Yamaha News Yamaha Launches 2016 National Hunting and Fishing Day Sweepstakes

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All-New Kodiak 700 ATV to be Given Away in Support of NHF Day​

Kennesaw, Ga. – January 19, 2016 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, the industry leading manufacturer of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles for outdoorsmen and women, is supporting the National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day) again in 2016, this year giving away the all-new Yamaha Kodiak 700 ATV with Electric Power Steering (EPS) through an online sweepstakes at www.yamahaoutdoors.com/nhfday.

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This is the ninth year Yamaha is sponsoring NHF Day and working to raise funds and awareness through the Assembled in USA Kodiak 700 sweepstakes. The giveaway is being promoted online and at NHF Day events nationwide. Outdoorsmen and women, 18-years-of-age or older, can enter to win by simply registering online through the end of October 2016.


“Everyone at Yamaha is proud to continue our support of NHF Day and its mission by giving away an all-new Kodiak 700 ATV,” said Steve Nessl, marketing manager for Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group. “Partnering with key organizations like NHF Day is integral to Yamaha’s conservation efforts and outreach to outdoor recreational enthusiasts, and this being our ninth year furthers that point.”

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NHF Day serves as the most effective grassroots effort ever taken to promote outdoor sports and conservation. Yamaha, through its relationships with organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International, Buckmasters, Tread Lightly!, National Wild Turkey Federation and NHF Day, among others, is a continued supporter of conservation efforts for outdoor recreational enthusiasts. Scheduled annually on the fourth Saturday of September, this year the celebration of hunting, fishing and conservation is set for September 24th.


“We’re delighted to have Yamaha as an important supporter of NHF Day for almost a decade now,” said Misty Mitchell, director of conservation programs for America’s Wildlife Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Mo. — the official home of National Hunting and Fishing Day. “I’m excited for NHF Day entrants this year, as the all-new Kodiak 700 is an ATV that’s great for the outdoors, and we’re looking forward to another incredible turnout on the online sweepstakes and at our events in September.”


One lucky entrant, 18 years-of-age or older, will win a 2016 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS in Hunter Green, a vehicle Assembled in USA featuring class-leading performance and value for the hard-working utility ATV customer. Total approximate retail value is $8,199. No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes ends 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time onOctober 31, 2016. Winner will be determined by random drawing.


For more information on National Hunting and Fishing Day, visit www.nhfday.org. Complete rules, entry details and additional information are available by visiting www.yamahaoutdoors.com/nhfday. Follow Yamaha Outdoors at www.facebook.com/yamahaoutdoors, www.twitter.com/yamahaoutdoors or www.instagram.com/yamahaoutdoors. #YamahaKodiak700 #Yamaha #YamahaOutdoors



About Yamaha Motor Corp., USA

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, (YMUS) a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.


Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamahamotorsports.com.