Steve is right, it was associated with a national organization in the beginning but is now independent.
I am guilty of being a bit detatched from them due to work and then long-term hunting obligations (which still complicate things) but now that I'm officially retired I feel the need to do a bit more to make sure they survive.
Did I hear you say “officially”?
Best news (so far) of the new year. But, July is coming. My towel gets rolled up and thrown in on the 3rd.
The shoot sounds like fun, but, it is a bit off the bus line for me.
Best,
Ted