Hunters need to do what they can to help promote and secure the sport of deer hunting.

Realtree’s Josh Honeycutt has put together profiles of five organizations that help deer hunting. As I was reading the article, I’m proud to say that I realized I belong to each one of them. (I also write for a few of their publications.)

It doesn’t cost much money to join these groups, and the reward is far greater than receiving a magazine in the mail. How many of these organizations do you support?

Whitetails Unlimited

This is another non-profit organization that works to benefit whitetails. Established in 1982, they’ve grown to an impressive 100,000-plus-member base. Along with the QDMA, it’s viewed as one of the premier whitetail conservation organizations in the world.

To date, WTU has expended more than $70.3 million in the name of conservation. And they don’t plan on stopping there. They continue to benefit deer and deer hunters. Their grassroots programs are working wonders throughout the country every day.

WTU Mission Statement: Founded in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited is a national nonprofit conservation organization that has remained true to its mission and has made great strides in the field of conservation. We have gained the reputation of being the nation’s premier organization dedicating our resources to the betterment of the white-tailed deer and its environment… [continued]

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