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Hammonds, Jokerst, Scott receive 2013 OWAA Madson Fellowships
MISSOULA, Mont. — Outdoor Writers Association of America is pleased to announce that Julie Hammonds, Gail Jokerst and Gillian Scott have been selected as co-recipients of the 2013 OWAA John Madson Fellowship. The fellowship is an annual grant program that funds continuing education opportunities for OWAA members. This year’s recipients will share the total award […]

OWAA announces winners of 2013 Excellence in Craft contests
Outdoor communicators receive more than $10,000 in awards from OWAA in the 2013 EIC contests …
13 reasons why outdoor media should attend conference in September 2013
Back in the Northeast for the first time in almost 20 years, the Lake Placid conference is shaping up to an event to remember. Early bird registration is open until June 15 – save even more when you register today and save …

High schoolers now eligible for OWAA student membership
Outdoor Writers Association of America now offers student membership to both college and high school students, following a vote by its membership in the association’s recent elections. This allows a larger range of up-and-coming communicators to join OWAA within the student membership category, an opportunity previously available only to higher-education students.

Fishing, birding and kayaking one year earlier in McAllen
Just one year from today, we hope all of you will join us for the 2014 conference at sites across the city of McAllen, including La Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Sanctuary for our welcome dinner, and Lozano Shooting Range for our annual Shooting Day program.

OWAA elects three new board members, approves ballot measures
Outdoor Writers Association of America membership elected three members to the board of directors: Brent Frazee (Missouri), Colleen Miniuk-Sperry (Arizona) and Paul A. Smith (Wisconsin). In addition, three ballot measures were passed …
OWAA taps Sadler as executive director
The Outdoor Writers Association of America announces the hiring of Tom Sadler as the organization’s executive director.