kelli Wagner at (202) Questions? Please call Jennifer Lundy at (321) or jennifer@sportsmenslink.org

4 The National Assembly of Sportsmen s Caucuses would like to thank SCI for their sponsorship of the 9th Annual Sportsman - Legislator Summit and their ongoing support of our work. Title Sponsors Hosted by the South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen s Caucus with generous support from the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. Co-Hosts

5 National Assembly of Sportsmen s Caucuses 9th Annual Sportsman-Legislator Summit November 27 30, 2012 Name: Title: Affiliation: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: REGISTRATION (Lodging NOT included) Government: $500 (includes all receptions, meals, awards banquet and outdoor activities) Non-Government: $550 (includes all receptions, meals, awards banquet and outdoor activities) Spouse Registration: $425 (includes all receptions, meals, awards banquet and outdoor activities) After November 9, registration rates will increase by $ A refund of up to 50% of your registration is available for cancellations that take place before November 9. After this date, no refunds will be given. Please contact the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes at (866) and book your room under the NASC room block. You may also visit: If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Lundy at (321) or by at jennifer@sportsmenslink.org. PAYMENT MC VISA AMEX DISC Card #: Exp: Name (as it appears on card): Cardholder Signature: Total Payment: $ Please fax with credit card information to NASC (attn: Kelli Wagner) at (202) or make check payable to the Congressional Sportsmen s Foundation and mail to 110 North Carolina Ave, SE, Washington, DC Only one form per registrant is needed; registration will not be processed until payment is received. ACTIVITIES (Also see other side) This year s Summit offers two days of outdoor activities. All attendees will have the option of participating in one activity on Thursday and two (one in the morning, one in the afternoon) on Friday. In contrast to last year s Summit, all outdoor activities are included in your registration fees, thanks to the generous support of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the American Silencer Association. Licenses for all hunting and angling activities will be available for purchase on-site. Please rank your selections by placing a 1, 2, 3, or 4 by your activity choice. Spots are limited for each activity and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 (Please select your top 2 priorities) Hog Hunting Carolina Opry Show Inshore Fishing Surf Fishing Horseback Riding Kayaking Golf Afternoon at the Beach Not Participating FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 (Please select your top 4 priorities) Quail Hunting 3-Bird Hunt Deer Hunting Sporting Clays 5-Stand Skeet and Trap Silencer/Suppressor Shooting Not Participating

6 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Activity Descriptions HOG/WILD BOAR HUNTING: Experience an afternoon of guided hunting for wild hogs on private land. Guests must provide their own guns and ammunition for the hunt. CAROLINA OPRY SHOW: For your off-site evening activity selection, The Carolina Opry will be performing their Christmas Show during your stay. INSHORE FISHING: Spend a half-day fishing for the wide array of species that the Myrtle Beach area has to offer. SURF FISHING: Enjoy the Myrtle Beach coastline and go fishing from the shore. HORSEBACK RIDING: Explore Myrtle Beach firsthand and enjoy an afternoon of horseback riding along the beautiful Garden City coastline. No prior riding experience is necessary. KAYAK FISHING: Power boats cannot access the shallow creeks and inlets where many big fish like to feed, but in fishing kayaks you can go where the fish are. An experienced guide will take you to the best fishing spots in the area, with choices of fresh and salt water environments. GOLF: The Marina Inn is unique and fortunate to have two of the best golf course clubs in Myrtle Beach located onsite - the Resort Club and the Members Club at Grande Dunes. Friendly shuttle drivers will provide transportation to and from these exclusive golf courses. AFTERNOON AT THE BEACH: Feel your feet in the sand, pull up a chair and relax under an umbrella. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 QUAIL HUNTING: Hunters will be accompanied by experienced and professional guides with their bird dogs. Hunters will meet for the hunt at the Field Club where transportation will be provided to private property off-site. Hunters must bring their own gun but will be provided with ammunition. 3-BIRD HUNT: Each hunter will be accompanied by experienced and professional guides with their bird dogs. Hunters will pursue quail, chukar, and pheasants on private land located off property. The hunt will begin at the Field Club with transportation provided to the hunt site. Hunters must bring their own gun but will be provided with ammunition. DEER HUNTING: With over 15,000 acres of hunting land to choose from, hunters are able to sit in a tree stand for a morning or evening hunt. Hunters need to provide their own weapon and ammunition. SPORTING CLAYS : Want to test your shooting skills or warm-up for a bird hunting adventure in the afternoon? Sporting Clays participants can choose between either a novice or advanced course, each of which offers 10 stations. Participants will be provided with ammunition and can either bring their own gun or use a loaner gun. 5-STAND: Allows competitors to shoot at clay targets in 25-bird increments from five shooting stands, with each shooter rotating from station to station. Participants will be provided with ammunition and may bring their own gun or use a loaner gun. SKEET AND TRAP: Participants of skeet and trap will be provided with ammunition and may bring their own gun or use a loaner gun. SILENCER/SUPPRESSOR SHOOTING: Have you ever been interested in what it feels (and sounds) like to shoot a firearm with a silencer/sound suppressor? Here is your chance! The American Silencer Association will provide guns (pistols and rifles), ammunition and silencers/suppressors to introduce you to the technology. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION The Myrtle Beach International Airport is the nearest major airport and is approximately 10 miles from the hotel. Transportation from the airport to the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is not provided so please rent a car or secure a taxi at the airport.