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In this episode, Jason McClaren sits down with Chez Chesak — Army veteran, travel writer, and executive director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. From nearly missing the military age cutoff to writing for Good Housekeeping, Chez shares his inspiring journey of resilience, purpose, and storytelling.Whether you're a veteran, writer, or adventurer, this episode will leave you motivated to chase your next mission — with a pen, a passport, or a purpose.

In this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, we dive into upland bird hunting with Edgar Castillo—hunter, writer, and retired law enforcement officer. Edgar shares his unique background, how a neighbor introduced him and his father to hunting, and what led him to dedicate his outdoor life to chasing birds. We explore his favorite upland hunting destinations, the gear he never leaves behind, and his journey into outdoor writing. Plus, we discuss the critical role of public lands and conservation in keeping these adventures alive for future generations. Get ready for an inspiring and adventure-filled conversation with Edgar Castillo! Show Notes Huntsbirdz Kansas Bird Hunting United States Marine Corps What Happened: "When I first moved to the U.S. from Guatemala, hunting wasn't even a concept in my world. My family didn't do it. My dad didn't do it. It just wasn't a thing. But then our neighbor, Tom, took my dad under his wing and introduced him to the world of hunting—first waterfowl, then upland game. I, of course, tagged along, eager to be part of whatever my dad was doing. Everything was going great until one fateful day when Tom handed my dad some venison. My dad took one bite… and got violently sick. Not once, not twice, but every time he ate deer meat. Turns out, he was allergic to venison. That was it—deer hunting was officially off the table for our family. My dad stuck to birds, and so did I. Looking back, I could've ventured into hunting big game on my own. But I know myself—I go all in when I commit to something. If I started deer hunting, I'd be up to my ears in gear, obsessively tracking seasons and probably planning elk hunts across the country. So, I made a choice: stick to what I love, where the adventure is just as thrilling, and where I don't have to explain to my wife why I need a new deep freezer." Principle: Sometimes, the best decisions come from knowing your limits. It's easy to get caught up in the idea of doing everything—whether it's hunting, business, or life in general. But true mastery (and real joy) comes from focusing on what you truly love and getting really, really good at it. Transition: Too many people try to do it all. They think more = better, whether it's hunting, hobbies, or even running a business. But that's not always the case. The reality? Spreading yourself too thin often means never truly excelling at anything. That's Why: That's why, in this episode of The Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, I sat down with Edgar Castillo to talk about how he found his niche in upland hunting, why he never strayed into big game, and how his passion for storytelling and conservation led him to an unexpected writing career. If you've ever struggled with choosing your lane—or wondered how to make the most of the one you're in—you'll love this conversation. Call to Action: If you've ever felt like you're chasing too many things at once, this episode is for you. Learn how to find joy, adventure, and mastery in one passion—and how focusing can actually open up even bigger opportunities. Listen now to our latest episode here: #Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, #bird hunting, #Edgar Castillo Writer, #Outdoor Writers Association of America, #OWAA, #law enforcement, #United States Marine Corps, #hunting, #waterfowl, #upland game, #public lands, #Alaska, #ptarmigan, #grouse, #quail, #conservation, #wing shooting, #storytelling, #outdoor writing, #public land access, #mentoring, #outdoor recreation, #outdoor camp, #freelance writing  

Lisa Baril is a science writer who has written about natural resources and science for national parks across the southwestern United States. She holds a master's degree from Montana State University and is a member of the National Association of Science Writers, Society of Environmental Journalists, and the Outdoor Writers Association of America. In THE AGE OF MELT, she explores the shifting view that humans have long held of glaciers—from fear, to awe, to conquest. A unique form of science, ice-patch archeology, arose from the current climate crisis, as such discoveries could only be made at the cost of the world's ice formations. THE AGE OF MELT takes the reader on a world tour of ice, exploring the conflicting belief systems around ice and its integral relationship to people. Melting ice has revealed so much about human culture, the environment, the past, and most importantly, our future.Find Lisa Baril and The Age of Melt online:https://www.lisabaril.com/The Age of Melt: What Glaciers, Ice Mummies, and Ancient Artifacts Teach Us about Climate, Culture, and a Future without IceFind me online:This Sustainable Life: Solve For Nature Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shows.acast.com/solvefornatureBlog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://verdantgrowth.blog/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/verdantgrowth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/VerdantGrowth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/realverdantgrowth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/verdant.growth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/verdantgrowthofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! We are thrilled to bring you another exciting episode recorded at the Outdoor Writers Association of America's annual conference in El Paso. Today, Beau Beasley joins us. Beau is a retired firefighter from Fairfax County, VA, whose fascinating journey led him to become a passionate fly fisherman and author. In this episode, Beau shares his intriguing story of how a chance encounter introduced him to fly fishing, his commitment to helping veterans through the sport's therapeutic benefits, and his leadership role in the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival. We'll delve into Beau's new book, "Healing Waters: Veteran Stories of Recovery in Their Own Words," and explore connections he's made at the OWAA conference. DISCUSSIONFly Fishing Insights — [00:03:14 → 00:03:23]Healing Waters: Veterans' Stories of Recovery in Their Own Words — [00:04:19 → 00:04:30]Fly Fishing as Therapy — [00:06:35 → 00:06:42]The Healing Power of Nature: "Healing Waters takes veterans interested in fly fishing, puts them in beautiful places, and teaches them how to fly fish, and they just reconnect with other people. — [00:07:40 → 00:08:10]"The Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival" — [00:08:36 → 00:08:44]"Fly Fishing Reality Check" — [00:10:13 → 00:10:17]"Debunking the Fly Fishing Elitism Myth" — [00:11:20 → 00:11:28]"Women Empowerment through Fly Fishing" — [00:12:32 → 00:12:39]Get Outdoors and Get Involved — [00:13:28 → 00:13:33]LEARN MORETo learn more about Beau, his work, and the upcoming 2025 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival, visit his website at https://beaubeasley.com.HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERYPlease consider donating to the Maggie Valley Fly Shop in Maggie Valley, NC, to support the recovery of communities affected by Hurricane Helene. NEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.KEYWORDSBeau Beasley, Project Healing Waters, Veterans, Fly Fishing Therapy, Outdoor Recreation, Wine Tasting, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview, OWAA#BeauBeasley #ProjectHealingWaters #Veterans #FlyFishingTherapy #OutdoorRecreation #WineTasting #OutdoorAdventure #HowardFox #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterview #OWAA2024My Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! We are wrapping up another incredible day at the Outdoor Writers Association of America annual conference in El Paso, Texas. The ever-engaging Terry Creekmore is joining us for this interview. Terry is a retired wildlife biologist turned prolific outdoor writer. Terry has a knack for storytelling, from captivating hunting stories to his thrilling fiction novels set in the wild expanses of Montana. We'll dive into his career journey, the challenges of transitioning to writing, and the fascinating tales from his 36-year career working across the U.S. and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring writer or a lover of the great outdoors, this episode is packed with insights and stories you won't want to miss. So, sit back, relax, and let's begin our conversation with Terry Creekmore. Join us as we explore his adventures, experiences, and his invaluable tips on making it in the world of outdoor writing.DISCUSSION"Building a Writing Career" — [00:01:42 → 00:01:46]Getting Your Work Published in Major Outdoor Magazines — [00:01:50 → 00:02:00]Reflections of a Wildlife Veteran — [00:02:33 → 00:02:41]The Value of Mentors — [00:03:15 → 00:03:21]Unique Fiction Blend: "It's kind of Tom Clancy meets Tony Hillerman — [00:04:46 → 00:05:33]Wildlife Disease Biologist Reflects on Unique Career — [00:08:15 → 00:08:40]The Evolution of Journalism — [00:10:01 → 00:10:14]Living Life After Retirement — [00:11:10 → 00:11:16]How to Succeed in Wildlife Careers — [00:13:13 → 00:13:19]LEARN MORETo learn more about Terry and his work, please get in touch with him via our website.NEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.KEYWORDSTerry Creekmore, wildlife biologist, hunting stories, fiction novels, memoir, Storytelling, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview, OWAA#TerryCreekmore #wildlifebiologist #huntingstories #fictionnovels #memoir #Storytelling #OutdoorAdventure #HowardFox #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterviewMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch

This is the 7th episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and Juarez, MX, as they host the OWAA's  2024 annual conference this year.Scott Cutler is our guest today. Scott is a board member of the El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society. In this episode, we'll explore a rich array of birding opportunities, discuss the essential work of the Audubon Society in conservation and public outreach, and get a sneak peek into the birding opportunities at the upcoming Outdoor Writers Association of America's annual conference.DISCUSSIONPassion for Nature and Museum Work: 00:03:04 - 00:03:17Childhood Adventures in Nature: 00:06:26 - 00:06:42Preserving Open Spaces for Future Generations: 00:13:35 - 00:14:04Wildlife Conservation Efforts in the El Paso area: 00:16:53 - 00:17:09Protecting Local Wildlife: 00:18:26 - 00:18:46Hidden Gems for Bird Enthusiasts: 00:23:00 - 00:23:09Bird Watching Hotspots Near El Paso: 00:24:51 - 00:25:04Unexpected Bird Watching Delight: 00:31:56 - 00:32:01Indigenous Pathways: 00:35:38 - 00:36:01The Importance of Nature: 00:39:2000:39:33EL PASO AREA BIRDING OPPORTUNITIESHueco Tanks & Historic SiteFranklin Mountains State ParkRio Bosque Wetlands ParkFeather Lake Sanctuary Keystone Heritage ParkFort Bliss PondCrossroads Pond & Memorial ParkGuadalupe Mountains & Carlsbad Caverns National ParksSacramento MountainsLEARN MORETo learn more about the El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society, visit their website, http://www.trans-pecos-audubon.com/, or on Facebook.NEXT STEPSSeries. To begin planning your El Paso getaway or outing, visit the Visit El Paso website at https://www.visitelpaso.com/.If you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and sharing.KEYWORDSScott Cutler, El Paso Trans Pecos Audubon Society, Visit El Paso, OWAA, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Outdoor Adventures, Podcast Interview#JohnCutler #ElPasoTransPecosAudubonSociety #VisitElPaso  #OutdoorAdventureSeries #OWAA2024 #PodcastInterviewContact us for Promotion OpportunitiesPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageNote: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Hey everyone, Welcome to Episode 437 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today I'm talking with Chez Chesak. Chez is an award-winning adventure travel writer and 20+ year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. He is also Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America.  Show Notes 06:13 Frequent travel for work, including long trips to Australia and South Africa, led to amazing opportunities but strained family life. Looking forward to finally bringing family to these places. 08:33 Chez highlights the irony of spending excessive time indoors managing communication, social media, and engaging with the board and members. They also mention creating job opportunities for members through posting positions and communicating about awards. 11:35 Chez talks about Looking forward to the upcoming July event in Johnson City, Tennessee, with vetted outdoor media, regional tourism boards, and brands networking. The event will feature a marketplace for networking, city tours, and professional development, offering abundant networking opportunities in the beautiful Tennessee location. 13:17 Navigating the evolving media landscape involves supporting various content creators to boost their careers. 18:18 Podcasting growth potential in outdoor space and its ability to reach people 24/7. 20:28 Chez explains maintaining the importance of OWAA's welcoming environment for new members while embracing the tight-knit community is a great challenge. It's important to ensure new members feel included and connected when joining events like Fieldfast or the conference. 24:51 Encouraging young people with a passion for the outdoors and storytelling to join OWAA for resources and career support, including opportunities for those just starting out or making a career change. 26:18 OWAA offers fellowships to support the development of outdoor storytellers, and also provides a $30 student membership, available to undergraduate and graduate students from any school. 31:13 Discovering healing stories through yoga for veterans while facing challenges with traditional media outlets. An article about yoga for vets led to learning about the healing effects of yoga on veterans, including personal experiences with a medic. 33:58 Emphasizes the importance of consistent effort and perseverance in building one's skills and career. Stressing the value of continually refining one's craft, the speaker highlights the power of regular, persistent action in achieving recognition and opportunities. 36:40 Excited for organizational growth after focusing on internal improvements and reinventing processes with board and volunteers. 41:31 Chez is passionate about military history and acknowledges a lack of diversity in their reading habits. He tries to read other genres, particularly classics, and is reintroduced to them through a teen in the house. He is currently rereading "The Bureau of Ungentlemanly Warfare" in preparation for the upcoming movie adaptation. Thanks for listening and visiting our website. Don't forget to subscribe and spread the word! Learn More You can follow Chez at Chez Connects Next Steps If you enjoy interviews devoted to the outdoor industry, find us online at ricksaez.com/listen. We love likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them, too. Keywords #Outdoor Writers Association of America, #OWA, #outdoor storytelling, #diversity and inclusion, #outdoor industry, #content creation, #career development, #award-winning adventure, #outdoor media, #podcasting, #traditional writers, #professional development, #media professionals, #social media influencers, #bloggers, #traditional print journalists, #storytelling, #tourism boards Podcast produced using Descript, CastMagic Podcast hosted by Libsyn use code 'outdoorbizpod' for 20% OFF Show Notes powered by Castmagic Website powered by Wordpress Note: As an Affiliate of Amazon and others, I earn from qualifying purchases.

The Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast welcomes David N. McIlvaney back. David is a seasoned outdoor enthusiast and essayist with roots in both the serene Catskills of New York and the vibrant landscape of Mérida on the Yucatán  Peninsula of Mexico. David, an Outdoor Writers Association of America member, brings a wealth of experience and a refreshing perspective on fishing and life. In today's episode, we'll dive deep into tarpon fishing. David will share his expertise on the unique equipment necessary for casting in the Río Lagartos mangroves to land juvenile tarpon.David also opens up about his disconnection during a recent cruise to the Gulf of California with UnCruise Adventures and how it led to unexpected pleasures and deep human connections. QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION POINTS What are the specific challenges associated with catching juvenile tarpon compared to adult tarpon, and how does the necessary equipment differ?How do environmental factors such as wind and habitat impact rod weight and fly type choice when pursuing tarpon?How does fishing in the mangroves affect your fishing approach and technique?During your interactions with Ismael, what cultural or spiritual practices did you encounter that were intertwined with the fishing experience?The importance of tranquility and contentment was a recurring theme in the episode. How do you, David, find that fishing and being in nature contribute to this sense of peace?You mentioned enjoying the simplicity and disconnection from the internet during your cruise. How does this compare to the sensory experience of being in nature and the outdoors?Can you share more about the "do-it-yourself" approach to fishing and why you find it more authentic than other styles? What are the pros and cons, in your view?Finally, with your keen observation skills and preference to write in your head, David, how do you translate your outdoor experiences into stories that resonate with fishermen and non-fishermen?LEARN MORETo learn more about David, you can visit him on the following social sites:LinkTree - And do check out his article, Río Lagartos (Yucatán) Tarpon – Prayer and Scars in the Mangroves of the Yucatán on his LinkTree pageInstagramRio Lagartos Tours - https://www.instagram.com/biofriendsriolagartos/ NEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares. KEYWORDSDavid N. McIlvaney, Essayist, Tarpon Fishing, Mangroves of Río Lagartos, Yucatán, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series#OutdoorAdventureSeries #TarponFishing #Yucatán  #RíoLagartosTours #Fishing #TravelTales #NatureConnection #Mindfulness Podcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageNote: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

“I've known Nate Schweber going on 20 years now, we've been colleagues, friends, and even co-authors. I can say without a doubt that he is one of the hardest working reporters I've ever met, he has a keen eye for detail, enjoys a good drink, and knows how to rock with the best of them.  He's a raconteur, with endless curiosity and compassion, and great passion. My life is better because I know him.  His chords are familiar to listeners of this show as it has opened up every episode since we started, and was even part of the old After Two Beers show I did for All About Beer. We've been to breweries and crime scenes together, we've had adventures and even wrote a book together – Indiana Breweries – which was released in 2011 and has since gone on to sell tens of copies.  He lives in Brooklyn these days, but he grew up in Missoula, Montana and has always had a passion for outdoor reporting. A previous book, Fly Fishing Yellowstone is a must for any angler looking for the story of trout in the historic park, not just the fish but tales of the streams and its history.  His latest book tells a remarkable story about conservation, activism, and journalism, with belts of sold drinking thrown in here and again. It's called This America of Ours: Bernard and Avis DeVoto and the Forgotten Fight to Save the Wild. It was published on July 5, 2022 and the paperback is out now. It has also the book won the High Plains Book Award, and received the first place book award from the Outdoor Writers Association of America. The book tells the story of a husband and wife team that took on special interests and politicians like Joe McCarthy and worked to protect land that should have been protected, and along the way, they strike up a friendship with a woman who would alter the course of cooking in America.  It's suspenseful, meticulously researched, frightening with bits of levity, and historically important with mirrors to today. It is one of the most engaging books I've read in a long time, and I'm not just saying all of this because he showed up at my house with a bottle of gin.  But, of course, that's where we start.” -John HollThis Episode is Sponsored By:ShopifyShopify's already taken the cash register online, helping millions sell billions around the world. But did you know that Shopify can do the same thing at your retail store? Give your point-of-sale system a serious upgrade, with Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/drinkbeer and take your retail business to the next level today.For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Nate Schweber Sponsors: Shopify, All About Beer Tags: Beer, Nature, Travel, Parks, History, Gin

Host John Kruse talks to Jessica Turner, President of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, about the Bureau of Land Management's new blueprint emphasizing more outdoor recreation their lands.  Brad Chappell, the man behind the Crappie Connection on YouTube, has five techniques you really ought to try if you want to catch more crappie this month.  Finally, we are proud to announce we won a first place Excellence in Craft Award from the Outdoor Writers Association of America for an interview we aired with Rue Mapp, the founder of Outdoor Afro and the author of the book, Nature Swagger.  We are re-airing that award-winning interview on the show today! www.americaoutdoorsradio.com www.recreationroundtable.org  youtube.com/@crappieconnection www.outdoorafro.org    

Mark Berte is the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) executive director; the ACF is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The ACF was formed to bring together individuals from coastal Alabama's private and governmental sectors to address various issues. Inspired by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's successful work in another part of the country, ACF was modeled after its approach.TOPICS WE DISCUSSED  How has the Alabama Coastal Foundation evolved over the past 30 years, and what are some of its most significant achievements? What role do volunteers play in the organization, and what are some of the volunteer opportunities available? How does the ACF promote conservation awareness and understanding through its educational programs? What initiatives does the ACF have to protect and conserve sea turtles? How can individuals support these efforts? How has bipartisan cooperation addressed environmental issues, as highlighted by the protection of the underwater forest? What events and outreach programs have the organization planned, and how can individuals get involved or attend?LEARN MORETo learn more about the Alabama Coastal Foundation, visit their website at https://www.joinacf.org or on the following social sites:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alabamacoastalInstagram: http://instagram.com/alabamacoastalYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlabamaCoastalLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/alabama-coastal-foundationNEXT STEPSTo begin planning your beach vacation, getaway, or outing, visit the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism website at https://www.gulfshores.com/.If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.KEYWORDSAlabama Coastal Foundation, Outdoor Writers Association of America Conference, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism, Environmental Improvement, Inclusive Environmental Stewardship, Coastal IQ, Conservation Awareness, Sea Turtle Nesting Season, Federally Protected Species, Underwater Forest Protection, Bipartisan Cooperation, Rachel Carlson's Silent Spring, Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Program, Nesting Season, Turtle Fest, Oyster Shell Recycling Program#AlabamaCoastalFoundation #PodcastGuest #OutdoorAdventure #OWAA2023Podcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by Podpage

Dan and Brandon talk saltwater fly fishing, how Dan got started, to his days writing for the most popular fishing publications, to the origins of his Whistler Fly, to fly fishing around the world.Fly anglers and non-fly anglers will love this episode.SHOW LINKSDan Blantonhttps://DanBlanton.com ABOUT DAN BLANTONDan is a Hall of Fame fly fishing and casting instructor, lecturer, fly fishing author and outdoor photographer.  He is  one of the pioneers in the development of Pacific coast and Central American saltwater fly fishing. He is the recipient of the Federation of Fly Fisher's 1990 Arnold Gingrich Memorial Life Membership award for outstanding achievement in outdoors writing.  He also is the Federations of Fly Fisher's 1995 recipient of the Silver King award for outstanding contributions to the sport of saltwater fly fishing, in the N.C.C.F.F.F. California/Nevada Fly Fishing Hall of Fame, The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum Fly Fishing Hall of Fame.An acclaimed fly tier, Dan originated the Whistler Series, Punch Series, Sar-Mul-Mac Series, Sea Arrow Squid, Bay-Delta Eelet and many other world renowned saltwater fly patterns. His patterns, originated in the late 1960s and early 70s, remain popular and productive world-wide.The former Managing Editor of Angler Magazine, Dan is an Editor-at-Large for Fly Fishing Salt Waters magazine, Fly Fisherman magazine and the California Fly Fisher. Dan is also one of The Complete Fly Fisherman of South Africa's International Field Editors. He was the Salt Water Fly Fishing columnist for Sport Fishing magazine and Fly Fish America magazines for more than a decade. A free-lance writer for more than 40 years and an active member of both the Outdoor Writers Association of California, and the Outdoor Writers Association of America, Dan contributes regularly to many fly fishing periodicals both in the USA, Australia, Japan and South Africa. His Book Fly Fishing California's Great waters have received excellent reviews.For more than 25 years he has run DanBlanton.com. The bulletin board/forum are extremely popular, world-wide.  Dan Blanton's Bulletin Board Community founded Striperfest, the largest fund-raiser dedicated to the preservation of the California Delta and its striped bass.  CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter. It's FREE.Written by Brandon with insights giving you an edge to win in your business and your life. Over 24,200 listeners and counting!-> https://edge.ck.page/bea5b3fda6 OTHER GREAT PODCASTS ON THE THE BEST PODCASTS NETWORK Danielle & Brandon Show All about owning a businesshttps://OnBusinessPodcast.com MARKETING PodcastMarketing science revealing successful marketing. https://PodcastOnMarketing.com 401k Plans PodcastSet up and run your company's 401k retirement savings plans correctly.https://401kplanspodcast.com Car Accident Lawyer PodcastBest lawyer advice.https://caraccidentlawyerpodcast.com PRODUCTIVITYTips.https://productivitypodcast.buzzsprout.com podcast for entrepreneurs...

Jeff Alt is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Jeff is an award-winning author, speaker, adventurer, and family hiking and camping expert. He is a prolific author with a new book called Time Traveling Through Yellowstone National Park: The Adventures of Bubba Jones, the fifth book in the Adventures of Bubba Jones series. Jeff is an Outdoor Writers Association of America member and lives with his family on the East Coast.TOPICS WE DISCUSSED 1. How did Jeff develop the idea for their first book?2. What inspired Jeff to write the children's national park series?2. Do you need to read each book in succession?3. What is Jeff's next adventure?MEDIAhttps://www.beaufortbooks.com/press-release-time-traveling-through-yellowstone-national-park/https://logcabinlibrary.blogspot.com/2023/05/its-marvelous-middle-grade-monday-with_0198571640.html https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=D314F575-F436-8970-C5FD9BC78DC790BFhttps://www.virginia.org/event/a-walk-for-sunshine-in-shenandoah-national-park/68/AHAH MOMENTFor over 20 years, Jeff has hosted the annual Sunshine Walk, 5k Run, and Roll, inspired by his Appalachian Trail journey, which has raised over half a million dollars to support people with developmental disabilities. Jeff realized that a walk in the woods could positively impact not only yourself but countless others as well.INSIGHT2GOWhen Jeff started researching his latest book about Yellowstone National Park, he thought the new Yellowstone TV series (Kevin Costner) would inspire him.  He soon saw that the show had little to do with the National Park, but he and his wife got hooked on the series and loved it.LEARN MORETo learn more about Jeff and his work, you can visit his website at https://www.jeffalt.com/ or connect with him on these social sites:FacebookInstagram NEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.KEYWORDSLiving in the Moment, Outdoor Adventure, Stewardship, Conservation, Access, Appalachian Trail, Family Hiking, Camping, Yellowstone National ParkPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by Podpage

Ashley J.  Peters is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast today. Ashley is a passionate Writer, Conservationist, and Servant Leader. She is the Communication Manager at the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota, an Outdoor Writer, and a Conservationist. She is also on the board of many organizations, including the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA).Ashley has spent time at Americorp, the State of Minnesota, Dept. of Natural Resources, The National Audubon Society, Audubon Minnesota, and the Ruffled Grouse Society.TOPICS WE DISCUSSED 1. When did Ashley become interested in Natural Resources Conservation2. How long has Ashley been an Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) member?3. What are your responsibilities as an OWAA Board Member?4. You were appointed by the Minnesota Governor to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. What will this mean for you?LEARN MORETo learn more about Ashely and her work, you can connect with her on LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter or TikTok. LinkedIn TwitterTikTok NEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.#Conservation #EnvironmentalStewardship #NaturalResources #HabitatConservation #WildlifeConservation #Americorp #NationalAudubonSociety  #MinnesotaDepartmentOfNaturalResources #MinnesotaAudubon #RuffledGrouseSociety #ServantLeader #OWAA #OutdoorAdventureSeriesPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by Podpage

Robert Annis is our return guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today.  Rob is a Freelance Outdoor Journalist, Travel Writer, and Gear Reviewer. Rob joined us last year on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. We'll share the episode in our show notes. He is joining us today to discuss one of his recent pieces, The Ultimate Guide to All 8 Midwest National Parks, which he wrote for Midwest Living.Link: https://www.midwestliving.com/travel/state-and-national-parks/the-ultimate-guide-to-midwest-national-parks/?fbclid=IwAR268KF5vD52hw3FpLxOKmZtAsvaFIxc1DpFOg58tW5f2Q2T_zOZd6rQtuo.Badlands National Park - SDWind Cave National Park - SDCuyahoga Valley National Park - Northern OHGateway Arch National Park - St. LouisIndiana Dunes National Park - INIsle Royale National Park - Lake SuperiorTheodore Roosevelt National Park - Western NDVoyageurs National Park - Northern MNAdditional ResourcesTo learn more about Rob and read his work, visit his website at https://robertannis.com/ or check out his in-progress adventures at https://www.instagram.com/robannis.Click here to listen to our first podcast episode with Rob.Click here to read Rob's article for Fodor's Travel, The Largest Island on the Largest Lake on the Largest Island on the Largest Lake in the World. Click here to learn about Oru Portable Boats.Click here to learn about the best PackRafts from the folks at Gear Junkie. If a visit to Minnesota is in your future, click here to check out Tettegouche State Park.Click here to learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA).Next StepsIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.Podcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by Podpage

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism sponsor this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Warm temps and fresh seafood make the Alabama Gulf Coast the perfect beach destination for family vacations, couples getaways, outdoor adventures, meetings, conferences, and conventions.Our guest today is Suzanne Downing.Suzanne is the Publications Editor for the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA).Suzanne is an outdoor communicator with environmental science and journalism background, living in rural Montana. She loves helping others get inspired to get outdoors and out of their comfort zone. She is also interested in the conservation of our shared outdoor spaces.TOPICS WE DISCUSSED:1. What is your favorite task or project to work on?2. What was your OWAA assignment that brought you to Gulf Shores, Alabama?3. For outdoor communicators, what are three ways to generate story leads when visiting Gulf Shores, Alabama?4. What was a stand-out moment for you in Gulf Shores, Alabama?5. What were your favorite dishes from your visit (Restaurant name and dish)?SUSANNE'S RECOMMENDATIONSGulf State Park - https://www.alapark.com/parks/gulf-state-parkAdmiral Shellfish Company - https://admiralshellfishcompany.com/Weeks Bay Pitcher Plant Bog - https://www.outdooralabama.com/weeks-bay-reserve/weeks-bay-pitcher-plant-bogClaude Peteet Mariculture Center/Marine Resources Division - https://www.gulfshores.com/things-to-do/claude-peteet-mariculture-centermarine-resources-division/DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - https://desotosseafoodkitchen.com/AHA MOMENTAbout a year after my Father-in-Law had open heart surgery, my husband and I took a trip with him and my mother-in-law to Yellowstone National Park. It was the end of April, and the park was closed for a couple of days to car traffic, so we rented bicycles and rode into the park. Seeing how joyful my father-in-law was on his bike coasting down hills and enjoying the scenery in Yellowstone was an "aha" moment for me. He looked free. He was truly living!INSIGHT2GOMove out of your comfort zone! To grow is to feel uncomfortable. As adults, we can often stop learning or trying new things. If you have something you've always wanted to do, make it happen. By stepping out of your comfort zone, you may find you love it! Or, you may find you don't enjoy it. Either way, you'll grow as a person.MEDIAhttps://owaa.org/gulf-shores-alabama-story-leads-for-journalists/.LEARN MORESuzanne wants you to know that the OWAA is not just for writers! Although it's the Outdoor Writers Association of America, we have outdoor communicators that are podcasters, videographers, illustrators, photographers, radio hosts, and more. You don't need to be a writer to be a member. Visit the OWAA on their website at https://owaa.orgPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by Podpage

Ken Keffer was born and raised in Wyoming. As a vagabond naturalist, he has done a little bit of everything, from monitoring small mammal populations in Grand Teton National Park to researching flying squirrels in southeast Alaska, and monitoring Bactrian Camels in Mongolia's Great Gobi Strictly Protected Area. He's also worked as an environmental educator in Wyoming, northern New Mexico, coastal Maryland, along the shores of Lake Erie in Ohio and Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, and in Des Moines, Iowa. He recently put down roots in Bloomington, Indiana, where he and his wife Heather Ray own the Wild Birds Unlimited nature shop. Ken is currently an officer for the Outdoor Writers Association of America. Learn More Here: https://www.kenkeffer.net  Buy a Knife from Malone Knives: https://bit.ly/3VmikEh   Check Out Badger Claw Outfitters Here: http://bit.ly/3jYeJOA  15% Off Discount Code: podcast1  Get 10% off Absolute Aid Products: https://bit.ly/3px2Jnt  Discount Code: APTITUDE10  Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/Aptitudeoutdoor  More Aptitude Outdoors here: https://bit.ly/2YLp82N  

Christine Peterson is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Christine is an Outdoor Enthusiast and Freelance Journalist. She is the past president of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. She has written for Outdoor Life, National Geographic, High Country News, and TROUT.Topics We DiscussedWhat is important about focusing on the environment and outdoor recreationWhat's your favorite part of being a journalist and writerHope for the futureInsight2go“Aldo Leopold wrote: ‘A peculiar virtue in wildlife ethics is that the hunter ordinarily has no gallery to applaud or disapprove of his conduct. Whatever his acts, they are dictated by his own conscience rather than by a mob of onlookers.' We should all still live by that.”Media & Resourceshttps://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/future-trout-fishing-out-west/https://www.hcn.org/issues/54.11/birds-to-protect-eagles-hunters-and-conservationists-rebuild-old-allianceshttps://www.outsideonline.com/business-journal/brands/patagonia-new-corporate-structure-analysis/Next Steps To learn more about Christine and her work, visit her website at https://christine-peterson.com.Click here to find Christine on Instagram.Link: https://www.instagram.com/she.will.roam/SponsorThank you to Rock Creek Coffee Roasters, home of small-batch, freshly roasted coffee. Click here to visit their website and online store.Link: https://rockcreekcoffee.com/?ref=W6tDYn7ZThe Outdoor Adventure Series is a production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

"Welcome to episode 360 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, today I'm speaking with Peter Driver from Piscari Fly. Peter tells us how he's been fishing since he was a kid, The Piscari Fly Business on the River Nore in Ireland and, the World Class Ireland Trout fishing." Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!   Sign up for my Newsletter HERE.   I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com  or leave me a message on Speakpipe!     Brought to you this month by Tourism Ireland Also with support from Failte Ireland, Steller, and the Outdoor Writers Association of America Show Notes Piscari Fly River Nore How Peter got into Fly Fishing I grew up in the mountains in County Wicklow in a small village called Rathdrum and, in the village, we had a river running through called the Avonmore River. It's probably one of the most spectacular rivers we have in Ireland for scenery and beauty. It's absolutely stunning, but the whole community was kind of based around the river, and fly fishing was huge in that community. But my dad and all his brothers would've been a big fly fishermen and big competition anglers back in the day when I was only a wee boy. Tell us about the shop We sell a whole shebang. Whatever you need for fly fishing or fly tying we got it. If we haven't got it we'll, we get it. But we do have one motto. I've always kind of built the business on a personal thing that if I'm not gonna use itself, there's a good chance I'm not gonna stock it. You know, we're very particular about what we stock in the shop. We do have a range from all over the world. The Inspiration for Piscari Fly It was a simple thing, I was really struggling on getting high-quality tungsten beads over here in Ireland. Here you're buying 'em from here and there and they were Ok. They were coming in different sizes, different colors, different coats, and different weights. And it was really frustrating for me as a Competition Tyer. Sort of on the second time around that. So, I contacted some Tungsten bead companies in China and you know, over a six-month to a year period, we kinda came up with our own chunks of beads and I had to buy 'em in such large bulk that it made sense just to start selling some and, it just started from there and it just built and built and built. What's your favorite piece of gear under a hundred dollars? Skafars indicator wax One of the other things that I bought that I would not fish without is my knee pads. A good set of knee pads or shin guards, they have saved my life so many times. And you can find em here for 50 euros. Follow up with Peter check us out at Piscari fly is the main handle for everyone. So if you put in piscari fly on your Facebook or your Twitter or your Instagram or anything like that, it'll bring you to us. Or just go straight to our website www.pescarifly.com and take a look around. I say our live shows go every Saturday night at 8:30 PM Irish GMT time and, then it goes onto our YouTube channel every Saturday and every Sunday morning.

Hank Shaw is an American chef, author and outdoorsman who runs the wild foods website Hunter Angler Gardener Cook. He is the author of five books: Hunt Gather Cook, Duck Duck Goose, Buck Buck Moose, Pheasant Quail Cottontail and Hook Line and Supper, all wild game cookbooks. Shaw has appeared on numerous television shows, including Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods..,[2] Mike Rowe's Somebody's Gotta Do It,[3] Steven Rinella's Meateater,[4] and Randy Newberg's Fresh Tracks.[5] Shaw won numerous journalism awards in his early career, and was first nominated for a James Beard Award for Hunter Angler Gardener Cook in 2009.[11] He was nominated again in 2010,[12] and won the award in 2013[13] Shaw also won Best Blog from the International Association of Culinary Professionals in 2010[14] and 2011[15] His work was featured in the anthology Best Food Writing in 2012[16] and 2013.[17] In addition, Shaw's foraging column in Sactown Magazine won a national award by the society for city and regional magazines in 2014.[18] Buck Buck Moose won Best Book from the Outdoor Writers Association of America in 2016.[19]

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. Our guest today is Heather Physioc. Heather is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Photographer & Writer. She is passionate about traveling, exploring, photographing, and writing about the natural world. She hopes her images and writing can inspire a closer connection to nature and greater adoption and awareness of conservation needs.Heather is also the granddaughter of Bruce Cochran.  Bruce was a cartoonist, illustrator, and author. He was a celebrated member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). He served on its Board of Directors, won numerous Excellence In Craft Awards, and was the 2017 recipient of the prestigious OWAA lifetime Excellence In Craft Award.Bruce passed away this past August, and we are anxious to hear how Bruce inspired Heather to pursue her current path.Aha MomentThe power of "Atomic Habits" to make true lifestyle/habit changes completely opened up my world in photography with more openness, exploration, experimentation, and grace.  Absolute game-changer. I cannot recommend it enough.MediaVoyageurs: https://kctrvlr.com/domestic/voyageurs-national-park-northern-minnesota-international-falls/Paradise Valley: https://kctrvlr.com/domestic/emigrant-peak-cabin-paradise-valley-montana/Yellowstone: https://kctrvlr.com/domestic/yellowstone-national-park-first-visit-april-2022/Black Hills: https://kctrvlr.com/domestic/black-hills-rapid-city-badlands-south-dakota/Next Steps To learn more about Heather and her work, you can visit her website at https://kctrvlr.com.You can learn more about Heather on these social sites:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kctrvlrTwitter -  https://twitter.com/TRVLRKCLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherphysioc/You can also view Bruce Cochran's work on his website at http://www.cochranscartoons.com.The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

The crisp air and bright colors of fall inspire travelers to embrace the outdoors. Chez Chesak, executive director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, is an avid skier, biker, and backpacker. He offers tips on making the most of autumn's cooler days and shares his favorite fall hiking and biking spots.

Welcome back to Season 5 of the Hashtag59 Podcast!Did you know we now have a Patreon Page? Become a member at www.Patreon.com/Hashtag59Mike R & Jill G are sharing ways to experience outdoor adventures in the Midwest in Season 5.In this episode Mike R brings on Special Guest Chez C, who is the Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America.This organization has been around for several decades and Chez has lived all over the US. Now residing in the Midwest Chez shares his favorite outdoor adventures in the region, cool groups he has found through the OWAA, and the future mission and vision of its organization!Links for this episode:1. OWAA Website: www.OWAA.org2. Aclipse Campervans: https://aclipsecampervans.com/3. Explorer Chick: https://explorerchick.com/locations/ohio/ Thanks for listening to episode twelve of our Midwest Adventures during Season 5 of our podcast.If you don't already, make sure you subscribe to our podcast by searching "Hashtag 59" on your podcasts app!Keep in touch with us on our website www.Hashtag59.com for our latest podcast episodes, blogs, become a Patreon Member, go an Unordinary Adventure with us, and find out about our latest trash cleanup events!#Hashtag59

Brent Frazee was the outdoors editor for the Kansas City Star for 36 years before retiring.During that time, he won more than 50 state, regional and national awards for his writing and photography. He received a lifetime achievement award from the Outdoor Writers Association of America in 2014, and was inducted into the Waterfowlers Hall of Fame in 2015.He plans to continue his writing career, both freelancing for magazines, as an author of books and as the writer of this website. He lives on a beautiful lake in Parkville, Mo., with his wife Jana and his chocolate Lab, Zoey.For more info:http://www.brentfrazee.com/Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Steve Ramirez.Steve is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Author, Naturalist, and Educator. He has always seen his life as a quest that is driven by a search for meaning and a desire to make a positive contribution to humanity and the natural world. Steve is also the author of two books: Casting Forward: Fishing Tales from the Texas Hill Country (Nov. 2020).Casting Onward: Fishing Adventures in Search of America's Native Gamefish (May 2022).  He is working on his third book, Casting Seaward: Fishing Adventures in Search of America's Saltwater Gamefish.InSight2Go --- While it is my intent that the reader will be entertained by these stories of outdoor adventure, I hope that they will become more accurately informed about native fish and other wildlife as well as the environments that sustain them and us. They will learn more about themselves, humanity, society, and the power of choice.  Hopefully, this book will inspire and empower action toward the common goal of creating a new “Earth Ethic” that helps to save much of what we have come to love and depend upon and restore at least some of what has been lost. To learn more about Steve and his work, you can visit his website at https://steveramirezauthor.comSteve can also be found on the following social sites: InstagramFacebookTo learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America, visit their website at https://owaa.org.The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Robert Annis.Rob is a former print journalist who is now an outdoor travel writer and gear reviewer. As he likes to state, he gets paid to go out in the woods and chronicle the stupid things I do. His goal is to have readers go, "If this idiot can do it, so can I."Aha Moment -- When I wrote about traveling to the Dakotas to grapple with his father's death and the legacy of his and another childhood hero's racism: https://hiddencompass.net/story/eroded-myths/. Rob received a lot of really great feedback from readers who said it helped them come to terms with similar figures in their lives.Insigt2Go -- Steinbeck's Travels with Charlie.To learn more about Rob and read his work, visit his website at https://robertannis.com/You can also visit him on the following social sites:TwitterLink: https://twitter.com/RobertAnnisInstagramLink: https://www.instagram.com/robannis/Next StepsClick here to learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America.Link: https://owaa.org/The Outdoor Adventure Series is a Podcast Production of Fox Coaching, Inc.Link: https://foxcoaching.com

Our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today is William (Brad) Bradley.Brad is a retired co-founder of NIC Inc., a technology solutions company. He is the owner and President of Little Osage Ranch, LLC, and the President and co-founder of FarmTender, LLC.He manages 2,000 acres of pasture, cropland, and timber using regenerative agriculture along the eastern Kansas border, including cattle, sheep, and goats,FarmTender's mission is to connect regenerative farmers with eco-friendly landowners.I met Brad at the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) conference in Casper, WY, this past May. Brad sat on a panel discussion, where he spoke about Regenerative Agriculture and Ecosystem/Wildlife conservation.Aha MomentI got into land ownership through hunting. I wanted to do better management than those managing the land where I was hunting. I gradually progressed into regenerative agriculture over half a dozen years. When it took me three years to find a farmer for my west farm that would practice regenerative agriculture, I used my software background to design with a partner an online finding service for regenerative farmers and landowners.Insight2GoWhen you fix the agriculture, the wildlife comes back. Of course, soil biology comes back, which is the foundation for all of this. But the pollinators come back, and the birds that eat the pollinators come back. Ground-nesting birds come back, and the mammals come back. My farmer says one of the problems he has planting his cash crop into the cover crop is dodging all the fawns who have been bedded down by their mothers in the cover crop. We saw our first prairie chicken in 30 years on one of my farms last year.Recent Mediahttps://kansasreflector.com/2021/08/18/what-about-our-grasslands-abandoning-meat-may-spell-disaster-for-vital-ecosystems/To learn more about Brad and his work, you can visit his website at https://www.farmtender.usClick here to learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA).The Outdoor Adventure Series is a Podcast Production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Matthew Dickerson.Mathew is a Writer and Trout and Fly Fishing Enthusiast. He is the manager, editor, and feature writer for Trout Downstream. He is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (and has served on the OWAA board of directors since 2021). He is the author of numerous books about trout, fly-fishing, rivers & ecology. And in his spare time, he is a professor at Middlebury College in Vermont.Aha MomentAny time I hear from a reader that tells me my writing has had a meaningful impact on them.—especially if my writing has impacted how they think and, therefore, how they live, or perhaps simply has brought them delight through good writing and a story well told.Insight2GoTreat people kindly when you meet them—especially when you are doing some outdoor activity like fishing, hiking, or camping.    If (like me) you enjoy fly fishing, make a point of giving away a fly or a useful piece of information (or both) to the next person you meet on the river (instead of being grumpy that they are there).  It will make it a better day for both of you.If you are frustrated by the increasing number of people on the trails or rivers and you are tempted to complain about the crowds, remember that you are part of the crowds. Kind of like driving and getting frustrated by the “traffic” as though only other people were in the traffic; you have to remember that YOU are part of the traffic. The same goes for outdoor activities.Recent Books by Matthew DickersonA Fine-Spotted Trout on Corral Creek: On the Cutthroat Competition of Native Trout in the Northern Rockies. (Heartstreams)| Sep 1, 2021The Voices of Rivers: Reflections on Places Wild and Almost Wild. (2019)A Tale of Three Rivers: of Wooly Buggers, Bowling Balls, Cigarette Butts, and the Future of Appalachian Brook Trout. (2018)Trout in the Desert: on Fly Fishing, Human Habits, and the Cold Waters of the Arid Southwest.  (2015)Downstream: Reflections on Brook Trout, Fly Fishing, and the Waters of Appalachia. (with David O'Hara, 2014)Recent Mediahttps://www.sunjournal.com/2021/10/25/a-1-5-billion-lithium-deposit-was-discovered-near-newry-excavating-it-poses-a-challenge/     https://www.kdlg.org/public-safety/2022-06-08/two-fires-discovered-near-aleknagik-and-wood-tikchik-state-park.To learn more about Matthew and his work, you can visit his website at https://www.troutdownstream.net/ and https://MatthewDickerson.netYou can also learn more about Matthew on these social sites:InstagramLink: http://instagram.com/troutdownstreamClick here to listen to our 2021 podcast  with Matthew DickersonLink: https://outdooradventureseries.com/matthew-dickerson-episode-3078/WHERE TO FIND USWebsite:  https://outdooradventureseries .com

Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Katie McKalip.Katie is an Outdoor Enthusiast and Communications Director at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. She is also the President of the Outdoor Writers Association of America.Katies shares a little about her background and how she ended up in Montana, her internship with the Outdoor Writers Association of America, and now as the Communications Director at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.Katie discussed an initiative that the BHA is actively involved in, the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. The bill passed the House (06/14/2022) and provides funding for the conservation or restoration of wildlife and plant species of greatest conservation need, including endangered or threatened species, and establishes related requirements. You can join BHA in urging the Senate to vote on this legislation and thank your Representative for passing this bill by taking action here: https://www.congressweb.com/BHA/289?framed_parent_url_id=91B09691-FF8E-A1CA-3ED224E4D9DD2845Aha MomentKaties shares a story about the abandonment of a bad public lands bill.  https://www.backcountryhunters.org/bad_public_lands_bill_abandonedInsight2GoI read to my two kids every night before bed. As they've grown older, it's opened the door to our exploring some iconic novels and their meanings. I just finished reading The Outsiders with my 12 yo daughter. The first time I'd read it since I was a teenager. It's been making me think about some of the Big Deal themes...including identity, divided communities, empathy, and honor...and what they mean to me as a conservationist but also to us as a society.Next StepsTo learn more about Katie's work, visit the Backcountry Hunters & Angler website at https://www.backcountryhunters.orgYou can also learn more about Backcountry Hunters & Angle on these social sites:FacebookLink: https://www.facebook.com/backcountryhuntersInstagramLink: https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhunters/YouTubeLink: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7MMADpFIurUYRjtH4CiubgAdministrative Intern OpportunityBackcountry Hunters & Anglers is seeking a fun and motivated individual with a passion for working in the non-profit sector as an Intern to assist with daily operations, database management, and email outreach. This is an in-person position at their headquarters in Missoula, MT. Click here to learn more about this opportunityClick here to learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA).The Outdoor Adventure Series is a Podcast Production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Scott KovarovicsScott is the Executive Director at the Izaak Walton League of America. The League is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022 and is one of America's oldest and most successful conservation organizations. The League has carved out a unique role, promoting hands-on conservation and citizen science while advocating for strong state and national policies to protect our air, water, and wildlife.The League promotes outdoor recreation, especially fishing, hunting, and recreational shooting sports such as trap, skeet, and archery. Insight2GoThe threats to our environment today may be less visible than 100 years ago, but they are equally - if not more - seriousTo learn more about the Izaak Walton League of America, visit their website at https://www.iwla.orgYou can also learn more about the League on their social sites:FacebookLink: https://www.facebook.com/iwla.orgInstagramLink: https://instagram.com/iwla_orgYouTubeLink: https://www.youtube.com/izaakwaltonleagueClick here to learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of AmericaLink: https://owaa.org/The Outdoor Adventure Series is a Podcast Production of Fox Coaching, Inc.Link: https://foxcoaching.com

Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is David N. McIlvaney.David is a New York-based Outdoor Enthusiast. He helps outdoor brands communicate with their customers. He is an essayist on fly fishing, upland and deer hunting, and general outdoor skills. David is also a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) and Vice-President of the NYC Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Insigt2Go -- Pierre Trudeau wrote an essay on canoeing where he states: "What sets a canoeing expedition apart is that it purifies you more rapidly and inescapably than any other. Travel a thousand miles by train and you are a brute; pedal five hundred on a bicycle and you remain basically a bourgeois; paddle a hundred in a canoe and you are already a child of nature.For it is a condition of such a trip that you entrust yourself, stripped of your worldly goods, to nature. Canoe and paddle, blanket and knife, salt pork and flour, fishing rod and rifle; that is about the extent of your wealth. To remove all the useless material baggage from a man's heritage is, at the same time, to free his mind from petty preoccupations, calculations, and memories."This has been my North Star.To learn more about David, you can visit him on the following media and social sites:LinkTreehttps://linktr.ee/the_real_dnmInstagramLink: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_dnm/Click here to learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of AmericaLink: https://owaa.org/The Outdoor Adventure Series is a Podcast Production of Fox Coaching, Inc.Link: https://foxcoaching.com

Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Terry Creekmore. Terry is a Livermore, Colorado-based Outdoor Enthusiast, Conservationist, and Freelance Outdoor Adventure Writer. He served as a master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and then spent 36 years specializing in wildlife diseases for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Wyoming Game and Fish. Terry is also a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). Aha Moment -- A few of us who worked for the Wyoming Game and Fish were hosting an elk hunt for veterans; wall tents, and horses when the game warden rode into camp. He dismounted, ate a plate of red beans and rice, then climbed back up in the saddle and headed upcountry, pack horse in tow, to spend the week in the back of beyond. To those of us in the Game and Fish, it was nothing extraordinary, business as usual, kind of like a banker working a mortgage, but those vets all stared in awe. It was then I realized I was part of something special, something that has long since vanished from most of our world. Insight2Go -- Must-read book for those who appreciate nature; A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leupold. Link: https://amzn.to/3zkuS6F Media -- Bugle - an online publication of the Rockey Mountain Elk Foundationhttp://bugle.rmef.org/articles/rafter-bullhttp://bugle.rmef.org/articles/fires-flames-and-the-futureClick here to learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America. Link: https://owaa.org/ The Outdoor Adventure Series is a Podcast Production of Fox Coaching, Inc. Link: https://foxcoaching.com

Sometimes when you have a passion for something, you just have to throw caution to the wind and go for it. That's exactly what our guest Megan Plete Postol did, and it led to her becoming an award winning journalist. She recently won first place in the Outdoor Writers Association of America's Excellent in Craft Awards in the hunting and shooting sports category for her article, “Hunters of Color Collabs to Produce Deer Hunt for New Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Hunters.” This story was derived from a Field to Fork event where The Nature Conservancy (TNC), New York Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Hunters of Color, New York Department of Environmental Conservation and NDA came together to host a mentored hunting event for aspiring hunters from the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community. Megan is also an avid hunter that owns five beagles and loves pursuing rabbits, and she also shot her first archery deer last season. She shares the exciting story of the hunt during the show. This is also an Ask NDA Anything episode and Nick and the Doctor answer listener questions about hunting from the ground and NDA internship opportunities. They also introduce a new segment to the show, the B-Team Report, which you won't want to miss. Important Links Show sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Megan's Instagram Page Megan's Linktree to Her Articles Follow Nick Pinizzotto on Instagram Follow Mike Groman on Instagram Music by Bensound Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Stitcher About the National Deer Association The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast! Support NDA's mission by becoming a member today. NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter. Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

This week on Northwestern Outdoors Radio Sena Wheeler with Sena Sea Seafoods will share the excitement of the Copper River salmon opener that just happened a couple of weeks ago in Alaska and tell you why these fish are so prized by people around the world as the finest premium quality salmon you can get on your plate!  Sara DiRienzo with Wyoming Game & Fish has all sorts of trout related news for you, Bob Loomis invites you to participate in the Peter Flohr Memorial Salmon Derby near Wenatchee and we'll re-air an  interview with John McMillan from Trout Unlimited about saving our steelhead that just won an Excellence In Craft Award from the Outdoor Writers Association of America.  http://www.northwesternoutdoors.com    

Is Hunting Still Relevant? - Hal Herring and Tony Jones - Modern Carnivore Podcast (EP:040) On this episode of the Modern Carnivore Podcast, Mark is joined by Hal Herring and Tony Jones.  They are all gathered the Outdoor Writers Association of America Conference.  We have been waiting a long time for this conversation with two of the more interesting people in the hunting world.  Hal Herring is an outdoor writer and the host of the BHA Podcast and Blast.  Tony Jones is the host of the Reverend Hunter Podcast.  During this chat, Mark poses the question, "Is hunting still relevant in 2022?".  These three gentlemen do their best to answer this question, with some fun twists and turns along the way.  Make sure to listen in!   Check out more Modern Carnivore Podcast! https://modcarn.com/death-and-spirituality-of-hunting-mcp-ep023/   https://modcarn.com/darkhouse-spearing-minnesota-mcp036/  

This week on Northwestern Outdoors Radio we share three award winning interviews that garnered Excellence in Craft awards this year from the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Northwest Outdoor Writers Association covering whitewater rafting with Mark Zoller in Washington, the story behind a state record tiger trout caught by Caylun Peterson and tips on putting together a great DIY fishing trip in Alaska with the Editor of Fish Alaska magazine, George Krumm!   www.northwesternoutdoors.com www.fishalaskamagazine.com  www.zooraft.com  

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, stewardship, and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Paul Sieswerda.Paul is the Executive Director of Gotham Whale, a 501c3 organization whose mission is the study, education, and advocacy for the marine mammals around NYC. Paul is the author of Big Whale, Big City, an illustrated children's book that tells the story of a  humpback whale named Jerry, whose journey to New York City parallels the story of humpbacks that are returning to NYC.Link: https://amzn.to/3I34G12The Illustrator for Big Whale, Big City was Joy S. Reidenberg, Ph.D.The book's cover photo is based on the photography of Artie Raslich. Paul was also a longtime Curator at both the New England and NY Aquariums. He is also the author of Sharks (Animal Ways), published in 2001.Link: https://amzn.to/36gg7FGClick here to learn more about Gotham Whale on their website.Link: https://gothamwhale.org/You can also find Gotham Whale on the following social sites:InstagramLink: https://www.instagram.com/gothamwhale/Facebook Link:  https://www.facebook.com/gothamwhaleTwitterLink:  https://twitter.com/gothamwhaleTo learn more about Illustrator, Dr. Reidenberg, visit her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-s-reidenberg/  or Facebook profile at https://www.facebook.com/ReidenbergTV/To learn more about, photographer, Artie Raslich, check out Artie's award-winning photography on his website at http://www.artieraslich.com/.We were introduced to Paul by Chris Paparo, from Fish Guy Photos. We published episode 3116, Chris, back in December 2021. Here's a link to the episode with Chris -- https://outdooradventureseries.com/chris-paparo-episode-3116/To learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America, visit their website at https://owaa.org.The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, stewardship, and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Kevin Belanger, Great American Rail-Trail Project Manager for the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.The Rails-to-Trail Conservancy was founded in 1986. Its mission is to build a nation connected by trails. They're reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike, and be active outdoors.Aha MomentThe Great American Rail-Trail is a huge vision to connect the country via a multi-use trail across 12 states and DC. I'm continually amazed at how many people are inspired by the vision to start Bikepacking, especially people for whom big, outdoor adventures haven't always been on their bucket lists.Insight2GoThey didn't teach me in school how important cultivating relationships is to help get things done. We can have the best and biggest ideas that we think everyone should get on board with, but it can only happen at the speed of relationship building. So many doors have opened for me personally and professionally because of the time I've invested in getting to know people - and I can often trace situations where things haven't worked out as I've wanted to relationships that I haven't spent enough time on.To learn more about the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, visit their website at www.railstotrails.orgClick here for more about the Great American Rail-Trail.Link: https://www.railstotrails.org/greatamericanrailtrail/Click here for Trail Maps & Guides for Biking, Hiking, and Running Trails on TrailLink. Link: https://www.traillink.com/Click here to discover ways to participate in Celebrate Trails Day, an annual spring celebration of America's trails.Link: https://www.railstotrails.org/experience-trails/celebrate-trails/To learn more about Kevin and his journey, check out his By Way of the Trail blog at https://www.bywayofthetrail.com/You can also find more information about the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, The Great American Trail, and Kevin, on the following social sites.FacebookLink: https://www.facebook.com/greatamericanrailtrailInstagram - Ihttps://www.instagram.com/greatamericanrailtrailInstagram IILink: https://www.instagram.com/bywayofthetrail/Here are a few additional external links that Kevin shared during our episode:Warrior Expeditions' commitment to the mission of The Great American Rail-Trail.Northern Cheyenne Breakout Legacy Fund to promote the development of the Northern Cheyenne Healing TrailClick here to learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of AmericaThe Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Our guest today is John Asselin.John has been with the Bureau of Land Management since August 2016 as a public affairs specialist. He is responsible for communication for Red Rock Canyon and Sloan National Conservation Areas (NCAs), and Gold Butte National Monument in Nevada.The Bureau of Land Management is an agency within the United States Department of the Interior responsible for administering federal lands. Click here to learn about the BLM and its mission.Insight2GoWith any job, there are frustrating days. And then there are days that are not at all frustrating,  that are wonderful. And, things that, you know are, you're just amazed that. When cool things happen, document them. And then, just save them. So then when you're having a rough day, you can go back and look at the cool things you've done.And I think by writing those things down and documenting them, that when you have those rough days where it just seems like nothing's working and you're really annoyed to go back and look at those cool things that that life has given you as you've gone along through your career.You can also learn more about the BLM Southern Nevada on the following social sites:TwitterFacebookYouTubeFlickrTo learn more about Red Rock Canyon, visit their website at https://friendsredrock.org/To learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America, visit their website at https://owaa.org.The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Chris Midgette.Chris is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast that writes about dogs, hunting, and stories from the field. Most of his stories involve his Boykin Spaniels, Cooper & Traveller, as they chase waterfowl and upland birds across the US.Aha MomentAs far as my writing, it was when my first story got picked up by the Boykin Spaniel Society for their magazine. As far as working with my dogs, it was when I took Traveller on his first hunting trip and how well he did. That's when I really started focusing on experiencing different hunts/places across the US.Insight2GoTo just take that trip. I've talked to so many people that say they can't, don't have time, or can't afford it. There are ways to make it work and make it affordable. I think so many people psych themselves out of going on big trips. Of course, don't forget to take the pup!To learn more about Chris, his writing, and virtually meet Cooper & Traveller, visit his website at https://www.thehuntingtraveller.com.You can also learn more about Chris on the following social sites:InstagramFacebookLinkedInTo learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America, visit their website at https://owaa.org.The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Richard Bangs.Richard is an Outdoor Enthusiast, co-founder, and Chief Adventure Officer of Steller - the app that connects travelers with cool new places and experiences. The NYTimes calls him the Father of Modern Adventure Travel and Explorers Web named him one of 100 Great Explorers of the Last 100 Years. Richard has spent 30 years + as an explorer and communicator. Back in the 90s, Richard produced the first internet travel site - MTSobek (www.mtsobek.com), the first travel CD ROM - The Adventure Dis), and the first virtual expeditions site - Terra Quest (www.terra-quest.com ).Richard has been an Adventure Filmmaker and Director, Contributing Author for many magazines, he has written numerous books and produced numerous documentaries, many of which have resulted in awards. He has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Geographic Society, the Explorers Club, and other notable venues.Check out the web and social links below to lean into your outdoor adventure experienceMTSobek - The Adventure CompanyInstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubewww.steller.co - Steller helps Outdoor Travel Enthusiast connect travelers with cool new places and experiences via their App.InstagramFacebookTwitterand the Center for Responsible Travel - https://www.responsibletravel.org/Aha MomentBoy, we have shared the wild places of the world with so many over the years, and there are stacks of letters and emails from those who have found the experiences transformational and returned with fresh eyes and deeper understandings of the interconnectedness of all things.You can connect with Richard on the following social sites:FacebookInstagramTo Learn about the Outdoor Writers Association of America, visit their website at https://owaa.orgThe Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Ryan McMahon. Ryan McMahon is the Founder of Elite Custom Adventures. I was introduced to Ryan by Chez Chesak, Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America - https://owaa.orgRyan and his team at Elite Custom Adventures here in Las Vegas, specializes in creating experiences for their clients that they'll remember for a lifetime.ECA's adventures include Las Vegas Day Trips & National Park Experiences.ECA works with individuals, Corporate, and International Clients,ECA National Park Scholarship - The ECA provides a scholarship to a family of up to 6 who:Have never experienced a national park,Would not be able to afford the experience otherwise,Are members of a traditionally underserved population, andWho do good for othersInSight2GoA quote that jumps out to me is one that I've been a fan of since high school. I believe it was attributed to Einstein, and its, great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. When you want to pursue spending time in the outdoors and doing multi-site Section Hikes, or maybe going and hiking the Appalachian trail, or starting a travel business during a pandemic, a lot of people will tell you you're crazy, or that's not a great idea, or maybe you should have a backup plan or things along those lines., but I think a lot of times that people who have that drive and want to achieve. Sometimes you got to make the leap and don't be afraid of it.Book RecommendationsRyan recommends Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills Paperback – Illustrated, October 5, 2017, by The Mountaineers.To learn more about Elite Custom Adventures, visit their website at https://elitecustomadventures.com/You are also invited to visit ECA on the following social sites: Instagram FacebookLinkedInThe Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Are we loving the land to death? This question comes up time and time again with folks I talk to on and off the podcast, and many professionals in the outdoor industry wonder the same thing. In episode 21 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we are going to explore this topic through the lens of conservation and political engagement. To help guide me through this discussion, I'm excited to introduce Tom Sadler. Tom Sadler is the deputy director of the Marine Fish Conservation Network. He is also the national capital correspondent for Mountain Journal. Sadler has an extensive history of promoting conservation through advocacy and communication. Sadler is an award-winning journalist with awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Virginia Outdoor Writers Association. He has served on the boards of numerous fly-fishing, conservation and journalism organizations. Sadler spent 14 years as a public affairs officer in the United States Navy Reserve. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New Hampshire. A lifelong fly fisherman who, in his free time, guides and teaches for Mossy Creek Fly Fishing in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He and his wife Beth live with their family in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/outdoorminimalist PRE ORDER THE BOOK: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493063994/Outdoor-Minimalist-Waste-Less-Hiking-Backpacking-and-Camping ----------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST TOM SADLER WEBSITE: http://middlerivergroup.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TomSadler FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/tom.sadler LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomsadler24482/ ----------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES MARINE FISH CONSERVATION NETWORK: https://conservefish.org/ MOUNTAIN JOURNAL: https://mountainjournal.org/ QUOTED: A Book-Lover's Holiday in the Open by Theodore Roosevelt

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Our guest today is David Young.David is a Colorado-based Freelance Writer specializing in outdoor adventure, public relations, and the production of Creative Custom Content. He is also an avid skier, fly fisherman, MTB, golfer & whiskey lover.To learn more about David, you can visit his website at http://davidyoungcommunications.com/.You can also visit David on the following social sites:LinkedInTwitterClick here to learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA).The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Retha Charette. Retha is a Professional Pedestrian, Adventure Travel Writer, and Adventure Manager.Retha works with women who want to get outside, build their hiking skills, and push themselves, and she loves hiking big mountains and long trailsIn this episode you'll also learn more about Retha's adventure travel spirit, including the moment she and her hiking buddy climbed onto the ferry to get across the Kennebec River in Maine, to finish her AT hiking adventure.To learn more about Retha and her adventure opportunities visit her website at https://roamingnanny.com.You can also retrieve a free download on her website, the Beginner's Guide to Hiking: https://roamingnanny.com/free-beginners-guide-to-hiking/You can also learn more about Retha on the following social sites:FacebookInstagramRoaming Nanny is also affiliated with the following adventure travel sites for woman:WHOA Travel  - A boutique adventure company for woman by woman Damesly - Womens Travel Boutique Tours for Creative & Professional WomenInsigt2Go:Just do it. Don't wait!!!To learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association or America, visit their website at https://owaa.orgThe Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Chris PaparoChris is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Freelance Writer, and Wildlife Photographer.Chris was born and raised on Long Island (New York). He's been exploring the wilds of the Island for over 30 years. He is the owner of Fish Guy Photos, Chris is a wildlife photographer, writer, and lecturer who enjoys bringing public awareness to the diverse wildlife that calls the island home.Articles Chris also writes features for the NY/NJ edition of On The Water Magazine.https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/great-horned-owls-descend-on-stony-brook-southampton/Insigt2Go: "get outside and explore nature"To learn more about Chris and his work, you can visit his website at www.fishguyphotos.comYou can also keep up with Chris' adventures by following him on the following social sites: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInClick here to learn more about eh Outdoor Writers Association of America and the New York State Outdoor Writers AssociationThe Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Hello everyone, this is Howard Fox, host of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Edgar CastilloEdgar is a recently retired law enforcement officer. He also served in the United States Marine Corps for twelve years. Edgar has a passion for exploring the landscapes in search of wild birds in wild places. He documents his travels across public lands, throughout his home state of Kansas and the greater US, hunting in open fields, walking tree lines, & busting' through plum thickets.To learn more about Edgar, you can visit his website at https://projectupland.com/author/huntbirdz/Articles by Edgar:Edgar has written over 75 articles for both print and online content for various magazines and online e-magazines and European journals.https://hunttoeat.com/hunting/check-your-harvest-a-game-birds-crop-tells-the-story/https://projectupland.com/author/huntbirdz/You can also find Edgar on the following social sites:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTo learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA), visit their website at https://owaa.orgInSight2GoThat I can't believe I am an outdoor writer! - this is something that I struggle with as now that I have been doing for a couple of years, I believe out-of-reach dreams can come to fruition with hard work and tenacity.The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Kelsey RosethKelsey is an entrepreneur, she runs Kero Creative, an advertising//marketing agency, and she is a Freelance Journalist.As a woman with a disability, Kelsey writes about birding (a disability-friendly activity), nature and the outdoors, and how to pursue outdoor recreation as a person with a disability, or a person experiencing chronic pain.To learn more about Kelsey and her work, visit her website at https://keslseyroseth.comLinks to articles by Kelsey:https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/lifestyle/1709302-Undefeated-by-pain-Duluth-woman-battles-back-with-a-positive-spirit-and-minimal-painkillershttps://www.birdsandblooms.com/author/kelsey-roseth/https://medium.com/@kelseyroseth (older content)You can also follow Kelsey on these social sites:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter InSight2GoAs I've navigated through a substantial business spurt over the past year, I've had to break every moment, every task, down to focusing "on this moment." If I opened my thoughts back up to look at the whole picture of what I had to accomplish, I'd flounder entirely or stress levels would become immensely high and I'd fail at my business. If I focus on the moment, on the minute, even on the second, that helps me avoid overwhelm.To learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA), visit their website at https://owaa.org.The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Ruth Hoyt.Ruth is a Naturalist, an Award-winning Nature Photographer, and Owner of Photo Bound Tours. She is based in Deep South Texas, and specializes in teaching bird and nature photography. She works with Texas photo ranches as a guide, workshop leader, and consultant. Ruth has led tours and workshops for various companies such as Kodak and agencies such as the National Parks system. She also has many Exhibitions, Photo Credits, and Photo Competitions to her credit.Ruth is a long-time active member of OWAA (Outdoor Writers Association of America) and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Her Committee work includes support for the Photography and Excellence In Craft competition sections. She also maintains memberships in Texas and the United States with various nature, conservation and photography organizations.InSight2GoConsider your sense of ethics whenever you photograph.Never stop asking questions and always seek answers.The more you look, the more you see.To learn more about Ruth and her work, you can visit her website at https://ruthhoyt.com/You can also follow Ruth on these social sites:Instagram YouTube Click here to learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America.The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Mark Sosin has experienced a life of giving, determined to teach his viewer how to catch more fish. His avenues were vast and their depths fathomless. He wrote thirty three books, three thousand plus articles, and produced an award winning television show, Mark Sosin's Saltwater Journal, that spanned 27 years. Offshore, inshore, fly, bait, spin, you name it - he taught it. But was he a great fisherman? Who cares, he was a determined guy that had great intentions and succeeded with his quests. Mark is the director emeritus of the Billfish foundation and a past president of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. Sosin received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Florida Outdoor Writers Association and has been inducted into four Hall of Fames including the Freshwater Hall of Fame and the International Game Fish Hall of Fame. Flip Pallot said his contribution to fishing was “of epic proportion!” The rest of the fishing world couldn't agree more, amen!