Dear Friends of the National Whitetail Deer Education Foundation and Deerassic Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 20, 2005

Contact Chris Fausett 740-435-3335

DEERASSIC CLASSIC GIVEAWAY AUGUST 5 AND 6 AT DEERASSIC PARK

CAMBRIDGE – This year’s Deerassic Classic Giveaway features the main Classic drawing all day Saturday and the Big Buck Bonus drawing Friday night. This year the two-day event is bigger than last year and will feature spokesperson Irlene Mandrell both days.

Jon Petz will be performing in addition to acting as host for the 2005 Deerassic Classic and promises to bring a whole new visual, fun and interactive element to the event. Performing over 150 shows per year as a comedy and magical entertainer, Jon has been a featured act on stages throughout the US, Australia and Europe. These have covered everything from the Sydney Opera House in Australia to the Columbus Crew stadium. There are many surprises in store for the Classic attendees, even those without a ticket for the drawings are encouraged to be part of this once a year phenomenon.

Joella Bates, five time World Archery Champion is bringing her United Archery 3-D Pop-Up Competition Course on Saturday with excellent prize opportunities. Joella is also sponsoring two televised hunts through her new television show “Freedom Outdoors,” which will be won by two side raffle ticket holders. Gordon Whittington, editor-in-chief of North American Whitetail Magazine will be on site both days. Hunting University is sponsoring a televised hunt for another lucky side raffle winner, with coverage beginning at The Classic.

Top prize on the $100 Classic ticket is $50,000 cash, in addition to 200 other top-quality prizes. The Big Buck Bonus ticket features a 2005 Luxury Edition Hummer as top prize. You may still purchase the Big Buck Bonus ticket for $25.00 by calling the Deerassic Hotline at 740-435-9500 or online at www.deerassic.com. A complete list of prizes, rules and details can be found on the website, as well as a more detailed list of side raffle items.

This year a new feature of the side raffle opportunities is a 2-story cedar log cabin on a wooded lot in the Salt Fork Region. Additional side raffles have been added for both Friday and Saturday, increasing the opportunities to win including 50/50 drawings being held both days.

Saturday admission is free to Classic ticket holders, and includes free food and soft drinks. Non-ticket holders may attend (including food and The Charlie Daniels concert) for $20 at the gate.

Numbers for both drawings are drawn by ping-pong balls, so your number could win more than once.

On-site camping is available beginning Monday August 1 st. No water or electric hook-ups available.

No one under 18 permitted on the grounds during the weekend. You do not need to be present to win.

All proceeds benefit the non-profit National Whitetail Deer Education Center and the Deerassic Park Education Center’s education programs and infrastructure development, including the construction of the Ohio Whitetail Hall of Fame Museum. See www.deerassic.com for more information about the NWDEF and its mission.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities at the Deerassic Classic Giveaway, including Presenting and Exhibiting levels of Sponsorships, contact Jerry Snapp at 740-680-7878.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 21, 2005

Contact Susan Jividen 740-435-3335

NATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE, CELEBRITIES AND SPONSORS AT THE THIRD ANNUAL DEERASSIC CLASSIC

CAMBRIDGE – Deerassic Park is proud to announce new affiliations for the 2005 Deerassic Classic Giveaway. Joella Bates, a full time hunting professional and five-time world archery champion is bringing her United Archery 3-D Pop-Up Competition Course. Individual and team events will offer excellent prize opportunities – participating attendees will be able to enter multiple times for a nominal fee. Joella is also sponsoring a televised trophy whitetail deer hunt and a turkey hunt through Freedom Outdoors for two lucky side raffle ticket holders.

David “Dirt” King and Charlie Ingram from Hunting University (aired on the Outdoor Life Network) will be on site, providing Classic attendees a unique opportunity to meet these television personalities and hunting experts. Hunting University is also sponsoring a televised deer hunt with Irlene Mandrell for another lucky side raffle winner, with coverage beginning at The Classic.

You may still purchase the Big Buck Bonus ticket for $25.00 by calling the Deerassic Hotline at 740-435-9500 or online at www.deerassic.com. A complete list of prizes, rules and details can be found on the website.

Additional side raffles have been added for both days this year increasing the chances to win including 50/50 drawings. This year a new feature of the side raffle opportunities is a 2-story cedar log cabin on a wooded lot in the Salt Fork Region.

Once again, the Friday Nite Kick-Off Party August 5 th will feature the Big Buck Bonus drawing starting at 6 p.m., spokesperson Irlene Mandrell, and entertainment by Nashville band Third Wheel. Friday admission is free, with food available for purchase. The Charlie Daniels Band will perform Saturday night. Non-ticket holders can enter the Classic on Saturday for $20, which includes free food, the concert and the ability to participate in all of the side raffles.

No one under 18 permitted on the grounds during the weekend. You do not need to be present to win.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities at the Deerassic Classic Giveaway, including Presenting and Exhibiting levels of Sponsorships, contact Jerry Snapp at 740-680-7878.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 25, 2005

Contact Susan Jividen 740-435-3335 for more information.

CAMBRIDGE – The Deerassic Park Education Center, which is supported by the non-profit National Whitetail Deer Education Foundation, announces an open archery demonstration, free to the public, Thursday, August 4, 2005 at Dunning Motor Saless, Inc. of Cambridge.

In conjunction with The Deerassic Classic, Joella Bates will do an archery demonstration and motivation talk for area youth and their parents. Joella is a full time hunting professional and five-time world archery champion with a Masters Degree in Wildlife Biology. Most recently she was inducted into the Outdoor Channel’s Circle of Honor for her personal achievements, contributions toward the perpetuation of our outdoor heritage, and her passion for sharing archery and hunting with others. She has conducted seminars all over the United States, sharing some of her shooting and hunting secrets.

Joella began bowhunting in 1989 and has since taken over 100 animals and over 45 species (subspecies) with a bow. She has shot archery professionally since 1994 and is the first woman to take an Asian Water Buffalo, and an African Cape Buffalo with only a bow.

Joella has a love for both kids and archery and presents enthusiastic programs dedicated to introducing kids to the sport. Encouraging youth to dream and set goals is a personal commitment. She then shows them ways to promote their own self-esteem through archery, as she did, ultimately allowing them to accomplish what they want out of life.