Highland - The Hudson Valley Branch of the Quality Deer Management Association (HV-QDMA) was recently awarded a grant from another local New York state based conservation organization - the Catskills Region Friends of the National Rifle Association (NRA). The grant of $750 will be used by the HV-QDMA Branch to purchase a new laptop; which, in turn, will help with several upcoming activities, including: hunter education classes sponsored by the HV-QDMA Branch, as well as shooting sports presentations and several seminars, field days and workshops being held around the Hudson Valley. “This is a fine example of how outdoor sporting organizations can work together to benefit communities, wildlife, and the environment”, said Charlie Fiscella, president of HV-QDMA. Every year the Friends of NRA generously awards a grant to a deserving cause through an application process. “We will be sure to put these resources to good use and it will help us educate hundreds of people throughout the year. Giving people a better understanding of wildlife and habitat stewardship, along with the positive aspects of shooting sports, is what the QDMA and NRA is all about” continued Fiscella.