Whitetails Unlimited awarded more than $121,000 in grants to the National Archery in the Schools Program this past fiscal year. NASP is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 4-12. With this program, students are learning focus, self-control, discipline, patience, and life lessons required to be successful in the classroom and in life.
NASP has become the gold standard of scholastic archery programs with 1.3 million students participating in 49 states. Their two national tournaments boast more than 18,000 participants. In order to qualify for a national tournament, a student must place in their respective state tournaments. NASP has awarded $4.65 million in scholarships to thousands of student archers.
Since our beginning in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited has remained true to its mission and has made great strides in the field of conservation. Thanks to more than 475 chapters, 119,000-plus members, chapter volunteers, and corporate sponsors, Whitetails Unlimited has earned the reputation of being the nation’s premier organization dedicating its resources to the betterment of the white-tailed deer and its environment. Our mission is to raise funds in support of educational programs, wildlife habitat enhancement and acquisition, and preservation of the shooting sports and hunting tradition for future generations. To date, Whitetails Unlimited has expended more than $135.6 million on program services and activities that continue to enhance, and ultimately foster, our mission.
For more information, contact:
Russ Austad, Whitetails Unlimited
Vice President – Field Operations: (920) 743-6777, Ext. 102
Chris Konop, Whitetails Unlimited
Vice President – Field Operations: (920) 743-6777, Ext. 128
