More women than men took up hunting last year, according to new net figures from the National Sporting Goods Association.

Every four years, the U.S. fields an Olympic shooting team known worldwide for achieving success in a most un-contemporary way-a rich and distinctly American background in traditional field sports.

Shooters are among the most decorated athletes in U.S. Olympic history. Many say a background in hunting influences their success. In recognition of this connectivity, the entire USA Shooting Team has been named honorary chair of National Hunting and Fishing Day for 2010.

President Barack Obama has recognized the conservation spirit of hunters and anglers while officially proclaiming Saturday, September 26, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in America.

Bowhunting is deeply engrained in traditional outdoor sports and conservation, a proud heritage promoted and protected by the Pope and Young Club. Today the Club is announcing a new partnership to help strengthen these efforts-a sponsorship of National Hunting and Fishing Day for 2009.

During this economic downturn when everyone is having to tighten their belts a bit, it's nice to be able to still do things you enjoy or continue traditions that are a part of your families' heritage. And, it's even better if it's free!

Woolrich, the Original Outdoor Clothing Company®, has renewed its longstanding sponsorship of National Hunting and Fishing Day, the annual celebration of original outdoor traditions.  Established by Congress for the fourth Saturday of every September, NHF Day is set for September 26, 2009.

Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, the Boone and Crockett Club is bringing longtime advocacy of hunting and conservation, as well as timeless messages on fair-chase hunting ethics, into its new sponsorship of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

The Sportsman Channel, the only television channel with 24/7 hunting, shooting and fishing programming, is showing its dedication to its audience through a renewed major sponsorship of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Realtree, the outdoor industry mainstay and longtime supporter of National Hunting and Fishing Day, has announced its 2009 renewal of sponsorship for the annual celebration of hunting, fishing and conservation.

NHF Day is set for September 26, 2009.