White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and state agencies across the west have aligned efforts to educate boaters about aquatic invasive species (AIS). Through multimedia efforts, the “Clean Drain Dry: Protect the West” campaign has reached over 1.3 million people and counting. The “Clean Drain Dry: Protect...
Two writers from Florida universities have been awarded $1,000 each as the 2021 recipients of the Florida Outdoors Writers Association scholarship for outdoor communicators. The winners are Mack White, a PhD candidate in Earth Systems Science at Florida International University in the Coastal Fisheries Research lab and Megan Cahill, an undergraduate at the University of Central Florida studying radio and television production with a minor in political...
Kansas City, Mo. —More than 200 young anglers and their families lined the banks of Spring Valley Lake alongside pro angler Brent Chapman, local union volunteers, members of the NFL Players Associations, and Kansas City Chiefs ambassadors on Saturday for the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) Greater Kansas City BCTC Take Kids Fishing Day. Hosted by...
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation is seeking a Policy and Communications Coordinator, preferably in Washington, D.C. but other locations will be considered. Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications, generous benefits package including health, dental, life, and 401k. How to apply: TO APPLY: Email cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references to Kelli Altimus at...
VENICE, FL. – The best in Florida outdoor writing, photography, and videography, was honored August 21 by the Florida Outdoor Writers Association (FOWA) at the Ramada by Wyndham Venice Hotel Venezia in Venice. Sponsored by Visit Sarasota County; Discover Crystal River; and the Plantation Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection, the Florida Outdoor Writers Association 2021 Excellence...
OWAA will again bring together some of the finest outdoor media in the country when our conference reconvenes among the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont at the peak of foliage season. Outdoor writers, photographers, podcasters, bloggers and more will gather Oct. 4-6 at Jay Peak Resort to meet and mingle with each other, and connect...
The Suncoast Fly Fishers, Inc. (SFF) is an organization of fishing enthusiasts who love fishing with the fly rod. We welcome all people of all ages with similar interests, regardless of their fly fishing skill level. We enthusiastically teach those that wish to learn or improve their fly casting, fly tying and related fly fishing...
We are once again excited to bring you our largest AMFF public program of the year virtually! The events of August 14 will include: Live fly tying by Scott Biron, Mark Dysinger, Tom Rosenbauer, and Brita Fordice on our Facebook page from 10am-4pm EST Live appraisals with Todd Alving and Fred Kretchman. Sign up now...
Miami, FL– Bonefish & Tarpon Trust will honor Florida anglers Sandy Moret and Chico Fernandez and scientist Dr. Andy Danylchuk for their contributions to flats fishery conservation at the 7th Annual International Science Symposium and Flats Expo, November 12-13, 2021, at the Bonaventure Resort & Spa in Weston, FL. “The world of flats fishery conservation has...
BARTLETT, Ill. – To date, the nonprofit organization, Take A Vet Fishing (TAVF), has arranged and hosted over 2,000 U.S. military veterans outdoors for a day of fishing. Over 400 different fishing guides have donated their time, their boats, their expertise, and other resources to make our American heroes feel welcome while experiencing a peaceful,...