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Getting outside in the winter, honorary award & recipients AND MORE. Outdoor Writers Association of America FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Our mission: improve the professional skills of our members, set Turning up a treasure the highest ethical and communications standards, encourage AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 | VOL. 80, NO. 5 arlier this year, I ventured spective members of OWAA. The public enjoyment to Missoula, Montana, on a list includes such luminaries as Nash and conservation of Emission. Buckingham and Zane Grey. natural resources The goal was to unlock two OWAA At a follow-up meeting, Ackerman and mentor the next storage units to see what was there, was named OWAA’s first president; generation of profes- CONTENTS what to keep and what to discard. Taylor, honorary president; Gregory sional outdoor communicators. Jessica Seitz and her husband, Tuck- Clark, vice president; Johnson, treasur- er, came over from Washington with er; and Patterson, secretary. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS several file cabinets filled with OWAA According to later OWAA history 2814 Brooks St., Box 442 records. Paul Queneau chipped in with books, El Comancho is identified Missoula, MT 59801 extra muscle, as did my brother-in-law as W.L. Phillips and described as “a 406-728-7434, Fax: 406-728-7445 12 and travel partner, Jay Snyder. rugged individual who supposedly [email protected], owaa.org Over the course of several days, we lived with the Comanche Indians as a STAFF consolidated the holdings to one site youngster.” Executive Director: Phil Bloom while donating odds and ends (such as The Nebraska Authors website entry Conference Services Director: Jessica Seitz 10 box fans) to Goodwill and shred- on Phillips identifies him as Walter Publications Editor: Suzanne Downing ding around 2,000 pounds of old bank Shelley Phillips, so W.S. and not W.L., Designer: Betsy Alvarez statements and EIC entries from as far but it supports the notion he spent PRESIDENT back as the 1980s. time with several Indian tribes in Ne- Tim Mead, North Carolina Office furniture, artwork, memora- braska and accompanied an Otoe chief OFFICERS 8 11 bilia, copies of every issue of Outdoors on buffalo hunts. A self-taught writer 1st Vice President: Pat Wray, Oregon Unlimited and significant records are and illustrator, Phillips wrote a na- 2nd Vice President: Christine Peterson, now securely stored under one roof. tionally syndicated newspaper column Wyoming p.8 | VERMONT WELCOMES OWAA p.12 | STORY OF JACK MINER ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Among the treasures was an item (Teepee Tales) and in 1904 founded Secretary: Tom Wharton, Utah By Gary W. Moore Treasurer: Tom Sadler, Virginia PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE p.4 that I had never seen. the Pacific Sportsman Magazine. p.14 | 2019 EXCELLENCE IN CRAFT It is a framed copy of the program For what it’s worth, the back side BOARD MEMBERS p.10 | WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BE AWARD WINNERS NEW VP AND SECRETARY p.6 from the 1927 Izaak Walton League of the framed historic document John Kruse, Washington AN OUTDOOR WRITER? HONORARY AWARD RECIPIENTS p.9 of America convention where OWAA reveals the program and the menu for Ann Simpson, Virginia By Bob "Greenie" Grewell p.24 | WINNING PHOTO ESSAYS Danielle Taylor, Pennsylvania BOOKSHELF p.29 was formed. The place was the Hotel the IWLA gathering. Attendees were Sherman in Chicago. served cream of asparagus soup, filet Ruth Hoyt, Texas p.11 | HIDE, SURVIVE OR THRIVE? ASSOCIATION UPDATE p.30 What’s truly special about the mignon, potatoes O’Brien, and other Ken Keffer, Iowa By Peter Schroeder document is the back page, where our delicacies. Shawn Perich, Minnesota founders scratched out the following The featured speaker was Herbert Nick Lowrey, South Dakota statement and dated it April 9, 1927: Hoover, then U.S. Secretary of Com- Gary Moore, Vermont merce. When he ran for president a Emily Stone, Wisconsin We, the undersigned, being agreed that couple years later, Hoover described COUNSELS an organization of recognized outdoor Prohibition as a “noble enterprise” and Attorney: William Jay Powell, Missouri writers should be formed in America, for vowed to enforce the law banning the Medical: William W. Forgey, Indiana the purpose of bettering our profession, to sale of alcohol. Supporter Liaison: Katie McKalip, give stability and standing to the same, If you don’t see the irony in Hoover Montana and eliminate untruths from stories of speaking at the event where OWAA Copyright August/September 2019 by Outdoor the outdoors, do hereby form the Outdoor was founded, you’ve never attended a Writers Association of America Inc. Reproduc- Writers Association of America. hospitality room at an OWAA confer- tion in whole or in part without permission is ence. prohibited. The contents of Outdoors Unlimited do not necessarily represent the opinion or en- Below that proclamation are dorsement of OWAA, its staff, officers, directors ON THE COVER signatures from Morris Ackerman, — Phil Bloom is OWAA's interim ex- or members. Outdoors Unlimited (ISSN 0030- BY LEFTY RAY CHAPA | "2 Poles” won second place in the EIC People category. Chapa, from San Antonio, Texas, took home four Peter P. Carney, Cal Johnson, Buell A. ecutive director. Reach him at pbloom@ 7181) is published bimonthly by Outdoor Writers Patterson, Ed G. Taylor, Jack Miner, owaa.org or 406-552- Association of America Inc., 2814 Brooks St., Box EIC awards at the Little Rock conference, including two first-place winners and two seconds. 442, Missoula, MT 59801. Periodicals postage El Comancho and Mrs. Hal Kane 4049. paid at Missoula, MT, and additional mailing Clements. offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Another 30 names fill the bottom Outdoors Unlimited, Outdoor Writers Associa- tion of America Inc., 2814 Brooks St., Box 442, half of the page representing pro- Missoula, MT 59801.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Federal aid of facilities for the public’s enjoyment of where know best is the Eastern cottontail. state wildlife lands (for wildlife-related Though its local numbers fluctuate, it is spending reply recreation) are also allowed expenditures. generally abundant. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service audits Steve also objected to restrictions on state PR expenditures at 5-year intervals to road access within state wildlife lands. A hero’s regard Stephen Carpenteri’s letter, printed in ensure compliance. “Many (roads) have been gated off to keep OU’s April/May issue, warrants reply by In supporting his call for a narrow appli- hunters out of the very land they had its misrepresentation of the Federal Aid in cation of PR funds, Carpenteri oversim- paid for,” he wrote in his OU letter. My att Nickell was among the day I’m going to make videos like Kris Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robert- plifies the status of several wildlife species, state, Pennsylvania, has 1.5 million acres folks I floated 187 miles down Millgate.” or “I’ll get a dog named Bella son), its inaccuracy about the conservation especially cottontail rabbits. He wrote, of “state game lands,” where it expends Mthe Grand Canyon with last and become a famous duck hunter.” You status of popular wildlife species, and, “…the brush-loving cottontail rabbit is PR funds. As a hunter who has helped to fall. At the outset, Colleen Miniuk, who get the idea. more subjectively, with an eye toward the already listed as endangered in some East- support these lands’ acquisition and man- put the trip together, had us introduce How should you act to earn a hero’s kinds of experiences we hope for ourselves ern states.” In regard to the cottontail with agement, I do not wish them to be widely ourselves. After I finished brief remarks regard? as hunters. which hunters are most familiar, Carpen- open to motorized access, as Steve would identifying myself as a retired academic, I was sure my career would be first base Steve asserts that any use of Pitt- teri’s statement is untrue. have them. Colleen said, “He didn’t tell you, he also for the Tigers or fishing editor for one of man-Robertson funds by state wildlife Three species of cottontail rabbits Neither do I wish every acre of state writes books.” the “Big Three.” Other factors intervened agencies for activities other than “habitat inhabit the eastern third of the country. lands to be intensively managed with So, I was “outed” as an outdoor writer. and I drifted into academic life. About 35 management and improvement” is inap- These include the ubiquitous Eastern “chain saws and bush hogs,” as Steve After asking what sort of things I years ago Ken Dunwoody, then publisher propriate and counter to the legislation’s cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus), the advocates. I understand the merit of these wrote, Matt was sure he had read some at Game and Fish Publications, asked me intent. Steve also makes it clear that his Appalachian cottontail (Sylvilagus obscurus) practices and support them as part of OWAA President Tim Mead is a free- of my pieces. Almost every day on the if I’d ever written any outdoor items. I interpretation of habitat management is and the New England Cottontail (Sylvila- well-planned strategies to benefit a range lance writer and photographer from trip, he was certain he had seen my work, explained to Ken my youthful goals but more narrow than both the law’s original gus transitionalis). Overwhelmingly, the of early-succession wildlife, including North Carolina with hundreds of credits though he could not recall which article said, “No. I’ve written lots of academic crafters, and a series of secretaries of Inte- Eastern cottontail outnumbers the others. ruffed grouse, and I believe that is how in national and regional magazines. it was. pieces but no outdoor work.” rior, who administer PR fund distribution It is true that the New England cottontail they are employed in my state. What too When I was a kid and mom and dad Within a couple days, Aaron Pass, to the states. He characterizes using these is state-listed as endangered in Maine and often follows such practices, however, loaded my sister and me in the car to then editor of Carolina Game and Fish, funds for purposes outside his interpreta- New Hampshire, but this rabbit occupies is rampant infestation by invasives like head “north” – perhaps to the family obviously at the suggestion of Ken Dun- tion as “squandered.” small fragments of remaining habitat, multi-flora rose, garlic mustard, knotweed cabin near Lake Superior or some other woody, called to offer an opportunity to In fact, state wildlife agencies may use having been supplanted by sportsmen’s and a growing list of others. When I go destination in northern Michigan – we write for his magazine. I accepted, and PR for a range of conservation-related introduction of the Eastern cottontail into into the woods to hunt a spring gobbler, Tim Mead played games as we traveled. Don’t worry, the rest is history. initiatives. When PR funds are used for its range. I’d like to kill a turkey, but I also hope OWAA president I’ll come back to Matt. So, what’s the link between Matt Nick- habitat management/improvement, the The Appalachian cottontail lives in that a glimpse of blooming trillium, or the [email protected] Sister Nancy and I had no iPads to ell’s confidence he had read at least some law in no way specifies the money must ridge-top scrub, from western Pennsylva- scent of mountain azalea will be part of entertain us. Among the games we played of my trout fishing articles and a youth be directed solely toward “game” species nia to northern Alabama, but nowhere are my experience. Invasives like barberry and was our version of the popular TV show, accepting without doubt the wisdom sought by we hunters. Instead, the law al- its population trends well understood. The multi-flora do not satisfy that ideal. What’s My Line. I always lost because and advice of the outdoor writers whose lows—even encourages—use of the money International Union for the Conservation High-quality hunting experiences I picked one of the Detroit Tigers or work he devoured month after month? to support broad conservation work. The of Nature rates the Appalachian cottontail involve more than a maximum density another of my other heroes – A. J. Mc- The link is there are people out there who law states that funds “…should be used as “NT” (near threatened), but nowhere is of game. Part of meaningful hunting and Clane, Ted Trueblood, Jason Lucas and depend on us to provide reliable guid- to address the unmet needs for a diverse it state-listed, although both Maryland and fishing is coming to know a native place Ray Bergman. When Sports Afield, Out- ance. They accept the flies we recommend array of wildlife and associated habitats, Pennsylvania designate the species as “in in an intimate way. Such a perspective door Life, and Field and Stream came, I to catch trout and the guns we suggest are including species that are not hunted or need of conservation.” gives us the best shot at keeping hunting studied articles written by these guys. As appropriate for the game they seek. fished, for wildlife conservation, wildlife Carpenteri’s assertion that “the cotton- relevant in a changing world. a teenager, I knew they and others spoke Some are kids who romanticize us as conservation education, and wildlife-as- tail rabbit is already listed as endangered truth. heroes. The future of outdoor recreation sociated recreation projects.” Research, in some Eastern states,” then, is highly — Ben Moyer Byron Dalrymple was one of my rests with them – and what we tell them. surveys, reintroductions, and development misleading. The rabbit that hunters every- Farmington, Pennsylvania heroes. He lived in Wolverine, Michi- Some are adults like Matt, who meet gan. Wolverine then, and now, was small us by chance and are a little dazzled by enough that a letter addressed to Mr. By- the encounter. A few years ago fishing in ron Dalrymple got to him. He answered Alaska I met a fellow angler from Casper, share adventures, and delve into what night by officers, presenters, and some several letters with long typewritten Wyoming. I asked if he knew Christine Conference we are about. Besides being friendly and very deserving people honored with letters – complete with strikeovers. I still Peterson. He said he did not know her helpful folks, so many OWAA members awards. Communicating from the heart have them. but read her work regularly. The rest of testimonial are simply outstanding with camera, key- “with the poet’s soul” (to borrow from There are people reading this who are the week he seemed to give me special board, words, and images. It is a privilege the poetic Kay Ellerhoff) made us all feel heroes to unknown admirers. Kids who attention because I knew Christine. My heartfelt thanks for a fine, fun, and to spend them time with them. The point proud to be part of a great conference read our articles, see our videos, devour Young and old – we owe these people meaningful 2019 OWAA Conference about members being good with words and a wonderful organization. our books. Kids who think, “I want to our best. We are the custodians of our in Little Rock. I really enjoyed the site was especially driven home at Monday be a writer like Jack Ballard.” or, “Some- outdoor tradition. Don’t drop the ball. and sessions. Most of all, I enjoyed the night’s Honorary Awards Banquet. The — Bill Graham people. What a treat it is to be with other top conference highlight for me was the Platte City, Mo. outdoor communicators to talk shop, words spoken from the podium that
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OWAA board elects Peterson VP, Outdoors Unlimited has a new editor Wharton secretary – Suzanne Downing
award, but immediately realized the value MISSOULA, Montana -- Suzanne OWAA website and social media. of both the conference experience and Downing joined OWAA in June as its In 2006, she earned a bachelor’s degree OWAA’s network of members. I want to communications manager and editor of in English/graphic art & design from help OWAA offer that same experience to Outdoors Unlimited, the association's Saint Xavier University in Chicago, where even more members. I hope to continue flagship magazine. she focused on outdoor, environmental OWAA’s outreach efforts to outdoor com- “Suzanne comes to OWAA with a and humanitarian issue reporting and municators in and outside of the organi- wide variety of skills and experience from worked as an international photojournal- zation and help it grow and address the writing to editing to photography,” said ist and associate marketing director in the challenges of an ever-changing industry." Paul Queneau, OWAA's immediate past Midwest for many years. Wharton is a retired reporter and col- president and conservation editor for the "I’m a naturalist at heart,” she said. “I umnist for The Salt Lake Tribune where Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Bugle enjoy seeing a majestic elk just as much he worked for more than 45 years writing magazine. “I’ve worked with her first as as a tiny wild orchid. I look forward to and photographing outdoors, prep sports, an intern at our magazine, then later as a working with and learning from a myriad and small town life in Utah. He still freelancer. of outdoor communicators who share my Image courtesy of Christine Peterson Image courtesy of Tom Wharton writes and lectures on Utah topics. “She is equal parts creative and enter- passion for the great outdoors.” During his 38-year tenure as an prising, and a self-starter who is always Image courtesy of Suzanne Downing. Downing said she always dreamed of OWAA member, Wharton has served professional, thoughtful and well-orga- living in the mountains, so she moved MISSOULA, Mont. – OWAA’s board Country News and others. She recently the organization as president (1998), nized. Plus, she’s just a darn nice person. across the country from Indiana to Mon- of directors elected Christine Peterson of completed a three-year term on OWAA's board chairman (1999), a committee What a great fit to guide the pages of and photographer covering environmen- tana in 2015 with her husband, Joe, to Laramie, Wyoming, as second vice presi- board of directors and was named board volunteer more than 50 times, and local Outdoors Unlimited.” tal science, natural resource and conserva- settle into a small cabin on the Nine Mile dent and Tom Wharton of Salt Lake City, member of year in 2018. Before launch- chair of two conferences – Salt Lake Downing recently earned her master’s tion issues throughout the West. Creek in Huson, Montana. Utah, as secretary at its summer meeting ing her freelance career, Peterson was (1990) and St. George, Utah (2001). He degree in environmental science journal- In addition to her role as Outdoors When she’s not seeking and pitching in Little Rock, Arkansas. managing editor and outdoors editor also played key roles in the formation ism from the University of Montana and Unlimited editor, Downing will contrib- stories that will get her outside, Downing Peterson and Wharton officially took of the Casper Star-Tribune, Wyoming's of OWAA’s Newspaper Section and the continues working as a freelance writer ute to communications efforts on the loves exploring new parts of Montana. their new offices June 24, the same day statewide newspaper. move of headquarters from Pennsylvania Tim Mead of Charlotte, North Carolina, Peterson's duties in the coming year to Montana. began his one-year term as OWAA’s new include working with Wray to develop Wharton has written several books in president. He replaces Paul Queneau of program content for OWAA's 2020 addition to his award-winning reporting Missoula, Montana. conference June 27-29 at Jay Peak, Ver- for The Tribune that include a Pulitzer Wharton replaces Colleen Miniuk, mont. She will become OWAA president Prize nomination for the series “The Year Toyota helps 2 students attend conference whose three-year term as secretary ended in 2021. of the Great Lake’ published in 1991. at the Little Rock conference. She lives in Laramie with her hus- “I’m honored to take on the secretary Two college students – Shekinah Corea her the opportunity to connect with He currently works on social media The board also promoted Pat Wray to band, 3-year-old daughter, and a yellow role of OWAA, a group I first joined in from Biola University in California and established media professionals and learn and a blog website for firearms. Talley first vice president for the coming year. Labrador. 1981,” Wharton said. “The organization Jeremy Talley from Henderson State vital information from them. also has been working with some of Peterson is a freelance writer with “I care deeply about OWAA and about has meant a great deal to me over the University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas – "I came to OWAA not sure what his professors on a documentary about byline credits in Outdoor Life, National its future," Peterson said. "I attended years. I look forward to offering whatever attended OWAA’s conference in Little to expect, and I came out with more white nose syndrome in bats that will be Geographic, Cool Green Science, High my first conference to receive an EIC I can to the board and organization.” Rock this year courtesy of a new Toyota excitement and enthusiasm for the distributed to middle schools across the “Let’s Go Places” Scholarship program. outdoors and outdoor writing than I had country. Curt McAllister, Midwest regional ever experienced before,” Corea said. “I got to go into caves and rappel manager of corporate communications “Every conversation was full of so much down into a 60-foot trench,” he said. for Toyota, was on hand in Little Rock rich information and passion for each The Toyota scholarship, launched this to introduce Corea and Talley at a break- individual’s area of expertise. year with OWAA, provided the two fast sponsored by Toyota. “For someone who had always longed first-time OWAA conference attendees Corea, 18, is a public relations major to be part of the outdoors world and funds to cover registration, lodging, at Biola. until now was never awarded the chance, meals and the opportunity to attend all “When I saw Toyota’s email that they every person opened a door to some- sessions and activities at the Little Rock chose me for the scholarship, I couldn’t thing new and wonderful that will leave conference. wait to get to Little Rock,” she said. “It an impact for a lifetime." OWAA intends to partner with Toyota was a big surprise.” Talley, 22, studies innovative media in offering student scholarships for the She said the OWAA conference gave and photography at Henderson State. 2020 conference in Jay Peak, Vermont.
6 OUTDOORS UNLIMITED | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 OWAA.ORG/OU | OUTDOORS UNLIMITED 7 OWAA’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE: JUNE 27-29, 2020 NEWS FROM HEADQUARTERS Vermont Welcomes OWAA 2019 Honorary Award Recipients Five members received OWAA’s most distinguished awards National Geographic Online, and Grist. during the group's annual conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) of Idaho hired him in 2001 OWAA also presented an honorary membership to Jessica as communications director, and he launched TNC's first blog, Seitz, a nine-year employee of the organization who announced Idaho Nature Notes, which led to his developing a science-based she is stepping down as conference coordinator and Excellence blog for TNC’s global organization—Cool Green Science. In Craft contest coordinator due to a family move to Seattle. He is now director of science communications for TNC and editor and lead writer for Cool Green Science. He writes about J. HAMMOND BROWN MEMORIAL AWARD everything from cutting-edge research to weird backyard nature OWAA’s most prestigious recognition of a member for devoted past to outdoor recreation. service to the organization over a period of continuous years. He recently published his first book, "Fishing Through the Apocalypse: An Angler’s Adventures in the 21st Century" (Ly- RECIPIENT: COLLEEN MINIUK, CHANDLER, ARIZONA. ons Press). Since joining OWAA in 2010, Miniuk has served a three-year term on the board of directors followed by a three-year term on JACKIE PFEIFFER MEMORIAL AWARD the executive committee as board secretary. She was voted board Awarded for exemplifying warmth and radiance, goodwill, helpful- member of the year an unprecedented four times, including this ness, generosity and kindness to others. Members and their spouses Image courtesy of Jay Peak year. are eligible for this award. Resort in Vermont Her contributions include chief of the Photography Sec- tion, chief judge of the Illustration-Graphics category of EIC, RECIPIENT: KAY MORTON ELLERHOFF, HELENA, craft improvement session presenter at conferences, judge of MONTANA. the Photo Scavenger Hunt and chair of the Member Services In presenting the Jackie Pfeiffer Memorial Award to this year’s Committee. recipient Kay Morton Ellerhoff, Bill Powell said he thinks of it She also stepped in as interim executive director of OWAA as “The Sweetheart of OWAA Award.” BY GARY W. MOORE everyone to see and do. visit sugar houses and taste maple syrup, for the first half of 2017. The award is given to honor the special qualities that Jackie International Lake Memphremagog is a maple sugar and other maple products Pfeiffer brought to OWAA and encourages everyone to exhib- UNE IN VERMONT is a won- short drive from Jay Peak. There you can before deciding on your purchases. EXCELLENCE IN CRAFT AWARD it these qualities of genuine warmth and radiance, goodwill, derful time. Everything is a vibrant find waterfront restaurants, a tour boat The options for pre and post trips in For outstanding effort in upholding the OWAA creed and continued helpfulness, generosity, and kindness to others, especially at Jgreen, farmers are haying, the cows and a beautiful beach. Vermont and the surrounding region are excellence in craft. conference. are in the pastures, anglers are on the Hikers will find amazing trails, from endless. I will be soliciting your ideas on Powell said, “Practically everyone who has attended one of waters, and hikers on the trails. the 272-mile Long Trail that traverses the what you want to see and do as I work RECIPIENT: DAN SMALL, WESTBY, WISCONSIN. these (conferences) over the past years knows firsthand her joy You will want to bring the family as backbone of the state from Massachusetts with Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire Small’s diverse and successful career sets a standard of excellence of life, her brilliance, her generosity, her talents as a speaker, there will be much for them to do at Jay to Quebec and passes over Jay Peak, to and the various businesses and organiza- worthy of this award. quick conversationalist, (and) her acquaintance with nearly Peak and around the region. The resort the Appalachian Trail that enters Vermont tions to make this the best conference ever. Since becoming producer and host of the Outdoor Wiscon- everyone in the world.” has a wonderful indoor waterpark that is from Massachusetts and continues with Burlington, where many will fly in, is sin television show in 1984, he has produced and presented enjoyed by all ages, a tram that rises to the the Long Trail a third of the way up Ver- just an hour and a half from Jay Peak as hundreds—maybe thousands—of radio and television shows, OUTSTANDING BOARD MEMBER summit, golf, tennis and mountain biking. mont before splitting off and heading east is Montreal. Historic Quebec City is a and podcasts, written countless magazine and newspaper OF THE YEAR Check it out at http://jaypeakresort.com. to cross into New Hampshire at Hanover, 3-hour drive. Boston is a 3 1/2 hour drive articles, authored four books, served as editor of Wisconsin Voted on and presented by OWAA’s board of directors. The Green Mountain State has so cross the Dartmouth College campus and if you choose to fly there. Outdoor News, and, later, as a contributing editor for that same much to offer, from 125-mile-long Lake head north through the White Mountains Be sure to bring your passport or en- publication. RECIPIENT: COLLEEN MINIUK. Champlain that forms the border between and on to Maine and Mt. Katahdin. hanced license as Jay Peak is just six miles As testament, his work has earned 90 awards in OWAA’s Ex- In addition to fulfilling her duties as board secretary, Miniuk Vermont and New York and extends into New Hampshire is an hour’s drive east from the border between the U.S. and cellence in Craft program—59 for radio, 25 for television, and was instrumental in developing and formalizing a mentor pro- Quebec to the Connecticut River, New from Jay Peak. Mount Washington, the Quebec. You will want to visit the Eastern six for print media. Twice, works by him were chosen as OWAA gram that will be launched this year. England’s longest, that divides Vermont highest peak in the east, is a half hour Townships or perhaps Montreal or Quebec President’s Choice Awards—the best of the best. and New Hampshire. further. There you can hike to the sum- City. COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR In between are mountains and valleys mit, drive the Auto Road or ride the Cog The one thing you won’t see is bill- JADE OF CHIEFS AWARD Recognizes excellence, commitment and service and going beyond with picturesque small towns, rivers, Railway for a unique experience. boards. Vermont outlawed them in 1968, Nominated, voted on and presented by past award winners known the call of duty while serving on an OWAA committee. streams, lakes and ponds just awaiting Foodies will love the many farmer’s so no crass advertising will block your view as the “Circle of Chiefs.” anglers, swimmers, canoeists and kayakers. markets, farm to table restaurants, pick of the scenery. RECIPIENT: DANIELL TAYLOR, SUMMERVILLE, From Ben and Jerry's to the Shelburne your own berries farms and countless brew We want you to come and explore our RECIPIENT: MATTHEW MILLER, BOISE, IDAHO. PENNSYLVANIA. Museum, Church Street in Burlington, pubs, wineries and several distilleries. beautiful state and the surrounding region. After an early career writing about performing arts, Miller She is the third recipient of this award, earning the honor for and Montpelier, the nation’s least populat- Many people equate Vermont with ma- Once you do, you will return again and turned to freelance writing about the outdoors and penned arti- her diligent efforts to recruit candidates as part of the Officer ed state capitol and the only one without ple syrup as the state is the largest produc- again. Should you decide to move to cles for Sports Afield, Living Bird, Bugle, Backcountry Journal, Nominating Committee. a McDonald's, there is something for er of the sweet product in the U.S. You can Vermont, we would welcome you.
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unselfishly share their knowledge regarding how to view, develop, and finalize salable articles for publication. Hopefully our writings have a positive impact on readers and promote many helpful ideas they can use in their fa- vor. Your written facts have established a credible record of success. How many days have you dealt with adverse weather, costly trips, unsuccessful Hide, Survive outcomes, only to return home and still have a positive attitude about what you encountered? These are points we must Many people would like to write, but not everyone can. Photo by Suzanne Downing. share with readers. I guess you might say outdoor writers are the “sacrificial lambs” for our readers OR THRIVE? BY BOB “GREENIE” GREWELL | print. when it comes to giving them an avenue to MT. STERLING, OHIO Over the years I have met and bonded their successes. I have always been grateful Winter can be a time for doing your best work with remarkable outdoor writers who have I could cut the ice so someone else would NE OF THE TRUISMS of become my family. I have studied their be more productive. this outdoor writing adventure techniques and skills, which I hope has Outdoor writing isn’t the most uplifting Ois simply being outdoors. helped me advance. financial factor in anyone’s life, but I have East Glacier, Montana in sunset. Photo by Suzanne Downing. Hands-on experience and talent can’t be If any of us planned to be wealthy learned everyone should make a “mark” in manufactured and isolated. It appears to with our “words” we were misguided. Ev- life and not a “stain.” be built through a person’s actual experi- ery hour we spend outdoors developing Never stop doing what makes you BY PETER SCHROEDER | SEATTLE, WASHINGTON and deer barely survive as they struggle through snowdrifts to ences, desires and innate creative moti- articles will never be equaled financially. happy. Never stop chasing your dreams. forage for food — and try to avoid predators such as wolves vations. The results might not have been Therefore, we must love what we pursue. Never stop focusing on your love of being OULD YOU RATHER BE AMONG 3 and coyotes. there in the first place. Many people would Each of us has a deep appreciation of an outdoor writer because what you com- MILLION PEOPLE who visit the park in Meanwhile, wolves, coyotes and moose thrive. With large like to write, but not everyone can. the outdoors. We share our hunting, municate through your work just might be “Wsummer or just 100,000 who arrive in win- paws, wolves and coyotes can run on the top of snow and have Therefore, each of us writes for a multi- fishing and other outdoor experiences to your epitaph and a foundation of securing ter?” said Rick Hoeninghausen, director of sales and market- ready pickings of slow-moving elk, rabbits and creatures more tude of personal reasons. To be published, inform others and to express ourselves. outdoor sports in a futuristic world where ing for Xanterra Parks & Resorts, which runs concessions in restricted in their movements. Moose, with their unique, high- our written creations better be factual, And we do so because published results humans sometimes place personal profits Yellowstone National Park. ly flexible leg joints, can easily move through snowdrifts while informative and devoid of negative moral are extremely gratifying. In the begin- over the future of our landscapes and Guiding our group on cross-country skis through Yellow- their coats of hollow, insulating hairs enable them to stay warm and illegal ramifications. We must inform, ning, each of us has obviously said to wildlife. stone, Hoeninghausen said, “With fewer people, it’s quieter in in winter storms. entertain and excite readers, or we haven’t ourselves, “I think I want to be an outdoor I don’t believe I’ve ever regretted my winter. There are no cars, and animals are easier to spot and The same three options are available to us as outdoor com- done our job. writer.” decision to be an outdoor writer. I hope photograph against the snow with no leaves on trees to block municators. Unfortunately, too many simply hide during win- So, where do outdoor writers come Many people consider outdoor writ- none of you have either. views. Herds come down from the mountains and you see ter. We close ourselves indoors like bears in comfortable homes from? Why would you read this? You ers teachers and pre-experience adventurers more wildlife in meadows: bobcats, antelope, foxes and bison.” and offices, only occasionally emerging for a breath of fresh air. might already be a published writer or an who have grasped every outdoor experi- — Bob “Greenie” Grewell is a member of As we glide past steamy geothermal features deep into wood- But the wolves and moose among us see winter in a different inspiring subject. ence they write about. Your distinct ideas, the Outdoor Writers of Ohio. He submitted lands, we keep a respectful distance from the occasional moose light. This is time to get outdoors to track down those stories I recall telling my family in the late knowledge and motivations enable you this to OU. During a 40-year career as an and herds of elk and bison while admiring the snow-covered and photos in a sometimes harsh, but stunning, environment, 1960s that I would love to be an outdoor to write articles that add new insight to outdoor writer, he has produced more than park. With our added speed on skis, we continue deeper into where there’s less competition for opportunities that winter writer. I was told it wasn’t easy and that readers outdoor adventures. 1,500 magazine and newspaper articles the woods than summer hikers would normally go, giving us offers. it wouldn’t make me wealthy, but some- Outdoor writer groups were created to for dozens of publications. He has been an views of Yellowstone National Park that few have seen. The biggest excuse for remaining indoors is frigid tempera- thing motivated me to go for it. I just kept promote and preserve the future of out- OWO member for 35 years and served that "In winter, all wild creatures adopt one of three strategies tures. But there’s no such thing as being cold; there’s only inad- trying. I kept making mistakes. Occasion- door journalism. Tagging along with ex- state group as president, vice president, board during the harsh winter months: hide, survive or thrive," equate clothing. Get the right wardrobe, rent or buy the right ally I’d get lucky. But I truly believed just perienced writers and photographers gives member, and supporting member chairman. Hoeninghausen said. Bears and many smaller animals hide by gear, and join those who seek out special stories throughout the maybe one day I would see my name in you a foundation. The majority will Grewell lives in Mt. Sterling, Ohio. hibernating in dens or burrowing underground. Elk, bison, solitary and spectacular months of winter.
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A spirit of determination "THE FOWL OF THE AIR RECOGNIZED ME AS THEIR OHN (JACK) MINER WAS BORN IN 1865 in Dover and refuge. Between 1909 and 1915, Miner banded 50,000 DEADLY ENEMY. HENCE Center, Ohio (now Westlake, Ohio), the son of a brick ducks, and in 1915 he began banding Canada geese, whose THE GERMINATION OF THIS Jmaker. numbers had seen a sharp decline. Appropriate, since Miner later helped lay the foundation for A black duck he banded in 1909 was later recovered by W.E. THOUGHT WHICH SPROUTED OWAA. More on that later. Bray of Anderson, South Carolina, on Jan. 14, 1910. The re- In 1878, Miner’s family moved to a 100-acre wooded proper- covery of the duck was a pivotal moment: It proved that ducks AND GREW IN MY MIND: THAT ty in Kingsville, Ontario (now 400 acres). and geese coming to the Sanctuary migrated south, and that THEY WOULD KNOW A FRIEND At age 14, Miner went to work with his father and uncle their migration patterns could be tracked through the alumi- IF THEY HAD ONE.” at their brick and tile business, and in 1922 he replaced his num bands attached to their right legs. humble wood frame house with a brick house, constructed The bands included Miner’s address and a Bible quote, which from brick made in the factory. It still stands today at 332 Road became of particular interest for hunters and the public. When 3 West in Kingsville, Ontario, and is restored to when Miner hunters recovered a bird, they would send Miner information lived in the house. on where, when and by whom the bird was harvested. Over the In his autobiography, Miner recounts running barefooted years Miner received thousands of letters and returned alumi- through the woods and on the family farm where he found a num bands. Many hunters and the curious public also wrote route that was only two letters asking questions miles to the factory. about the birds and He spent “three to five visited the Sanctuary. hours a day wandering Miner embarked on a through the virgin for- North American lecture est, visiting and study- tour in 1910 with all ing all the creatures that profits directed to the lived there…” operation of the Sanctu- His observations of ary. The tour lasted 30 wildlife in the woods years. led Miner and his Despite having brother, Ted, to find learned to read and work as hunting guides write later in life, Miner to help supplement the became a prolific writer family income. Jack on wildlife and sport and Ted were asked by hunting in magazines prominent members across North America. Image courtesy of Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation of Kingsville society Image courtesy of Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation He was a guest speak- and other towns to be er at the 1927 Izaak their guides on hunting Walton League’s annual Refuge Directors, wildlife experts, nature Sanctuary.” through visitors to the Sanctuary. He excursions. banquet in Chicago, where future U.S. President Herbert writers, and government officials. His The first two Canada geese to the Kel- gave throughout his life what was greatly In 1904, Miner founded one of the first private bird sanc- Hoover was the guest of honor for a gathering of 1,100 guests. banding net and sanctuary designs were logg Sanctuary were a gift from Miner. needed at the turn of the 20th century – tuaries in Kingsville, Ontario, which helped transform the The idea for OWAA was conceived at the banquet, and Min- emulated across North America, and the Miner’s story was shared through radio a spirit of determination to conserve na- conservation movement and convince others of the importance er became one of eight original signers of OWAA’s founding Kellogg Sanctuary in Augusta, Michigan, broadcasts, magazine articles, books, ture for future generations and to provide of change. document and one of the organization’s 19 charter members. was designed “in the style of Jack Miner’s school textbooks, lectures, film, and spaces for people to appreciate nature. Miner said, “The fowl of the air recognized me as their deadly Miner also was a member and president of many wildlife enemy. Hence the germination of this thought which sprouted organizations, including one named after him – the Jack Miner and grew in my mind: That they would know a friend if they League. had one.” As a member of the Izaak Walton League, he often wrote The Sanctuary soon became a family passion. articles for IWLA’s magazine Outdoor America and was For his work and role as conservationist, Miner received prominently featured in the September 1928 edition with the recognition as early as 1906 when a Minneapolis newspaper article “Lost in the Woods” written by Margaret Wade. Miner declared him the “founder of the Conservation movement.” wrote articles for Forest and Outdoors, Rod and Gun, Field & He was the first to start banding migratory waterfowl in Stream, East and West, Northern Sportsman, and the Modern North America and to map their migration patterns. By 1909, Archer. Miner had 32 Canada geese coming to the Sanctuary for food Miner communicated frequently with American Wildlife
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HUNTING OR SHOOTING SPORTS First place: Karen Loke, “In Memory of Jacob,” Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Second place: Trey Reid, “Rabbit Hunt- ing with Beagles: Passing on an Arkansas Tradition,” KARK-TV/KARZ-TV Third place: Mark LaBarbera and Dan Small, “Deer Hunt Wisconsin 2018,” Fox Sports Wisconsin and Fox Sports North
FISHING First place: Ross Purnell, “One Path: The Race to Save Mongolia's Giant Salmo- nids,” Outdoor Channel Second place: Jeff Kelm, “Ice Fishing with the Hmong Community,” Milwaukee PBS “On the Rocks” by James Smedley won second place in the EIC Outdoor Fun and Adventure category. Third place: Trey Reid, “Fall Fishing on the Little Missouri River,” KARK-TV/ KARZ-TV FAMILY PARTICIPATION/ CONSERVATION OR NATURE YOUTH OUTDOOR First place: Monica Gokey, “Cattle CONSERVATION OR NATURE EDUCATION Among Us,” Outlandish podcast First place: David Majure, “Arizona Elk First place: Grant McOmie, “Astoria Second place: Ty Stockton, “Keep it West Virginia Bound,” AZ Game & Fish Crabbing,” KGW News public,” Cowboy State News Network Department Second place: Bill Sherck, “Katelin's Third place: Brian Jennings, “Footprints Second place: Ross Purnell, “One Path: Day,” KARE-11 NBC in the Wilderness,” 1110 KBNB Bend The Race to Save Mongolia's Giant Salmo- Third place: Dan Small, “USSA Kids nids,” Outdoor Channel Fishing Outing,” Milwaukee PBS GEAR/TECHNICAL Third place: Eric Parker Andersen, First place: Ty Stockton, “Stay warm “Life's a Beach,” KARE-11 NBC RADIO/PODCAST with plenty of layers,” Cowboy State News Network GEAR/TECHNICAL HUNTING OR SHOOTING Second place: Jeff Kelm, “Ion Lithium First place: Bill Sherck, “Hunting the SPORTS Batteries,” Outdoors Radio Network/ Alley,” KARE 11 NBC First place: Brian Jennings, “Ladies WRJC Second place: David Majure, “How to Hunting Camp,” 1110 KBNB Bend Third place: Ty Stockton, “GoPro on a Fly Fish a Lake,” AZ Game & Fish Depart- Second place: John Kruse, “A hunt dog is a great idea — but not on MY dog,” ment aboard the Duck Taxi with Shelby Ross,” Cowboy State News Network Third place: Eric Parker Andersen, Northwestern Outdoors Radio Network “Made for the Outdoors - Aplacka Rafts,” Third place: Dan Small, “Reflections on OUTDOOR FUN AND Fox Sports North a Season Not Hunted,” Outdoors Radio ADVENTURE Network/WRJC First place: Ty Stockton, “Boat rentals OUTDOOR FUN AND have completely changed my outdoor ADVENTURE FISHING strategy,” Cowboy State News Network First place: Kyle Heidenreich, “Stoney First place: Ty Stockton, “Don't just sit Second place: John Kruse, “Hiking Point Surfers,” KARE-11 NBC there, go fishing,” Cowboy State News with Llamas,” America Outdoors Radio Second place: Eric Parker Andersen, Network Network “Destination Polaris - Silverton Colorado,” Second place: John Kruse, “Kyle Jones Third place: Ty Stockton, “Take a hike,” Fox Sports North and Idaho's Clearwater River Steelhead,” Cowboy State News Network Third place: Trey Reid, “Wild and Scenic Northwestern Outdoors Radio Network Mulberry River,” KARK-TV/KARZ-TV Third place: Ty Stockton, “I am no FAMILY PARTICIPATION/ fly-fishing purist,” Cowboy State News YOUTH OUTDOOR Network EDUCATION “Chincoteague Snow Geese at Sunrise” First place: Monica Gokey, “Fractured by Ann and Rob Simpson won third Self: What happens when parenthood place in the EIC Scenic category.
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LEFT PAGE TOP: “Flash Light” by Brian Grossenbacher won first place in the EIC People category.
LEFT PAGE BOTTOM: “North- ern Pintail Flushing,” by Gary Kramer won second place in the EIC Action category.
TOP MIDDLE: “Wild Banana Plant” by Bill Vanderford won third place in the EIC Flora category.
TOP RIGHT: “Grand- son & Grandmother” Lefty Ray Chapa won first place in the EIC Family category.
BOTTOM RIGHT: “Swarm O'Scads,” by Carmen Alex won first place in the EIC Action category. 2019 EXCELLENCE IN CRAFT AWARD WINNERS 2019 EXCELLENCE IN CRAFT AWARD WINNERS
“Maples Leaves Around Fungus” by Lisa Ballard won second place in the EIC Flora category.
“Young Mongolian Girl” by Earl Harper won third place in the EIC People category.
TOP LEFT: “Look Up into the Sky (Father & Son)” by Lefty Ray Chapa won third place in the EIC Family category.
BOTTOM MIDDLE: “Baby Bobcats Play Time” by Ann and Rob Simpson won sec- ond place in the EIC Fauna category.
BOTTOM RIGHT: “Up” by Keith Crowley won first place in the EIC Flora category. 2019 EXCELLENCE IN CRAFT AWARD WINNERS 2019 EXCELLENCE IN CRAFT AWARD WINNERS
threatens to erase your identity?,” Out OUTDOOR FUN AND HUMOR There podcast ADVENTURE First place: Steven Griffin, “Forgotten Second place: Ty Stockton, “Get those First place: Chris Madson, “Zen in the corner of spirit freed by free sail boat,” kids outside,” Cowboy State News Net- Art of Wingshooting,” Pheasants Forever Midland Daily News work Second place: Mark Aiken, “Skiing By Second place: Matthew Liere, “Re- Third place: Ty Stockton, “A backpack Headlamp,” Vermont Magazine membering the great Pat McManus,” The shouldn’t be bigger than the backpacker,” Third place: Russell Roe, “Survival of Spokesman-Review Cowboy State News Network the Fittest,” Texas Parks & Wildlife Third place: Pat Wray, “Fishing has its Challenges,” Corvallis Gazette-Times MAGAZINE FAMILY PARTICIPATION/ YOUTH OUTDOOR GEAR/TECHNICAL HUNTING OR SHOOTING EDUCATION First place: Mark Neuzil, “The Surpris- SPORTS First place: Kris Millgate, “A legit way to ingly Interesting History of the Bent- Shaft First place: Michael Furtman, “Blasts fish,” Hatch Paddle,” GearJunkie.com from the Past,” Ducks Unlimited Second place: Christine Peterson, “A Second place: Pat Wray, “Knives are Second place: Ken Blomberg, “The Place in the Hunt,” Bugle a Great Christmas Gift,” Corvallis Ga- Island,” Ruffed Grouse Society magazine Third place: Lisa Ballard, “Fishing zette-Times Third place: Johnny Sain, “Blood Broth- Bonds,” Colorado Outdoors Third place: Christine Peterson, “The er,” Hatch right shot: How to decide what shot to use NEWSPAPER on your next bird hunting adventure, and FISHING why,” Casper Star-Tribune First place: David Zoby, “Eggs in Your HUNTING OR SHOOTING Beer,” The Drake SPORTS OUTDOOR FUN AND Second place: Andrew Pegman, “A Tale First place: Christine Peterson, “To ADVENTURE of Two Trips,” American Angler take the shot: Hunters work to explain First place: Christine Peterson, “Break- Third place: Noah Davis, “Culling,” The why they didn’t pull the trigger,” Casper ing it down: New mountain bike camps Drake Star-Tribune for adults build skills, confidence,” Casper Second place: Christine Peterson, “The Star-Tribune CONSERVATION OR NATURE great equalizer: As hunter numbers strug- Second place: Matthew Liere, “The ice First place: Amy Grisak, “Bulls of Banff,” gle, I decided to enter the field,” Casper whisperer,” The Spokesman-Review Bugle Star-Tribune Third place: Emily Stone, “A Naturalist Second place: Pat Wray, “A Rose by Any Third place: Brent Frazee, “Public Pur- on the Ice,” Price County Review Other Name,” Game and Fish Publications suit,” Joplin Globe Third place: Karuna Eberl, “The Tiny FAMILY PARTICIPATION/ Florida Butterfly That Refuses to Become FISHING YOUTH OUTDOOR Extinct,” Atlas Obscura First place: Ben Moyer, “Cutthroat EDUCATION Adventure: Packhorse and saddle reach First place: Joseph Dits, “How Dad's HUMOR remote fishing,” Uniontown Herald-Stan- camping trips changed our lives,” South First place: Jon Tobey, “Troutaholics dard Bend Tribune Anonymous,” The Flyfish Journal Second place: Christine Peterson, “Biol- Second place: Glenn Sapir, “Welcoming Second place: Pat Wray, “Duff and ogists say too many small lake trout are in a Young Angler,” New York Outdoor the Barbed-Wire Fence,” Game and Fish hurting Flaming Gorge trophy fish,” Casper News Publications Star-Tribune Third place: Emily Stone, “Making Third place: Pat Wray, “How to Ruin a Third place: Terry Brady, “Surfside: Tracks,” Bayfield County Journal Good Bird Dog,” Game and Fish Publica- Introducing the old to new ways,” Pennsyl- tions vania Outdoors News BLOG
GEAR/TECHNICAL CONSERVATION OR NATURE HUNTING OR SHOOTING First place: Amy Grisak, “Homemade First place: Paul Smith, “Peregrine fal- SPORTS Trail Meals,” The New Pioneer con recovery is Racine native's life work,” First place: Bob Ford, “Black Powder Second place: Mike Zlotnicki, “Taking Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Bunnies,” Beagle Bard blog TOP: “Yellowstone Sunrise” by Jack Ballard won first place in the Stock of Shotgun Fitting,” Wildlife in North Second place: Paul Smith, “Chimney Second place: Bob Ford, “Good Run,” EIC Scenic category. Carolina swifts are in a marked decline,” Milwaukee Lion Country Supply blog Third place: James Smedley, “Paddling Journal Sentinel Third place: Bob Frye, “Blind hunter TOP: “Mother/Daughter Cliff Jumping” by Brian Grossenbacher MIDDLE: “Cloud Camo” by Brian Grossenbacher won third place and angling,” Lake Superior Angler Third place: Mark Freeman, “Franklin's takes his first deer on a memorable open- won third place in the EIC Outdoor Fun and Adventure category. in the EIC Action category. still missing,” Medford Mail Tribune ing day,” EverybodyAdventures BOTTOM: “Family Fire” by James Smedley won second place in the BOTTOM: “Lynx Family Portrait” by Keith Crowley won third EIC Family category. place in the EIC Fauna category.
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FISHING First place: Justine Hausheer, “How to Fail at Fishing: The Diary of a Birder Learning to Fish,” Cool Green Science Second place: Chris Hunt, “Yellowstone promise,” Trout Unlimited’s Voices from the River blog Third place: Brett Prettyman, “Voices from the river: Fly fishing as therapy,” Trout Unlimited’s Voices from the River blog
CONSERVATION OR NATURE First place: Justine Hausheer, “Decid- ing the Fate of Myanmar’s Forests,” Cool Green Science Second place: Matthew Miller, “Strange and Unbelievable Facts About Shrews,” Cool Green Science Third place: Bob Frye, “Green herons “Lupines in Torres del Paine Patagonia” by Ann and Rob Simpson won second place in the EIC fascinating, tool-wielding water birds,” Scenic category. EverybodyAdventures
HUMOR “Impalas in the Spotlight” by Ken Dunwoody First place: Chris Hunt, “Rain, cold…and won first place in the EIC Fauna category. the clicker,” Trout Unlimited’s Voices from the River blog Second place: Justine Hausheer, “The Incredible Adventure of the Pooping Sloth,” Cool Green Science Third place: Justine Hausheer, “Austra- Third place: Reid Bryant, “The Orvis SCENIC OUTDOOR FUN AND lian Magpies Are The Real Angry Birds,” Guide to Upland Hunting” First place: Jack Ballard, “Yellowstone ADVENTURE Cool Green Science Sunrise,” Large Mammals of the Rocky First place: Brian Grossenbacher, “Pad- ILLUSTRATION/GRAPHIC Mountains (book) dleboard Maze,” The Fly Fish Journal GEAR/TECHNICAL First place: Sam Caldwell, “Great Day in Second place: Ann and Rob Simpson, Second place: James Smedley, “On the First place: Jodi Stemler, “Choosing a a Back Bay,” The Trip (book) “Lupines in Torres del Paine Patagonia,” rocks,” Ontario Out of Doors magazine Girl's First Big Game Rifle,” Range365 Second place: Bruce Cochran, “Way Holbrook Travel Calendar Third place: Brian Grossenbacher, Second place: Chris Hunt, “The caddis: outside,” Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine Third place: Ann and Rob Simpson, “Mother/Daughter Cliff Jumping,” Orvis 'The most dishonest fly ever',” Trout Un- Third place: Bruce Cochran, “Marsh “Chincoteague Snow Geese at Sunrise,” limited’s Voices from the River blog madness #1,” Wildfowl magazine Virginia Wildlife magazine FAMILY PARTICIPATION/ Third place: Bob Ford, “Chilling,” Beagle “Paddleboard Maze” by Brian Grossenbacher won first place in the EIC Outdoor Fun and Adventure YOUTH OUTDOOR Bard blog category. PHOTOGRAPHY FLORA EDUCATION First place: Keith Crowley, “Up,” Hawke First place: Lefty Ray Chapa, “Grandson OUTDOOR FUN AND ACTION Optics & Grandmother,” Kent Cartridge 2018 ADVENTURE First place: Chris Hunt, “Precious Time,” Second place: Terry Brady, Pennsylva- First place: Carmen Alex, “Swarm Second place: Lisa Ballard, “Maples catalog First place: Colleen Miniuk-Sperry, Trout Unlimited’s Voices from the River nia Outdoors News O'Scads,” Edelweiss Keys Leaves Around Fungus,” Cool Green Second place: James Smedley, “Family “Keep Paddling,” You Can Sleep When blog Third place: Candice Gaukel Andrews, Second place: Gary Kramer, “Northern Science blog Fire,” Municipality of Wawa You’re Dead blog Second place: Matthew Miller, “Why Natural Habitat Adventures’ Good Nature Pintail Flushing,” Montana Outdoors Third place: Bill Vanderford, “Wild Third place: Lefty Ray Chapa, “Look Up Second place: Justine Hausheer, Staying on the Trail is Bad for Nature,” Travel blog Third place: Brian Grossenbacher, Banana Plant,” Lakeside Magazine into the Sky (Father & Son),” Corpus Christi “Possum Terrors and Rediscovering Urban Cool Green Science “Cloud Camo,” Simms Fishing Ducks Unlimited 2018 Banquet Program Wildlife,” Cool Green Science Third place: Candice Gaukel Andrews, BOOK FAUNA Third place: Colleen Miniuk-Sperry, “The National Park Service: Big Wonders PEOPLE First place: Ken Dunwoody, “Impalas in PHOTOGRAPHY ESSAY “Overturned,” You Can Sleep When You’re in Small Spots,” Natural Habitat Adven- GENERAL AUDIENCE First place: Brian Grossenbacher, the Spotlight,” charity donation First place: Lefty Ray Chapa, “Texas Dead blog tures’ Good Nature Travel blog First place: Dave Hall, “Moving Water: “Flash Light,” Field & Stream Second place: Ann and Rob Simpson, Salt,” Southwest Fly Fishing magazine An Artist's Reflections on Fly Fishing, Second place: Lefty Ray Chapa, “2 “Baby bobcats play time,” Virginia Wildlife Second place: Brian Grossenbacher, FAMILY PARTICIPATION/ COLUMN Friendship and Family” Poles,” Southwest Fly Fishing Magazine magazine “WolfFish,” Gray's Sporting Journal YOUTH OUTDOOR First place: Jack Ballard, Successful Second place: Tim Romano, “Stilt Hous- Third place: Earl Harper, “Young Mon- Third place: Keith Crowley, “Lynx Fami- Third place: Brian Grossenbacher, “Baja EDUCATION Hunter es of Texas” golian Girl,” Taimen Fund ly Portrait,” Northern Wilds Magazine Birds,” Gray's Sporting Journal
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PHOTO ESSAY 1ST PLACE “TEXAS SALT” BY LEFTY RAY CHAPA www.leftyray.com
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THANKS TO THE 2019 CONTEST SPONSORS REALTREE: Family Participation/Youth Outdoor Education category PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS: Conservation/Nature category IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA: Outdoor Fun and Adventure Category
PHOTO ESSAY 2ND PLACE “WOLFFISH” THANK YOU TO OUR EXCELLENCE IN CRAFT CONTEST JUDGES BY BRIAN GROSSENBACHER OWAA’s annual Excellence In Craft is a massive undertaking that requires dozens of volunteer judges to evaluate and score each entry. This year, 63 volunteers judged 726 entries to determine the best-of-the-best in our chosen www. profession. A huge OWAA thank you to the following: grossenbacherphoto.com
LOG: Tony Dolle*, Bob Bramblet, Matt Harlow, Crystal Ross, John Hudson, Jodi Applegate Stemler, Tom Wharton, Drew Dan Small, Kim Thornton, Mike Zlotnicki YoungeDyke BOOKS: Paula DelGiudice*, Chris Hunt, David Kinney, Mark PHOTOGRAPHY: Sam Dean*, Robert Annis, Bryan Cereijo, Taylor Mark Gocke, Doug McSchooler, John Maxwell, Martin Perea, Jay Snyder, Mark Taylor COLUMN: Mark Taylor*, Karen Loke, Laura Lundquist, Ron Steffe PHOTOGRAPHY ESSAY: Sam Dean*, Seth Gitner, Kyle Green, Mark Taylor ILLUSTRATION/GRAPHIC: Colleen Miniuk*, Jana Bloom, Lindsay Brown, Blair Jones RADIO/PODCAST: Brian Geiger*, Kelly Adams, Tristina Bickford, Mark Freeman, Grant McOmie, Amber Nabors, MAGAZINE: Brad Isles*, Phil Bloom, Heide Brandes, Alan Trey Reid, Nicola Whitley, Jenifer Wisniewski Clemons, Tony Dolle, Holly Endersby, Sandra Kelly, Bill Mon- roe, Christine Peterson, Russell Roe, Carrie Cousins Spiller, TV/VIDEO/WEBCAST: Lisa Ballard*, Chris Batin, Don Cash, Mark Taylor, Jenny Weiss Walter Dinkins, Brent Drinkut, Michael Greggans, Joe Hos- mer, Brian Jennings, Carol Lynde, Tim Smith NEWSPAPER: Ty Stockton*, Joe Albanese, Phil Bloom, Bill Graham, Kerry Hecker, Micah Holmes, Ellen Horowitz, *Denotes chief judge
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MY PLACE AMONG MEN
AUTHOR: Kris Millgate
INFO: Inkshares; softcover; 230 pages with photos; $16.99, e-copy; $7.99
This reporter-inspired memoir explores the life of a woman working in an environment where OWAA COMMITTEE CHAIRS: a smudge of awkward 2019-2020 always stains the story. Her misadventures in AWARDS – Paul Queneau the wild reveal the trials and triumphs of an outdoor journalist BOARD NOMINATING – Tim Christie finding her place among men. Order at tightlinemedia.com. CONFERENCE PROGRAM – Pat Wray (chair), Chris- tine Peterson (co-chair) CONTESTS – Phil Bloom NATURAL CRAFT IMPROVEMENT – Ken Keffer CONNECTIONS DEVELOPMENT – Shawn Perich 2: DREAMING EDUCATION – Ann Simpson OF AN ELFIN ETHICS – Terry Brady SKIMMER FINANCE – Tom Sadler AUTHOR: Emily M. Stone MARKETING – open Green Darner MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT – Kelsey Roseth INFO: Media; paperback; MEMBER SERVICES – Colleen Miniuk illustrated; $18.96 NATIONAL AFFAIRS AND ENVIRONMENT – Drew All proceeds benefit YoungeDyke children’s nature OFFICER NOMINATING – Ken Keffer (chair), Ruth education. Hoyt, Shawn Perich SECTIONS – Ruth Hoyt Do you also love finding STRATEGIC PLANNING – Colleen Miniuk adventure and intrigue in AD HOC COMMITTEES strange places? Emily Stone’s second book transports you across the moat into a magical world where nature is better than fiction. – Katie McKalip SUPPORTER RELATIONS Elfin skimmer dragonflies dart above the incredible community DIVERSITY – Holly Endersby cupped inside a single leaf. A leaf miner grows up before your HISTORY – Pat Wray eyes. Lichens surrender in order to survive. By using science to CONFERENCE SITE SELECTION REVIEW – Pat Wray tell stories, Emily wields a magic that makes the whole world feel OUTDOOR MARKET – Paul Queneau more alive. To order contact [email protected].
PHOTO ESSAY 3RD PLACE “BAJA BIRDS” BY BRIAN GROSSENBACHER www.grossenbacherphoto.com
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DONORS SUZANNE DOWNING, 21435 1731, [email protected], Managing writing advertising copy for clients, digital and wildlife program. Author and co-au- SUBMITTABLE, 111 N. Higgins Ave., May and June brought OWAA monetary Ninemile Rd., Huson, MT 59846. (C) editor for Arkansas Wildlife magazine, the content, blogs and newsletters. An avid thor of numerous papers and articles and Ste. 3, Missoula, MT, 59801. Contact: gifts from generous donors. These tax-deduct- 219-713-5755, [email protected]. publication of the Arkansas Game and outdoors lover, she is a licensed trapper, three books – “Watershed Restoration: Keriann Strickland, senior marketing ible donations are funds designated to boost Communications manager and Outdoors Fish Commission. Other duties, besides hunter, angler, taxidermist, and wildlife Principles and Practices”(AFS 1997), manager, (W) 406-860-7266, keriann@ OWAA efforts ranging from education pro- Unlimited editor for OWAA. A freelance writing and editing the magazine for rehabber specializing in waterfowl, reptiles “From Conquest to Conservation: Our submittable.com, www.submittable.com. grams to operational costs. For details about writer and photographer, her work has AGFC, include compiling weekly fishing and raptors. When not doing homework Public Land Legacy” (Island Press, 2003), Easy-to-use platforms for organizations, OWAA funds, contact OWAA headquarters been published in Rocky Mountain Elk and waterfowl Reports, Waterfowl Re- or caring for her farm, she volunteers and “My Healthy Stream: A Handbook teams, and individuals make it simple at 406-728-7434. Foundation’s Bugle magazine and the ports. A member of the agency's Facebook teaching kids about wildlife and writ- for Streamside Owners” (Trout Unlimit- for organizations and teams to collect Missoulian newspaper. She also served as team to monitor correspondence with ing. Skills: CDEIW; Subject Matter: ed and Aldo Leopold Foundation, 2013). and review any content online. Quickly OPERATING FUND the deputy managing editor for Byline customers and answer questions through ACILQU; Sections: C. Approved for Skills: BCLO; Subject Matter: AOR. Ap- create digital forms to gather exactly the Kirk Deeter magazine, the University of Montana’s all social media outlets. (Tricia) Skills: Student membership. proved for Active membership; sponsored information and files you need, and then John Nickum School of Journalism annual print publi- CEOS; Subject Matter: ACDEKLO; by Chris Hunt. review submissions with your team—all Brett Prettyman cation, and published photos online with Sections: BCMP. Approved for Active CHRIS WOOD, 1777 N. Kent St., Ste from one platform, no downloads or Pat Wray Montana Public Radio alongside an audio membership; sponsored by Jeff Williams. 100, Arlington, VA 22209. (H) 571-274- NEW SUPPORTING GROUPS, email required. Great for accepting and story. She has a conservation ecology long- 0601, [email protected]. President and AGENCIES AND BUSINESSES reviewing pitches and completed stories; JOHN MADSON FELLOWSHIP form piece in the works for Smithsonian SARA KANGAS, 3611 38th St. NW, CEO of Trout Unlimited. Before joining Supporting Group listings include photo and video content; grant, scholar- Paula Del Giudice magazine and is writing a children’s book Apt. 304, Washington, D.C., 20016. TU in 2001, he served as senior policy references to acronyms that relate to resources ship, fellowship, job or member applica- Kenny Wooten on hiking in Montana. Author of the (H) 940-597-7199, kangas14@gmail. and communications advisor to the chief they provide. A key for those acronyms can tions; contest entries and more. Individ- illustrated children’s book “Sunny”. (Lulu com. Director of communications for of the U.S. Forest Service. Began his be found on Page XX and can be found at uals can create a free account and submit CREDENTIALS REVIEWS: 2010) (Joe) Skills: ENOS; Subject Matter: the National Association of Conservation career as a temporary employee with the https://owaa.org/ou/about-owaa-support- work to thousands of organizations that The following members have successfully ACGLOQRSU; Sections: MP. Approved Districts. A Texas A&M graduate with a Forest Service in Idaho and also worked er-resources use Submittable to collect submissions or passed the review of their member creden- for Active membership; sponsored by Paul bacherlor’s degree in entomology, if she's for the Bureau of Land Management’s fish applications. tials: Queneau. not in the office, you can find her tracking down cool bugs. Skills: CDEOQSVW; Nick Lowrey TIM FEATHERS, 5716 Hidden River Subject Matter: ORS; Sections: MCP. Ap- Circle, Schofield, WI 54476. (H) 715- proved for Active membership; sponsored NEW MEMBERS 302-8458, [email protected]. Recently by John Kruse. New member listings include references to retired from teaching art for 30 years. KEY TO SKILLS, SUBJECTS, SECTIONS, RESOURCES acronyms that relate to skills, subject matter Took up digital photography 10 years ago, STEPHANIE MALTARICH, 1035 Van and sections. A key for those acronyms is and after doing portrait and wedding pho- Buren St., Missoula, MT, 59802. (H) SKILLS C — Hunting to accomplish the OWAA Mission and published on Pg. X and can be found at tography on the side realized his true love 303-961-3841, [email protected]. A A — Artist, Illustrator or Cartoonist D — Firearms and Shooting serve as a positive resource in OWAA. https://owaa.org/ou/about-owaa-skills-sub- is trying to combine nature and fine art master’s student in environmental studies B — Book Author E — Hunting Dog Handling Individual members and the Board of ject-matter-sections/ photography. Much of his photography with a focus on environmental writing at E — Editor F — Archery and Bowhunting Directors may use sections for advice is from northern Wisconsin and Upper the University of Montana. An outdoor I — Information/Education G — Camping and Backpacking and assistance. BRENT BIRCH, 3 Thad Lane, Little Michigan and is based at Whispering educator and enthusiast, she is pursuing a L — Lecturer H — Recreational Vehicles B — Broadcast Rock, AR, 72227. (H) 501-951-2850, Point, a 20-acre property with a lakeside writing career focused on environmental M — Motion Picture Photographer I — Trapping C — Communications/Media Rela- (W) 870-900-0505, publisher@arkan- log cabin that he and his wife (Renee) stories and how the outdoors and natural or Producer J — Water Sports tions sasgrandprairie.com. Publisher and author bought a couple of years ago. Skills: S; setting impact livelihoods. She writes N — Newspaper Writer or Columnist K — Boating M — Magazine of “The Grand Prairie: A History of Duck Subject Matter: S; Sections: P. Approved about female perspectives in the out- O — Writer L — Outdoor Travel N — Newspaper Hunting's Hallowed Ground”; co-creator for Associate membership; sponsored by doors, fun adventures by foot or bike, and P — Publisher M — Winter Sports P — Photography and editor of “Greenhead: The Arkansas Ken Keffer. profiling individuals doing cool things. Q — Public Relations N — Bicycling Duck Hunting Magazine”; and co-found- She is the nonfiction board chair and R — Radio Broadcaster or Producer O — Natural Resources SUPPORTER RESOURCES er of the Arkansas Waterfowl Hall of Fame JOHN GURZO, 707 Oak Glen Rd., blog editor for Camas Magazine and has S — Still Photographer P — Wilderness Survival CATEGORIES: in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Also serves on the Howell, NJ, 07731. (H) 732-370-4794, had bylines in Crested Butte Magazine, T — Television Broadcaster or Pro- Q — Wildlife Specialist C – Source for conservation news and Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation Board [email protected]. Contributor to Misadventures Magazine, and NRS's Blog ducer R — Environmental Affairs information and is an avid supporter of Delta Water- Mother Earth News, New Jersey Out- Duct Tape Diaries. Skills: EOW; Subject V — Video Producer S — Nature D – OWAA member discount offered W — Magazine Writer or Columnist T — Cooking fowl and Ducks Unlimited. A born and doors, The Trapper, and others. First paid Matter: LMNOR; Sections: M. Approved G – Samples for gear reviews available X – Podcaster U — Birding I – Image samples available raised Arkansan who cut his teeth duck outdoor article was published 30 years ago for Student membership. O – Source for other outdoor news hunting in the White River Bottoms at in The New Jersey Fisherman. Skills: O; SUBJECT MATTER SECTIONS P – Source for product news or cata- RAVEN VAN DEN BOSCH, Crocketts Bluff as well as the rice fields Subject Matter: ABCFI; Sections: Mag- 64 Hardin A — Freshwater Fishing Operating under OWAA governance, logs and reservoirs of Lonoke, Prairie and Ar- azine. Approved for Active membership; Reynolds Rd., Critz, VA 24082. (H/W) B — Saltwater Fishing Sections provide an additional venue kansas counties. (Mollie) Skills: BDELP- sponsored by Phil Bloom. 276-694-2757, (C) 919-747-1140, WX; Subject Matter: CEO; Sections: [email protected]. A master’s M. Approved for Active membership; JIM HARRIS, 2 Natural Resources Dr., candidate in professional writing at NYU sponsored by Randy Zellers. Little Rock, AR 72205. (H) 501-978- (Washington Square) campus. Creative 7345, (W) 501-978-7345, (C) 501-580- director in advertising for 29 years,
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AREA(S) OF OUTDOOR COMMUNICATION: Most of my works cover fishing, hunting, and shooting topics. But my fa- vorite subject matter is conservation, and working with organi- zations like Ducks Unlimited lets me bring some science to the masses.
WHAT DREW YOU TO THE FIELD? I’ve loved the outdoors since I was a small child. I worked in natural resources for a decade before I began writing as a way to share my love of the outdoors with others.
WHAT ENTICED YOU TO JOIN (OR REJOIN) OWAA? I was drawn to OWAA as a place where I could network with estab- lished professionals and learn from seasoned communicators.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY? It’s hard to pick just one, but I am haunted by waters. In the warmer months you can find me throwing flies at fresh or saltwater species. I spend the colder months chasing ducks and geese.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON? Currently, I’m creating written and video content for a number of publications NAME: Joseph Albanese including Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Strung, Fly Fisher- man, Tail and others. RESIDENCE: Long Island, New York WHAT HAVE YOU GAINED FROM THE ORGANIZATION? OWAA MEMBER SINCE: 2016 OWAA has provided many opportunities through the job listings in the Outdoor Marketplace. Membership has allowed me to reach out to other, more experienced members for advice.