Ohio Governor Ted Strickland will make a special appearance at the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation's (USSAF) 13th Annual "Save Our Heritage" Rally, sponsored by Gander Mountain. The rally will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Aladdin Shrine Temple in Columbus, Ohio. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. In addition to Governor Strickland, special guests for the Rally include Ray Scott, the founder of Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) and U.S. Senate candidate Rob Portman.

"Governor Strickland has long been a friend to sportsmen," said USSAF President and CEO Bud Pidgeon. "We're extremely pleased that the Governor will be joining Mr. Scott and Mr. Portman to help Ohio sportsmen and women celebrate and defend their outdoor heritage."

Additionally, everyone in attendance will be entered into the Grand Prize drawing for 20 acres of their very own hunting paradise!

Tickets are still available, but seating is limited so make your reservations today!

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- National Hunting and Fishing Day is set for Sept. 26, 2009. Congress formalized the annual celebration 37 years ago but organizers say hunters and anglers deserve America's respect now more than ever.

"Recent-year surveys show nearly 8 in 10 Americans approve of hunting and more than 9 in 10 approve of fishing. That's strong support. But, when viewed in the context of a recession and other modern headlines, our sporting traditions look even better today," said Denise Wagner of Wonders of Wildlife museum in Springfield, Mo., the official home of NHF Day.

She added, "On NHF Day, I hope people will pause to reflect on hunter and angler contributions to society. And for those of us who've long understood and enjoyed these passions, share the pride by introducing someone new to hunting, fishing or shooting."
Here are three reasons for the American public to value hunting and fishing today: