Industry news Sports South Challenges Industry To Support Ducks Unlimited S kipper Dickson, owner of Sports South LLC, challenged the industry at SHOT Show 2010 to support Ducks Unlimited’s Rescue the Duck Factory campaign. Dickson said he would match donations — up to $500,000 — to the campaign. “I have never seen a more pressing time or a more direct solution than Ducks Unlimited’s Rescue the Duck Factory campaign. We are encouraging others to donate, and we plan on matching up to $500,000 to keep the ducks coming,” Dickson said. The Rescue the Duck Factory campaign began a year ago in an effort to conserve more than 300,000 acres in the U.S. Prairie Pothole Region. More than 600 landowners lined up to put native grasslands under perpetual easements, forever conserving the crucial breeding habitat of North America’s waterfowl. As of today, Ducks Unlimited has conserved nearly 70,000 acres. “It’s excellent to see the comEllettMayAd2010_2:Layout 1 4/1/10 Skipper Dickson issues his $500,000 challenge at SHOT Show. Joining him are (from left) Jean Hulbert, DU flyway senior vice president, and Philip Milburn, DU director of marketing. mitment from Sports South and the Dicksons regarding their challenge to other companies to support Ducks Unlimited’s RDF campaign and wetland conservation,” said 5:23 PM Page 1 Jean Hulbert, DU flyway senior vice president. For more information about the campaign, and to make a donation, visit the Sports South Web site: www. internetguncatalog.com/duckfactory. T h e F a m i l y T h a t H u n t s T o g e t h e r. . . Father’s Day is around the corner and the kids are looking for that perfect gift. Make sure you have it in stock. With over 60,000 SKUs we have what your customer is looking for. And with 2 day delivery to most locations in the U.S.A. we can get it to you in time for that special day. Why Ellett? Highly Trained Sales Staff Why Ellett? Competitive Pricing Why Ellett? 24/7 Access via Our Website Same Day Shipping On Orders Placed Before 2pm Why Ellett? Why Ellett? Ellett Exclusive Products Give You The Competitive Edge 1-800-845-3711 www.EllettBrothers.com 267 Columbia Ave. Chapin, SC 29036 1-800-845-3711 www.EllettBrothers.com Chapin, SC 29036 10 MAY 2010 267 Columbia Ave. Read SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com