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Pam Swanner

Tourism marketing professional serving in a management position for more than 25 years. Directing a new, regional marketing organization which utilizes the outdoor recreation (hunting/fishing and non-consumptive) in a 23 county region of Alabama as an economic development tool. Have received numerous state and regional awards and recognition.
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Andy Lightbody

Owns Rocky Mountain Television Network which airs 24-7 throughout Central Colorado. All original programming related to hunting, fishing, camping, mountain biking, river rafting, outdoor cooking, photography and conservation
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Allan Smith

Award winning Writer - Producer - Videographer - Editor with a focus on the tactical, gun & outdoor industry. Winner of the 2016 & 2017 POMA Pinnacle Awards for Broadcast. Past chairman of the Explorers Club and Past-President of the Los Angeles Adventurers Club, "from Concept to Creation, Production – Post Production – Social Media to Virtual Reality", when results matter, call us!
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Tony Martins

Small business owner, consultant & lecturer, Labrador retriever breeder, freelance outdoors writer, field editor Universal Hunter magazine, content writer Webyshops.com. Former pharmaceutical industry sales manager, consultant, tech writer & publisher. Former milking barn sanitation engineer & grunt, family owned Arrowhead Dairy Farm.
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Brandon Butler

Brandon Butler is the Executive Director of the Conservation Federation of Missouri. He is the editor of Missouri Wildlife magazine. His syndicated column, Driftwood Outdoors, appears in 15 Missouri and Indiana newspapers and numerous regional magazines. Brandon also freelances articles to magazines and is a frequent seminar speaker.
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Brad Fenson

Freelance writer/photographer - waterfowl, big game, upland, shooting, fishing. Available for assignment.
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Bob Frye

I work full time as the outdoors editor of the Tribune-Review newspaper and everybodyadventures.com, both based near Pittsburgh. I am a 25-year veteran of the newspaper business and have written for regional and national magazines, along with having written six books, ranging from deer management to guidebooks.
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Brian Grossman

For most of my career, I have worked in the field of wildlife management for various state, private and non-profit organizations. During that time, however,I was also a freelance writer, photographer, videographer and web designer. I recently too a position as the Communications Manager for the QDMA, managing their website and social media content.
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Bill Vaznis

Bill is a full-time outdoor writer/photographer whose works have appeared in every major outdoor magazine in North America. He is a former archery columnist for Bowhunting World & Whitetail Strategies and now edits several online magazines.
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Billy Kinder

ON AIR Radio Announcer since he was 13 years old. Most recent run, ON AIR as the afternoon drive voice for 96.3 KSCS in the Dallas/Ft Worth Market for 20 years. CMA voted top 5 country music jocks. Started Kinder Productions, Inc.-Big Billy Kinder Outdoors in 2009. Ranking #1 consistently, Syndicated nationally in July 2013. Now near 130 stations
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Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson is the co founder and CEO of Ammoland.com As an experienced digital inbound marketer I specialize in organic search campaigns coupling keyword research with targeted content development. I work on the daily operations of Ammoland while driving new marketing initiatives through social media and strategic publishing.
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Bryant Johnson

A four year industry professional with the know-how and experience to help make ideas come to fruition and drive business goals.
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Margaret Anderson

Former Fishing Editor of Arizona Hunter and Angler Currently freelance for several online publications currently Outdoors Editor for Arizona Boating and Watersports/Western Outdoor Times
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Bill Marchel

Full-time freelance photographer and writer. Freelance credits include most hook and bullet and nature publications.
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Bill Miller

Experienced hunting, shooting, fishing, camping, cooking, woods craft content creator. Extensive credits in print, digital, social media, video, and television. Book author. Formerly - Executive Editor 50Campfires.com, Primer 180 Agency; V.P. Media Dev. & Prod. at North American Media Group.
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Bob Redfern

Bob enjoys bringing the outdoors and the best it has to offer to over 500,000 Nielson Rated viewers each week - 52 weeks of the year featuring Fishing and Hunting destinations with real life people around the country. The program highlights guides, outfitters and products on the front lines of the outdoor world in every corner of the US.
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Bruce Ingram

Bruce Ingram has sold over 2,300 articles and over 2,500 photos to magazines. Bruce has written books on the James, New, Potomac, Shenandoah and Rappahannock rivers and FLY AND SPIN FISHING FOR RIVER SMALLMOUTHS. His sixth book is LIVING THE LOCAVORE LIFESTYLE, and he has recently sold his first fiction novel, Ninth Grade Blues. Ingram is a staff writer for Whitetail Times and cooking columnist for WHITETAIL TIMES and QDMA.com, and Outdoor America field editor.
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Michael Walker

I've been a musician for over 30 years and have been doing it professionally since 2008. I hosted and produced a TV show called "Livin' Free Outdoors" that aired on the Pursuit channel and currently produce and host a web series called "Californeck on the Loose". I'm a member of BMI (the music organization) and serve on the advisory board of the American Mining Rights Association. I'm also a professional gold miner (true) so if you see me, ask me about it.
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carter andrews

Renowned angler and guide ‘Big Boy’ Carter Andrews is plagued by a single obsession: fishing. He is the host of The Obsession of Carter Andrews, a fishing show that airs on the Outdoor Channel. During the past 25 years in the industry Carter has immersed himself in all disciplines of fishing, both salt and fresh, fly and conventional. He is arguably one of the best complete anglers known today. He has worked internationally developing fishing lodges, putting them on the map. He has competed in multiple national and international tournaments, from trout to marlin. Carter has led expeditions with friends and clients to 15 different countries. He has written for multiple magazine publications and has been on the cover of nearly every saltwater and fly fishing magazine in print. He has a wife and two daughters, who, by his side, enjoy the adventurous life.
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Craig Boddington

Executive Field Editor, Primedia Outdoor Group. Author of 18 books, more than 3000 published articles. Television shows: Co-Host, Guns & Ammo TV, Co-Host, Petersen
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Charles Burchfield

Published weekly in the DuBois Courier-Express, DuBois PA, and the Bradford Era, Bradford, PA. Published in state, regional and national publications. Weekly Outdoor Radio program aired on CONNECTFM Talk Radio. Past President & Life Member of PA Outdoor Writers Association, active member: Mason Dixon Outdoor Writers Association, and OWAA.
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Chris Chaffin

President Chaffin Communications, Inc., established 4/07, focusing on PR/Marketing/Communications for wildlife/conservation and outdoor recreation markets. Immediate past: The Outdoor Channel, Vice President PR/Conservation; Executive Producer of 'Fish & Wildlife Journal' TV series; Staff writer, Outdoor Channel Program Guide; Liaison with outdoor
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Chuck Lichon

Although my main emphasis has been in the waterfowl/fishing categories, I also write on various public health related issues, such as toxicology. I am currently completing a book on toxicology that will be directed at the general public. I am an allied health instructor at an area university and lecture on various subjects (e.g. Critical Thinking)
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Daryl Demoskoff

Media Relations Consultant with Tourism Saskatchewan. Work with all types of travel media to help them discover Saskatchewan by providing support for their trips to and within the province.
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Dave Lear

Former editor, Marlin magazine; Founding editor, Billfishing magazine; Contributor to Power & Motoryacht, MotorBoating, Tide, Garden & Gun, ESPN Outdoors Saltwater, Florida Sportsman, Guy Harvey Magazine, and numerous billfish tournament web sites. Field Editor, Salt Water Sportsman. Book author and editor.
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David Cabela

David Cabela is the author of three books: Cabela's World's Foremeost Outfitter, Two Hearts One Passion, and Two Hearts in Tanzania, as well as co-authour of Beast: The Collected Works of John Banovich. He lives in Nebraska with his wife, Shari, and their three children.
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Darren Choate

As a member of the Cole Publishing/Grand View Outdoors team, Choate is the editor of Bowhunting World, Whitetail Journal and Archery business. Additionally, he was the Founding Partner of Western Whitetail. Choate is a voting member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and advocates for and supports several conservation and hunters rights organizations. Although he lives in elk and Coues country, he enjoys hunting across the country and writing about his experiences. His articles have been published online and featured in magazines such as Whitetail Journal, Bowhunting World, Western Whitetail, Western Hunter, Quality Whitetails, Cabela’s Outfitter Journal, Fur-Fish-Game, and Rocky Mountain Game & Fish Magazine.
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Donald Kliewer

Produced Midwest Angling & Hunting Radio show 1986-1994 C0-Owner of Angling & Hunting Adventures-Adventure Travel Agency 1994-2002 Co-Host of The Valley Outdoors Radio w/Eric Olson 2011-current. General Manager of Q Media Group,LLC 2006-current
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Kliewer Kliewer

Produced Midwest Angling & Hunting Radio show 1986-1994 C0-Owner of Angling & Hunting Adventures-Adventure Travel Agency 1994-2002 Co-Host of The Valley Outdoors Radio w/Eric Olson 2011-current. General Manager of Q Media Group,LLC 2006-current
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David Drew

With 34 yrs experience in photography, broadcast & video, David is a professional videographer/producer/director in network affiliate TV and corporate/commercial video production. Satisfied clients include Cessna Aircraft, The Coleman Company, Beech Aircraft, Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, Via Christi Medical, Koch Industries & many others.
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David Kopel

Dave Kopel is Research Director of the Independence Institute, a think tank in Golden, Colorado, which is founded on the principles of the Declaration of Independence. At the Independence Institute, Kopel also heads the Institute's Second Amendment Project, the only research center at U.S. think tank which is dedicated to firearms law and policy issues. Additionally, Kopel is an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, and an adjunct professor of constitutional law at the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law.
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Don Mallicoat

Freelance outdoor copywriter providing services to the hunting & shooting retail industry. Services include guest blogs and social media content writing. Sporting Classics Daily contributor. Previously published in Pointing Dog Journal, Upland Almanac, and Wildlife in NC. Weekly outdoor columnist for the Madison County, NC News-Record & Sentinel.
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Brandon Butler

Brandon Butler is the Executive Director of the Conservation Federation of Missouri. He is the editor of Missouri Wildlife magazine. His syndicated column, Driftwood Outdoors, appears in 15 Missouri and Indiana newspapers and numerous regional magazines. Brandon also freelances articles to magazines and is a frequent seminar speaker.
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Emaneul "Kappie" Kapp

In 1996-I left the police force after 11 years of service. I started my own production company; this finally led to me producing for television and smaller productions. In 2004 & 2006 I won awards for productions done with Marc Watts. In 2011 Young Blood aired on the Outdoor Chanel, I'm currently working on 2 more TV shows that is scheduled for '14
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Steve Sorensen

I've been writing in the outdoor press for about 15 years with a newspaper column and contributions to national, state and regional magazines, and have spoken at more than 150 sportsman's banquets. I'm a member of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association (and serve as its Secretary), as well as the Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Association. I've been honored to win the Pinnacle Award in 2015 and 2018.
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Jeremiah Doughty

My name is Jeremiah Doughty, I am a wild game chef and outdoors coach. I founded and run From Field To Plate on all social media outlets and fromfieldtoplate.com. My goal on social media is to show a change in the industry. Getting back to doing it all yourself, going beyond the racks and diving deep into the meals. Each year I teach and train 30-50 new adult hunters in the realm of hunting, butchering and cooking. I started from field to plate to be a knowledge based outlet, answering questions and helping the everyday person get better at being outdoors and getting dirty for their dinner. I am currently working along side such companies as Traeger Grills, Weston Supply, Havalon Knives, Mossy Oak, Vortex Optics, Black rifle Coffee and many more developing recipes and content. I am working along side states wit their R3 programs
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Galen Geer

Publisher/Editor, The Pines Reveiew Literary Journal Outdoor Ed., Soldier of Fortune: hunting products & in-depth articles. Associate Editor African Expeditions: issues, events, book reviews for Africaphile. Columnist (Back to Basics), Whitetails Unlimited. Freelance & Avail. for Assignment. Lecturer: Literature, ethics, BLOG: The Thinking Hunter
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Glenn Helgeland

President, Target Communications. Editor/Publisher -- 'On Target' series of outdoor books. Incidental freelance writing. Founder/Content Director of five deer & turkey hunting expos (MI, OH, IL, KY, WI).
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Gerald Scott

BA English/Creative writing, Kansas State U 1970. Professional (i.e. paid) outdoor writer 1983-present. Approximately 3,000 magazine credits and 6,000 newspaper credits. Weekly outdoor newspaper column 1984-present. Member OWAA 1986-2004. Member SEOPA 2000-2009.
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Glen Wunderlich

Outdoor columnist for the Argus-Press of Owosso, Michigan and write a weekly column titled 'Thinking Afield'. Write to educate and entertain relative to the shooting sports, hunting, and legislative issues. My blog is Thinkingafield.blogspot.com. Write for Lightfield's Hunting Club at Lightfieldslugs.com. Chairman of Perry Youth Hunt Extravagana
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Jackie Holbrook

Jackie Holbrook is a freelance writer based in Cascade, Montana. She routinely writes articles for the Archery Trade Association's bowhunting360.com, archery360.com and ArcheryTrade.org websites. She's also written outdoor articles for the Anchorage Daily News. During her six years as a television news reporter in Missoula, Montana and Anchorage, Alaska, her focus was on hunting, fishing and outdoor news.
Featured Member

James Powell

I am currently Director of Communications for Ducks Unlimited and have served as Editor of the Journal of the American Chestnut Foundation, as a columnist for Turkey Country magazine, as a comm. specialist for Cabela's and a communications manager for the NWTF in addition to writing freelance articles for a variety of other publications and Web sites. I have also served as a POMA board member and am the current President of POMA.
Featured Member

Jay Lohmann

Innovative early adopter & strategic marketer focused on consumer engagement and conversions. Specializes in Strategy and Growth across the Internet leveraging Digital (paid/earned/organic), Big Data, Content, Analytics and Emerging Opportunities. 23-year digital marketing specialist with a proven track record implementing multi-channel digital marketing campaigns that drive new opportunities, audience engagement and ROI. Concept-to-completion knowledge of ideation, strategy, development, distribution and measurement. Practice and management skills include P&L, Ops, Strategy, Search, Social, Display, Big Data, Database/eMail/CRM marketing, Content marketing, Retargeting (Search/Site/Social/CRM), Digital Promotions, Gamification, and Mobile to drive engagement and revenue from all screens. Executes data-driven decisions in an ever-changing, technological environment. Huge crush on AI, IOT, Blockchain, AR/VR, etc.
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Joe Byers

Full-time writer and photographer for 25 years. Former hunting editor for Heartland USA (10 years). Currently Field Editor for Whitetails Unlimited and Pro-Staff member with OEI Properties Inc. Specialize in hunting, fishing, and adventure travel.
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John Doty

John has an undergraduate degree in journalism and professional experience in daily newspaper reporting, editing and publishing, subscription-based magazine publishing (both established and start-up), natural resource PR & communications in the federal sector, freelance writing and photography, and corporate communications for start-up entities.
Featured Member

Jess McGlothlin

"McGlothlin is as much a journalist as an angler, creating a visual with words and images like a modern-day lady Hemingway." - Outdoor Hub Jess McGlothlin sees her mission as a simple one: tell stories. Working as a freelance photographer and writer in the outdoor industry, while on assignment in the past few years she’s learned how to throw spears at coconuts in French Polynesia, dodge saltwater crocodiles in Cuba, stand-up paddleboard down Peruvian Amazon tributaries and eat all manner of unidentifiable food. She is a passionate writer and photographer who brings a unique, energetic perspective and approach to her work. Her written word is bright, bold, and honest. She’s worked with some of the largest brands in the outdoor sector, in roles ranging from staff copywriter to annual campaign photographer to marketing consultant. Subject coverage ranges from Western rodeos to fly fishing far above the Arctic Circle in Russia. She has proven competence covering everything from international advertising campaigns to multi-day survival training sessions in remote, challenging environments to exploratory fishing trips. Her work has been featured in gallery shows from Germany to Israel, and she has received international awards / recognition for both her writing and photography. Jess is available for contract, editorial, and assignment work, and is currently based in Missoula, Montana, USA.
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Jodi Stemler

Jodi has a degree in wildlife management from Rutgers University. She has worked for a state fish and wildlife agency, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation. Since 2005, she has worked as a consultant focused on conservation policy and communications work for a wide range of organizations as well as freelance outdoor writing.
Featured Member

John Taylor

Shotgunning columnist for Sports Afield and Delta Waterfowl, Contributing Editor for NRA Publications, regular contributor to Wildfowl, American Rifleman, American Hunter, Shooting Illustrated. Book author: The Shotgun Encyclopedia and Shotshells & Ballistics (Safari Press).
Featured Member

Julie Mogenis

Retired Texas Judge hosts & produces 2 internationally broadcast outdoor series(onFOX& NBC Sports) & several features including those involving big game hunting to bio diversity,eco system restoration & genome mapping for various network venues.the Judge is a member & affiliated with numerous industry related organizations from SCI ,ASA, NRA etc
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Judy Branham

Judy is a Photo Journalist and freelance writes for several publications; such as, Traditoinal Bowhunter Magazine, Trad Archer World Magazine etc. She is currently writing a book about female hunters. She is a member of NSSF, NWTF, POMA and more outdoor organizations. Being a seasoned hunter for over 30 years she has years of hunting adventures to share. Judy also is a public speaker.
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Justin Wegner

Focused on providing value and enhancing relationships with everyone I come in contact with. Those vary but my main focus is content creation in photography, video, editing, and podcasting. Building The HPG Brand for over 4 years as of today and growing.
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Ken Bailey

Based in Edmonton, Outdoor Canada's longtime hunting editor Ken Bailey has hunted every major Canadian game animal, in every corner of the country. For many years, he’s shared his deep knowledge of game behaviour, and wide expertise with all manner of firearms with OC's readers. His work has been recognized numerous times by both the Outdoor Writers of Canada and the National Magazine Awards. Ken is a committed conservationist, dedicated to habitat preservation, sustainable harvests, and passing along our hunting heritage to the next generation. He's also an avid fly fisherman, and a pretty darn good game chef.
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Keith Crowley

Author: "Gordon MacQuarrie:The Story of an Old Duck Hunter"and "Wildlife in the Badlands". Contributing author: "A Passion for Grouse". Photo and/or writing credits in American Hunter, Sporting Classics, Ducks Unlimited, Bugle, Peterson's Hunting, Wisconsin Sportsman, Wisconsin Outdoor Journal, Wall Street Journal, London Time, Paris Match, et al.
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Ken Perrotte

Outdoors columnist, Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star (Virginia) daily newspaper. Conservation Field Editor for NWTF and Turkey Country magazine. Contract outdoors journalist/photographer for Army Times Publishing Co., and www.militarytimes.com for 21 years. Wild game cooking columnist and regular contributor, Virginia Wildlife magazine for 10 years. Ken's freelance work has appeared in more than a dozen other magazines, including USA Today's Hunt & Fish, Recoil, Outdoor Life, Turkey & Turkey Hunting, Whitetail Times, and more over the last 25 years. Media relations support and copywriter for Traditions Media.
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Kevin Jarnagin

Whether running down to Mexico for largemouth bass or heading up to British Columbia for an elk hunt, Jarnagin is constantly searching for the next outdoor adventure. Jarnagin got his initial introduction into the outdoors with Steve Scott then moved to Blue Heron Communications. Currently, Jarnagin is the Content Manager for Gun Talk Media. He's tasked with elevating GTM's content and exploring new outlets for consumers to enjoy GTM's many offerings.
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Kat Mattoon

Executive producer, show host and general manager of Rocky Mountain Television Network (RMTV). All original outdoor programming, 24-7, throughout Central Colorado. Also show host, videographer, and voice over talent.
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Karen Mehall Phillips

A POMA Cornerstone member, I've spent 25 years in the editorial and marketing arena in support of NRA programs and services, NRA's Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), the promotion of hunting and shooting sports as a mainstream American lifestyle, wildlife conservation, and the role of hunters as America's first conservationists.
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Krissie Mason

Raised a Minnesota farm-girl in a sporting family, Krissie Mason is a writer, photographer, editor, outdoorswoman, and wild game food enthusiast. She is a regular contributor to a variety of outdoor lifestyle magazines, destination publications, and websites. In addition to other outdoor pursuits, she has recently become addicted to fly-fishing. Krissie fully supports a field-to-fork wild food-chain and enjoys expanding pantries and stretching wild fish & game palates with ambitious and delicious recipes. Additionally, she is the Editor and Design Creative of Horizons Magazine: a bi-monthly publication of the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers. Recently, Krissie has been shooting historic, large format wet plate photography replicating the photographic science used to document the Alaskan Harriman Expedition and portraits of the likes of John Muir, George Bird Grinnell, Gifford Pinchot, and Cornelia "Fly-Rod" Crosby.
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Kristi Drawe

As the Director of Marketing for TxAT, I oversee all marketing functions for the Aguila Ammunition and Texas Armament & Technology brands. Prior to joining TxAT in July 2015, I was the Director of Marketing for Aimpoint, Inc. for six years. I'm also an avid hunter and shooter.
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Kevin Tate

Creative Director Mossy Oak Productions; supervise post production staff, quality control on company's television/video products, writes voice over copy; online editor on Avid platform. Consulting Editor for Mossy Oak's Hunting the Country Magazine, directing content and writing some departments; other occasional freelance magazine work.
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Michelle Scheuermann

Michelle Scheuermann is a 12-year veteran of communications in the outdoor industry. In 2012, she started her consulting business, BulletProof Communications, and works with Sportsman Channel along with other clients in the outdoor world and beyond. Her goal is to help clients reach their target audiences utilizing a mix of on-line & off-line means
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Larysa Switlyk

Certified Public Accountant & Licensed Real Estate Agent Co-ambassador for State of Florida for â€œHunt of a Life Timeâ€ www.huntofalifetime.org Putting on an all female wounded warrior turkey hunt with Wounded Warriors In Action. http://www.wwiaf.org/ Writer, Producer, and Host of a female hunting, fishing, adventure TV show, â€œLarysa Unleashedâ€
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Laura Evans

Marketing/public relations exec proficient at media relations (domestically & internationally), promotional campaigns, contract negotiations. Adept at developing marketing tactics & fostering strategic relationships to increase market share supporting revenue goals. Flair for establishing exceptional rapport with internal & external customers.
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Lew Carpenter

Editor of coloradooutdoors.net. Regional Representative for the National Wildlife Federation. Past producer for Orion Multimedia. Launched 'The Federal Experience' and 'The Bucks of Tecomate with Jeff Foxworthy.' Produced the third season of TRCP's 'Life in the Open.' Past Editor of Western Outdoors Magazine.
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Larry Chesney

Managing editor of Sporting Classics magazine. Freelance writer/photographer for 15 years, as well as an advertising agency creative director.
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Michael Dickerson

Accomplished freelance outdoor writer, publication editor and PR executive. Award-winning experience in publication editing, journalism and photography. Widely published with hundreds of stories in numerous national and regional outdoor publications, with current emphasis on national firearms and hunting publications.
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Michael Faw

Freelance journalist and photographer covering hunting (big to small game and upland birds, plus dog training and care), fly fishing, archery, bird watching, backpacking, canoeing, hiking, stargazing, conservation and other outdoor pursuits around the globe. Available for assignment. Book author and editor. Freelance editor and communications consultant. Member of the Public Relations Society of America.
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Mia Anstine

I am an outfitter, guide, hunter, mentor, and instructor. I'm the cohost at the MAC Outdoors podcast, Armed Lutheran Radio contributor, NRA Tips & Tactics host, and guest writer for several publications. Published in: Alpine Gazette, Beretta USA, Game & Fish Magazine, Gear Junkie, Hunting Retailer, Field & Stream, National Shooting Sports Foundation, NBS Outdoors Magazine, North American Hunter, NRA Blog, NRA Family, NRA Insights, NWTF Jakes, Outdoor Channel, Pagosa Sun, RetailmeNot.com, Rocky Mountain Game & Fish Magazine, The Shooting Channel, Western Whitetail Magazine, Women's Outdoor News, guest host on Remington Country Television, and other print and digital media outlets.
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Michael Fernald

Recently I have created an organization called Turkey Hill Outdoors. We film and produce our hunts and provide high quality outdoor entertainment. We're learnig everyday and I am trying to pursue any means possible to improve my skills and expand my network. I believe that I have a unique eye for outdoor videography and a strong drive for what I Do
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Jacki Billings

Jacki Billings is a freelance journalist covering product and industry news as well as reviews for a variety of online publications. With a focus on concealed carry and women’s topics, she uses her platform to encourage women and newcomers into the shooting sports. Jacki’s journalism background allows her to get to the core of issues and stories, bringing her readers the most up-to-date information as it relates to products and the gun industry as a whole.
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Mike Marsh

Freelance outdoor writer-photographer. Newspaper: Weekly Features in Wilmington, Raleigh, Goldsboro and Tabor City papers. Magazine Columns in NC Game and Fish. Monthly features in NC G&F and NC Sportsman. Published works appear in dozens of magazines. Author of four books, with Fishing North Carolina published Feb, 2011.
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Melissa Nichols

For over 30 years Streamlight, Inc. has been engineering and designing a constantly evolving line of personal lights, many of which now feature the latest in combination LED/incandescent technology. Streamlight manufactures a variety of high-quality portable lighting products.
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Michael Van Tubergen

I am a life long hunter, fisher and shooting enthusiast. I have a BA from Michigan State University (97) and a JD from Wayne State University Law School (2000). After a short stint as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I took the plunge and opened a solo law practice in Grand Haven, Michigan (January 2002). That solo practice has grown into a full service law firm (Van Tubergen, Treutler & Hayes, PLLC) and I have developed a niche specialty where I am legal counsel for several of the most popular hunting celebrities in the outdoor television industry and am generally recognized as one of the "the" attorneys to hire in that industry. Through this work I have developed superior knowledge about the logistics and the business of the Outdoor Television Industry. I have also developed a strong working relationships with many of the executives from the television networks as well executives for some of the best sponsors.
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Nancy Jo Adams

Owner/Founder/Sole Proprietor of Life in Camo Media, LLC, Freelance Writer, Staff Writer, Content Strategist, Blogger, Website Media Owner, Amateur Photography and Videography. Staff Writer for Stone Road Media, LLC. Founder of Ladies in Camo, LLC (sold in 2015). Published: Woman Hunter Magazine, Women's Outdoor News, 1800Gear.com, 1800GunsandAmmo.com, Bowhunting.net, Trophy Stack, Outdoor Shopper, Ammoland.com, Southern Outdoor News, and various other media venues (digital & print).
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William Crawford

The University of Montevalloâ€™s Presidents Outdoor Scholars Program is committed to educating the next generation on the values of work ethic and conservation to lead the way in protecting our heritage for the benefits of our wildlife, lands and natural resources.
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Paul Wait

Paul Wait is editor of Delta Waterfowl magazine, a membership publication reaching an active, conservation-minded set of waterfowl hunters. Before joining Delta's communications team in 2011, Wait was editor of Wildfowl magazine. He is a past editor for InterMedia Outdoors and F+W Media. Wait has 17 years of professional media experience.
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Paul Fuller

I have served as a fishing/hunting magazine editor, freelance writer/photographer, sportsmen's show producer, fishing radio host, gun dog columnist and host/producer of Bird Dogs Afield Internet TV and broadcast TV show. I'm a two-term past president, director and life member of New England Outdoor Writers Association.
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Pete Rogers

Winner of over 50 literary awards. Rogers has published more than 1,000 articles and 1,500 photographs. Former President and Chairman of the Board of the South Carolina Outdoor Press Association. He annually writes over 120 articles for magazines, websites and blogs. He conducts dozens of seminars and workshops annually on hunting, fishing and trapping techniques.
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Phil Phillips

Outdoor TV host and hunting seminar speaker Phil Phillips has spent three decades as a premier bowhunting guide & outfitter and has taken 40+ big-game species worldwide. He has written numerous hunting articles and serves as a pro-staffer for major companies in the outdoor industry. He has hosted shows on the Outdoor Channel for the past 10 years.
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Pete Muller

The National Wild Turkey Federation is a nonprofit Conservation organization founded in 1973 with a mission dedicated to conserving wild turkeys and preserving hunting traditions. By working with its wildlife agency partners, the NWTF has helped restore wild turkey numbers to nearly 7 million today.
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Porter James

Second recipient of the Buckmasters scholarship. Apart of the outdoor scholars program at University of Montevallo. 2017-2018 Outdoor Scholar of the Year.
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Michael Lavallee

7 years Active duty US Army /Explosive Ordnance Disposal 27 years federal law enforcement/ USCS-CBP/DHS Owns and writes http://quietsurvivalist.com
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Randy Newberg

Host of nationally distributed TV shows and podcast. Owner of influential web forum on western hunting topics. Board of Directors of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (2013-present). Board of Directors of Orion The Hunters Institute (1995-2008 with five years as Chairman).
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Richard Bernier

Northeast field editor -Deer & Deer Hunting mag. Hunting editor - Outdoors mag Contributing writer - Whitetail Institute Nature photographer, Seminar Speaker Author of three titles regarding white-tailed deer.
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Mark Holyoak

As the director of communication I serve as RMEF spokesman, supervise internal and external communication efforts, write news releases, provide support to RMEF staff, prepare newsletters, supervise the staff of Bugle magazine, report for Bugle and the RMEF blog and lead social media efforts. Previously, I was a TV broadcast journalist for 24 years.
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Roy Hill

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Matt Soberg is the editor for three upland hunting and conservation-related magazines: Covey Rise magazine, Project Upland magazine, and the Ruffed Grouse Society magazine. He earned his BA from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and law degree from the William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Mark Hirvonen

I have been involved in the outdoor media industry since 2002 when I was elected to the board of Jim Posewitz' group Orion-The Hunters Institute. I met Randy Newberg while on that board and helped him to conceptualize the "On Your Own Adventures" television show and website and bring it to reality. We are now in our eighth season of production.
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Susan has a bachelor's degree in public relations and master's degree in communications. Prior to becoming the public relations manager at the Springfield CVB, she was a reporter at The News-Leader, a Gannett newspaper in Springfield.
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Outdoor Life, Field and Stream, Bugle, Nat Geo, Petersons, Bow Hunting etc. Unique, professional quality western, traditional outdoor sporting images, hunting, conservation, adventure sports, big game/wildlife, hunting stock photography, & western tourism markets. Photography writer, photography Editor @ Western Hunter Magazine. Hired for editorial, advertising, commercial outdoor photography, & public lands/conservation photography assignments around the world. Works on motion picture and film sets regularly. We guarantee content excellence for every client!
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Producing award-winning images and articles for various publications for 30 years, credits cover numerous venues including magazines, newspapers, books, online publications, calendars, stock agencies, galleries, etc. Field Photographer for the Upland Almanac Magazine and the Ruffed Grouse Society Magazine. My business, Nature Exposure, offers limited editions of fine art photography on canvas and premium papers from a large and varied stock inventory. My library of images for outdoor publication use is beyond what is on the website. Make contact with specific needs or shoot-on-demand projects.
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My professional career began in 1981 with the publication of my first photo on the cover American Hunter. Since then my photos and articles have appeared in magazines, advertising campaigns, product packaging, calendars, the internet and other media. While in the business for 30 years, it's always an honor to have a client select my work.
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Tom Claycomb III

Been writing for 16 yrs. Outdoor columns in newspapers in Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, CO, Nev., Ut. and La., RonSpomerOutdoors, Hunt Alaska Mag, Bass Pro Shop and freelances for many other magazines. On Pro-staff for multiple companies and have tested product for hundreds of others. Teach 50+ seminars/year at shows like the SCI Conv., DSC Conv. & Expo and stores like Cabela's, Bass Pro Shop and SWH. Guided hunts for show Kid Outdoors.
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Produce/direct national advertising/social media content projects for outdoor recreational industry including ATV, snowmobile, boats, outboards, hunting and fishing. Producing online shows Eye of the Hunter, Extreme Huntress,
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Al Voth

Retired from a 35 year career in law enforcement, Al now works as an editor, freelance writer, photographer and forensic consultant. He is editor of the Canadian Firearms Journal, writes for print and web markets, is a court qualified expert in firearms, toolmarks and gunshot residue and a voting member of POMA, Outdoor Writers of Canada and AFTE.
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TJ Schwanky

Host and producer of Outdoor Quest TV; Canada's longest-running hunting television series. Magazine and blog writer.
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Tom Tatum

Retired English teacher/Department Chair Kennett High School 1971-2006; Outdoor Columnist for Daily Local News, West Chester, PA, since 1986. Bowhunting Archery Columnist for PA Game News. Freelance writer. Author of novel An Educated Guess.
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Hal Sullivan

Currently serving as Trapline column editor for Fur-Fish-Game, and Field Editor for The Trapper and Predator Caller magazine.
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Josh Wayner

Professional Writer and Editor with six years of digital content publishing experience. Skilled in product photography and social media. Specialization in research, data collection, surveys, and ammunition testing.
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Nathan Robinson

Winchester Ammunition: (2010-current) 2017- Public Relations & Retail Marketing Manager 2014- Dealer Sales Manager 2012- Licensing & Sales Development 2010- Shooting Promotions & Conservation Specialist Nestle Purina Petcare: (2006-2010) -Sporting Dog & Breeder Enthusiast Event Marketing -Customer Account Management St. Louis University - Masters in Business Administration- Marketing Emphasis - Business- Marketing Emphasis Lifetime outdoorsman, hunter and consumer of outdoor literature
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Christopher Swainhart

I am an award winning filmmaker and president of GunStuff TV. You can read about my filmmaking at my personal website http://swainhart.org. For the past 3 years we have been doing product reviews both for American Outdoors TV Show and History of the Gun. In 2016 I won the first place in the Mountain and Adventure Film Festival Environmental Film for my mini-documentary "Monument Valley: Sunrise to Moonrise," the number one YouTube film on Monument Valley.
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Steven Barlow

Current freelance writer / contract editor specializing in topics related to the outdoors, firearms, self-defense. Retired sergeant/station commander and former firearms instructor -- New York State Police Degree in magazine journalism, Syracuse University First published magazine article - Field & Stream, December 1985 Contractor editor / writer for 32 print publication issues for Engaged Media 2014-2019, including Legendary Arms, Gunslingers and others Current editor for the Engaged Media print quarterly Concealed Carry Handguns magazine Current Parting Lines humor columnist for Game & Fish Publications (north and south editions) continuously since July 1991 Everyday Carry Columnist for Gun World magazine, 12/16 - 12/18 Numerous articles in American Survival Guide, Knives Illustrated, Survivor's Edge and others
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Danny Snyder

I graduated from Fairmont State University in 1994 and started full time at the Times West Virginian soon after. Over the years I have worked with several writers and I have had my work appear in multiple outdoor magazines across the United States.
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Richard Hines

Certified Wildlife Biologist. Retired after 39 years. Past positions included Hunter Ed Instructor, District Biologist, WMA Manager, Regional Biologist, and Refuge Manager with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Quail Unlimited, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Full time freelance writer/photographer since 2014 with credits in Gamekeepers, Buckmasters, Realtree, Game and Fish Publications, Southern Traditions Outdoors, Midsouth Hunting and Fishing News. President of Tennessee Outdoor Writers Association and currently on Board of Directors for SEOPA.
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Alex Brant

Founding editor Combat Handguns and other Hunting and Gun Harris publications. Co-founder The Hunting Report Newsletter. Articles in Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, Sports Afield (contributing editor for approximately 5 years), occasional contributor The Shooting Sportsman, Garden and Gun, Covey Rise. Founding Pres. SCI Tri-State Chapter. World record holder 6 pounds tippet coho salmon, author of the couple of hundred articles on both sides of the Atlantic, book author: The Complete Guide to Wingshooting, The World's Best Shoots, to be released soon: Shooter's Bible Guide to Shotgunning. USSCA Level III Certified Instructor.
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Andrew Tri

Marketer, Editor, Photographer, and Writer. I have been an outdoorsman and clay target shooter for decades. In 2015 I joined the USA High School Clay Target League and have been a part of its expansion from 3 states to over 20 states.
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Lowell Strauss

Lowell is passionate about hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation. An award-winning freelance writer and photographer, his favorite topics are firearms, gundogs, outdoor gear and cooking. He instructs hunter education and firearms safety courses. He's available for freelance opportunities.
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Susan Delk

I have worked for the NWTF for the past three years. I began as a part-time photographer and archivist. I was promoted to staff writer in November 2016. In November 2017, I was promoted to Associate Editor. Prior to the NWTF, I have worked as a professional newborn photographer and was employed in the newspaper industry for nearly 10 years as a staff writer in the beginning and finished my last six years as the Managing Editor for The People-Sentinel newspaper.
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W. Bruce Hutcheon

Earned a BS degree from Univ.of WI-La Crosse and a MBA from Calif. Coast Univ. Career was spent with Thomson Reuters in sales and sales management.Presently, elected to serve on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Sportsmenâ€™s Roundtable. Published articles GOABC. Launching Whitetail Rendezvous podcast and a current freelance contributor to goHUNT.com

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