Cypress, CA (7/11/2012) 
                                  - Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., the leading maker 
                                  of ATV and Side- by-Side (SxS) vehicles for 
                                  outdoorsmen and women, is supporting the National 
                                  Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) again in 2012, 
                                  and this year is giving away a Rhino 700 FI 
                                  SxS with a full suite of Genuine Yamaha hunting 
                                  accessories through its annual online sweepstakes.
                                This is the fifth year Yamaha has sponsored 
                                  NHFD, and to honor this milestone, Yamaha is 
                                  giving away the biggest prize ever at: www.yamahaoutdoors.com/nhfday. 
                                  The sweepstakes is being promoted at NHFD events 
                                  nationwide and anyone can enter to win by simply 
                                  registering online at through the end of October 
                                  2012.
                                "The National Hunting and Fishing Day 
                                  is an important reminder and educational tool 
                                  promoting the significant and positive impact 
                                  these activities have on our country," 
                                  said Steve Nessl, marketing manager for Yamaha's 
                                  ATV/SxS group. "Yamaha is proud to be involved 
                                  with NHFD, and we look forward to giving away 
                                  the new Rhino to some lucky outdoors enthusiast 
                                  this fall." Scheduled annually on the fourth 
                                  Saturday of September, this year the celebration 
                                  of hunting, fishing and conservation is set 
                                  for September 22. NHFD serves as the most effective 
                                  grass roots effort ever taken to promote outdoor 
                                  sports and conservation. Yamaha, through its 
                                  relationships with organizations such as Ducks 
                                  Unlimited, Safari Club International, Buckmasters, 
                                  NWTF and NHFD, among others, is a continued 
                                  supporter of conservation efforts for outdoor 
                                  recreational enthusiasts.
                                "We're thrilled to have Yamaha on for 
                                  another year of support," said Misty Mitchell, 
                                  Director of Conservation Programs for Wonders 
                                  of Wildlife museum in Springfield, Mo. - the 
                                  official home of National Hunting and Fishing 
                                  Day. "The ATV giveaway has been a huge 
                                  hit amongst NHFD participants, and we look forward 
                                  to another great turnout at all of our events 
                                  nationwide."
                                One lucky entrant, 18 years-of-age or older, 
                                  will win a 2012 Rhino 700 FI that is assembled 
                                  in the U.S.A. and comes with a number of hunting 
                                  accessories. Total approximate retail value 
                                  is $13,387.40. No purchase necessary. The sweepstakes 
                                  ends at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on 
                                  October 31, 2012. The winner will be determined 
                                  by random drawing.
                                More information on NHFD available at www.nhfday.org. 
                                  Complete rules, entry details and additional 
                                  information are available by visiting www.yamahaoutdoors.com/nhfday 
                                  and you can follow Yamaha Outdoors at www.facebook.com/yamahaoutdoors