America has many great wildlife conservation organizations, so many in fact that their abbreviations can sometimes become confusing. Can you name the wildlife conservation organizations listed below by their mission statements? We’ll give you a hint by providing a photo and the first letter of each word. For instance, National Rifle Association would look like this: N_ _ _ _ _ _ _ R_ _ _ _ A_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The answers are at the end of the quiz, but no peeking ahead (we’ll know)!
1. D _ _ _ _ U_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Our mission is to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.
2. P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F_ _ _ _ _ _ Is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.
3. R_ _ _ _ M_ _ _ _ _ _ _ E_ _ _ F_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Our mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage.
4. W_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ U_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Is the premier nonprofit whitetail organization. Our mission is to raise funds in support of educational programs, wildlife habitat enhancement and acquisition, and the preservation of the shooting sports and hunting tradition for future generations.
5. B_ _ _ A_ _ _ _ _ _ S_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S_ _ _ _ _ _ Is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Since 1968, we have been dedicated to enhancing the sport of bass fishing by advocating for access, conservation and youth fishing.
6. N_ _ _ _ _ _ _ W_ _ _ T_ _ _ _ _ F_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage.
Answers:
1. Ducks Unlimited
2. Pheasants Forever
3. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
4. Whitetails Unlimited
5. Bass Anglers Sportsman Society
6. National Wild Turkey Federation