National Hunting and Fishing Day marks 50th anniversary with family friendly photo contest and Honorary Chairman Luke Combs

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium is putting on a celebration to remember, with the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 24, 2022, getting help from country music superstar Luke Combs and hosting an exclusive photo contest for kids.

NHF Day recognizes hunters and anglers for their leadership in wildlife and conservation, and Wonders of Wildlife – the official home of NHF Day – is inviting outdoor enthusiasts nationwide to participate in the celebration of the natural world. Starting today, WOW is hosting a new “Take a Kid Fishing” photo contest, inviting families to submit a photo of their kids fishing. Participants who tag and follow @wondersofwildlife and use the hashtag #GuideToOutside will have the chance to be featured in a special photo exhibit at America’s Best Aquarium, Wonders of Wildlife. Winners will be announced in October.

The National Hunting and Fishing Day organization has partnered with groups across the country to celebrate the holiday, with events ranging from trout stocking for the community in Winchester, Va., to a fly-fishing demonstration with MacDougall Sportsmen’s Club in Waterloo, N.Y.

Honorary Chairman Luke Combs is the reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, and a six-time CMA, three-time Academy of Country Music, and three-time Billboard Music award-winner. He’s also an avid outdoorsman.

“I am humbled to have been named Honorary Chairman for such a special movement for conservation,” he said. “It is so important to protect our lands and waters, and to partner with a conservationist such as Johnny Morris on such a necessary initiative is something I will forever cherish. I encourage all outdoorsmen and women and country music fans to get involved in National Hunting and Fishing Day and to get outside and take future generations fishing.”

In addition to the photo contest, Wonders of Wildlife is also encouraging participants to take the pledge to share the great outdoors with new nature enthusiasts by taking them Luke Combs and Johnny Morris will celebrate the great outdoors at National Hunting and Fishing Day hunting, fishing or target shooting. By taking the pledge online, you’ll be entered for a chance to win outdoor gear. Winners of will be selected and announced September 30th. To enter and for more information, visit https://nhfday.org/pledge/.