Remington and Ducks Unlimited – Joining Forces in Wetlands Conservation
Madison, NC –-(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company, Inc., the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles, and Ducks Unlimited (DU), the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl habitats, have announced a new sponsorship agreement.
As of January 1, 2011 Remington is a Proud Partner of Ducks Unlimited. Ducks Unlimited’s Partners Program is all about special partnerships and programs that provide people with new ways to express their love of nature, enhance their trips afield, and support their commitment to sharing nature’s rewards with their children, grandchildren and many generations to come.
“We are very proud to partner with Ducks Unlimited to continue to support the conservation of America’s flyways and the waterfowl hunting sport,” says Marc Hill, Chief Marketing Officer of Remington Arms.
“Remington will continue to support the waterfowl industry through end user driven new products such as our new patented semi-automatic shotgun and our patented world’s fastest HyperSonic Steel shot which is ideal for members of Ducks Unlimited.”
“For decades, iconic outdoor leaders Ducks Unlimited and Remington have enabled enthusiasts to enjoy countless hunts and helped conserve fragile habitats,” stated Philip Milburn, National Director of Development – Ducks Unlimited.
“This new partnership effort is a joint commitment to encourage more people to explore waterfowl hunting and a team effort to conserve more places to make hunting possible.”
The scope of the Remington / DU partnership will cover both the waterfowl ammunition and shotgun categories.
About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.
About Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 12 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever.