Christine Baldwin from Spokane, Wash., Receives All-New 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI

Yamaha is pleased to announce the winner of the 2008 National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) sweepstakes.  Yamaha congratulates Christine Baldwin from Spokane, Wash., for winning the all-new 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI ATV.  Baldwin’s name was selected by random drawing out of more than 13,000 entries.

Yamaha, which also has longstanding relationships with organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club International and Buckmasters, is the first ATV and SxS manufacturer to sponsor NHFD.  Yamaha and NHFD created the ATV sweepstakes to help promote and grow the celebration in 2008.  This was the biggest year for NHFD, which enjoyed a 32 percent increase in the number of registered events and a 44 percent increase in the number of states participating.

The 2008 NHFD celebration took place on Saturday, September 27, across the nation with participation from more than 46 states.  Formalized by Congress as a public reminder that hunters, anglers and shooters are America’s premier conservation supporters – generating $100,000 every 30 minutes for fish, wildlife and habitat programs – the annual event provided an opportunity to introduce new participants to outdoor recreational sports, increase the availability of events for those already interested in participating, and show the nation the impact these activities have on efforts toward conservation.