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Market Newsletter - January 1, 2006
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Happy New Year!
Just a reminder: Check the FOWA website (www.fowa.org) for recent postings, including our new FOWA forum, Fall Conference photo contest winners, a link to the scholarship winner’s essay and a FOWA membership renewal form.
Name the Newsletter Contest
We need a catchy name for our market email newsletter. Send your suggestions to me (KJBraden1@aol.com) and the winner will receive $50 in FOWA bucks, which are redeemable for your 2006 membership dues, conference registration fee or the conference auction. Deadline is Jan. 15.
Kelly Braden
KJBraden1@aol.com
Dues are Due, so Do it now
Hey all, get your annual membership dues to us no later than Feb. 1 or you ain’t gonna be in the membership directory for 2006-2007. We cannot wait for procrastinators. You should have received the renewal notice mailed a couple of weeks ago, but send a return email if you misplaced it and I’ll forward another.
If you just joined recently, return the form anyway with that notation instead of a check and include what you want shown in the directory for your contact/bio info. If you're a Life Member, indicate any changes or just write “same as last year.” We can't do anything about your directory entry being obsolete if you don't get in touch with the updated info.
Happy New Year,
Doug Kelly
Executive Director
Symposium on Bonefish & Tarpon
The first historic Symposium ever held dedicated strictly to bonefish and tarpon took place in 2003 at IGFA headquarters in Dania, FL. It was such a huge success that the Second International Bonefish & Tarpon Symposium is being held this coming Jan. 9, again at IGFA.
The Symposium serves to bring together marine scientists from around the world to present updates on their research on flats species, particularly bonefish and tarpon. What’s unique is that they’ll also be collaborating with expert flats-fishing anglers such as Stu Apte, Billy Pate, Lefty Kreh, Mark Sosin, Chico Fernandez, Al Pflueger and Joan Wulff.
The event is co-sponsored by Florida FWC, Bonefish & Tarpon Unlimited, Outback Steakhouse, Bacardi, Bass Pro Shops, IGFA, Fisheries Conservation Foundation and others.
Here’s what’s in store:
· On January 9, the agenda includes seminars and lectures by marine scientists from around the world. Hear what’s happening in the Pacific, Central & South America, the Caribbean, Bahamas and the U.S.
· Later that afternoon, view a unique Presentation of Posters by many of these researchers. This will help connect the dots from a mental picture of their studies to actually viewing the steps being taken.
· The evening of January 9 will be especially entertaining, with a Cocktail Hour, a dinner hosted by Mark Sosin, and Silent & Live auctions. Here’s a chance to pick up many exotic trips, resort stays, artwork, fishing gear and other great donated items for a bargain while helping to fun important research projects.
If you can provide pre-event notification to your readers, viewers or listeners, you’re invited to attend on a complimentary basis (regular registration for the presentations from 8:30 to 5 p.m. is $50 and the dinner-auction from 6 to 9 p.m. is $75).
Call or click for more details and quotes.
Doug Kelly
813-546-8241
HIGHLIGHTED NEEDS
The Hunting Report and The Angling Report, Web-Savvy Researcher Sought
Here at The Hunting Report and The Angling Report we are looking for a web-savvy researcher to roam the web for us on an outsource basis. International big-game hunting and fly-fishing knowledge essential. News sense and wide knowledge of hook and bullet web sites are a must as well. Ability to read and comprehend one or more foreign languages a plus. All work will be For Hire on an hourly or project basis. Applicants should send a short e-mail to doncausey@msn.com summarizing relevant experience. Attach a resume of any length, but e-mail message must be to the point and 250 words or less. Indicate payment expectation per hour of your time. – Don Causey, Editor/Publisher The Hunting Report and The Angling Report. You can see what we do by going to our web sites, www.huntingreport.com; and www.anglingreport.com.
Coastal Elegance & Wealth
Coastal Elegance & Wealth is looking for a photo for the last page of our mag in Feb. for a department called Parting Shot. The idea is to run a photo that's funny, unusual or awesomely gorgeous that's in line with the issue's theme. A longish caption (written by the editor) accompanies the photo.
The Feb. issue has a theme of sports, outdoors and recreation. Thus it could involve anything from fish and fishing to Frisbees, birds to baseball. Pay would be $250 upon publication for a photo that we use, for print and electronic rights.
If anybody has any candidates, I'd prefer that they e-mail me low-res images, since we're pressed for time (would need to see something by Jan. 9 at the latest); and low-res electronic images also are easier to deal with for all concerned.
Although we're looking for high quality in the photo, this department depends
just as much on the story the photo tells. Preferably funny (though not obscene). Our audience tends to be relatively old, wealthy and well educated.
Coastal Elegance & Wealth is a regional lifestyle magazine with a circulation of about 32,000, mostly in Collier and Lee counties. Web site is ceandw.com.
Dan Lindley, Editor, Coastal Elegance, 1075 Central Ave., Naples, FL 34102
239-403-6133
CURRENT MARKETS
Bow & Arrow Hunting
Bow & Arrow Hunting seeks articles that share your secrets and help others become better hunters. Topics should include how-to, humor, interview/profile, opinion, personal experience and technical information. Pay ranges from $200 to $450 for 1,700-3,000 words with all rights. Simultaneous submissions are accepted. Contact Joe Bell (editorial@bowandarrowhunting.com), Y-Visionary Publishing PL, 265 S. Anita Dr., Ste. 120, Orange, CA 92868-3310 for guidelines or to submit queries.
The Drake
The Drake is an annual magazine for those who fly-fish. The editors are currently accepting queries for 200- to 600-word essays on any aspect of the fishing world and profiles of people who fish. Payment is 10-20 cents per word for first North American serial rights. Editorial lead time is one year. View guidelines online at www.drakemag.com and click “Contributors Guidelines.” Contact Tom Bie, editor, at tom@drakemag.com.
Field Trial Magazine
Field Trial Magazine seeks feature articles covering field trial sites, kennels, training areas, winning dogs, breeding and health and controversial topics. Articles should be 2,000 to 3,000 words. Also sought are top-quality photos, line art and paintings that show pointing dogs and field trials. Field Trial Magazine will buy illustrations without articles and on occasion will commission work, especially for covers. Pay is $350, dependent upon editorial work required; first North American rights are purchased. Complete guidelines are at www.fielddog.com/ftm/writers.htm. Contact Craig Doherty, P.O. Box 298, Milan, NH 03588, birddog@ncia.net.
Jerawyn Publishing, Nautical/Travel Writers
Jerawyn Publishing develops The Atlantic Cruising Club’s Guides to Marinas boating travel guide series, with bound-in CD-ROMS. The market is comprised of cruising boat owners – power boaters, trawler owners and sailors – whose crafts range from 30-footers to mega-yachts and frequently overnight in marinas. Jerawyn seeks writers to revise two of the volumes: (1) The Intracoastal Waterway from Norfolk, Va., to St. Mary’s, Ga., including the North Carolina sounds; and (2) Florida’s Everglade City to Cedar Key West Coast segment. Jerawyn also seeks writers to create original volumes for (1) California and the Baja, (2) Bahamas and the Caribbean in two volumes, (3) the Great Lakes in two volumes, (4) Great Circle route and (5) Florida’s Cedar Key to Pensacola West Coast segment. The editors also would consider splitting these regions among several writers. The ideal candidates are seasoned travel writers who are also boaters with a punchy, concise style. Ownership of a good-quality (5 megapixel-plus) digital camera is an advantage. Visit www.AtlanticCruisingClub.com or contact Richard Y. Smith, publisher, at RYSmith@AtlanticCruisingClub.com.
Marlin
Marlin accepts high-quality photos with queries pertaining to offshore fishing, destinations, personalities and related topics. Photos are key. Marlin continues to emphasize fine saltwater fishing photography, most of which comes from freelance professionals. Duplicate slides may be sent for review purposes only if the originals are available. Covers emphasize fish, boats and fish action, etc. Cover photos are enlarged 1,200 percent and must be sharp. Send queries with name, address, phone number, Social Security number and a SASE. Purchased are first-time American rights. Details are available at www.marlinmag.com/article or by calling Dave Ferrell, editor, or Charlie Levine, managing editor, at 407-628-4802 (e-mail dave.ferrell@worldpub.net).
MotorHome Magazine
MotorHome Magazine informs and entertains in all aspects of the RV lifestyle, including test vehicles, product evaluations, travel destinations, activities and events. Freelance writers should submit queries describing interesting destinations and activities, personality profiles and technical ideas. First North American and electronic rights are purchased. Payment varies from $75 to $700 for a complete package of manuscript and photos, upon acceptance. Supplemental photos are purchased at varying rates. Guidelines and sample copies are available by contacting info@motorhomemagazine.com. Submit technical queries to Bob Livingston at blivingston@affinitygroup.com and all other queries to Bruce Hampson at bhampson@affinitygroup.com.
North American Whitetail
North American Whitetail publishes feature articles and photos submitted by freelancers across the United States and Canada. Emphasis is on trophy deer hunting and private-land deer management. Digital photo submissions for print or online use should be attached to an e-mail and sent to whitetail@primedia.com (300 dpi or higher in JPG, EPS or TIF format). Submit by regular mail to North American Whitetail, P.O. Box 741, Marietta, GA 30061. For editorial guidelines, mail requests and a letter-sized SASE to the same address.
On The Water
On The Water seeks original personal experience stories about fresh- and saltwater fishing in New England. Articles (about 1,500 to 2,500 words) should be written to subject, not to length. Colorful action photographs in vertical format are sought for covers in 35-mm slides, photos (with negatives) and high-resolution digital photos on CD as TIFs. Payment is $50 to $200 for articles, $15 for inside photos and up to $200 for cover photos for first North American rights. Send queries, photographs and SASE to Gene Bourque, editor, On The Water, 50 Depot Ave., Falmouth, MA 02540; or e-mail as attachments to gene@onthewater.com; call 800-614-3000.
Paint Horse Journal
Paint Horse Journal (PHJ) seeks material for its "Great Rides" page. This page is a quick-read destination piece for horseback-riding enthusiasts. All submissions must include at least two good-quality, well-composed photos of the area, with at least one shot showing a horse and rider. Because the PHJ is a breed publication, the magazine cannot use photos of appaloosas, Arabians or equines that obviously are not paint horses. Photos should have a description of how to get to the location, horse/trailer accommodations at the trailhead and what will be seen on the ride itself (approximately 350-400 words total). Payment is $300 per article, paid on acceptance. Purchased are first North American serial rights. Special needs: rides in the Midwest, Northeast, East and South. Query Dan Streeter at dstreeter@apha.com or call 817-834-2742, ext. 210.
Pheasants Forever Journal
Pheasants Forever Journal (PFJ) seeks pheasant-related humor, adventurous or unique pheasant-hunting experiences, upland-related conservation history, hunting upland birds, gun dogs, habitat and personality profiles about Pheasants Forever members and chapters and shotgun articles. Other topics include features on the 870 Remington, leaders in conservation, historical articles on the introduction of the gray partridge in Canada, pheasant life cycles and prairie/grassland themes. PFJ pays 20-35 cents per word for 800-3,000 words with first North American serial rights. Reprints also are accepted. Submit queries or manuscripts with SASE to Mark Herwig at herwig@pheasantsforever.org or 1783 Buerkle Circle, St. Paul, MN 55110. Pheasants Forever Journal purchases one-time photo publishing rights. The editor accepts color slides, digital files at 3 megapixels, photo essays, articles and photo/article packages. Photos should depict pheasant hunting, other upland game birds and upland conservation themes, preferably featuring Pheasants Forever (PF) members or PF-sponsored habitat projects. Pay is $100-$700, depending on photo usage, for one-time rights, electronic rights and promotional use. For details or to submit, contact Mark Herwig at herwig@pheasantsforever.org or 1783 Buerkle Circle, St. Paul, MN 55110.
Rybachte S Nami
Rybachte S Nami ("Fish with Us"), a Russian publication, needs articles about freshwater fishing tackle and/or scientific research about fish or fishing. Species of interest include pike (northern and muskie), walleye, perch, chub, trout, salmon, bream, etc. Rybachte S Nami also needs photos to illustrate articles. Reprints are OK. Rights purchased include one-time use of photos and articles. For details, contact Sven Lee, managing director, Fendler Communications, P.O. Box 564, Portland, ME 04112, 207-761-8005 (phone), 207-761-1808 (fax), sven@fendler.com.
Small Craft Advisor
Small Craft Advisor (SCA) seeks interesting, well-written 2,000-word articles related to small boats and boating for its “Places to Sail” column, describing various lakes, rivers and ocean sailing sites around the country and occasionally Canada. A small-boat-sailing thread must run through the article: How do the unique conditions affect the small-boat sailor? What are the dangers? Where can he go that deep-draft boats cannot? How do prevailing weather or water conditions affect his small sailboat? SCA purchases first North American serial rights. Contact Joshua Colvin, P.O. Box 1343, Port Townsend, WA 98368, 360-379-1930, smallcraftadvisor@earthlink.net to submit queries or request guidelines.
Sportsmansguide.com
Sportsmansguide.com seeks hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and biking articles with images. The editors desire adventures, tips, how-to types of editorial. Please check Web site and query before submitting articles. Second-rights material is OK. Pay begins at $50 per article, with 500-750-word length optimal. Contact senior editor Tom Kacheroski at tkachero@sportsmansguide.com.
Traditional Bowhunter
Traditional Bowhunter is dedicated to preserving and advancing the rich tradition of bow hunting, with readership spanning 40 countries and six continents. Good photo support increases chances of an article being accepted for publication. For covers, vertical format is mandatory. Payment is as follows: features (1,500-3,000 words) and assigned columns, $300 to $400; cover images, $400; book reviews (400-500 words with cover image), $50. First North American serial rights are purchased. Guidelines are at www.tradbow.com. Submit queries and materials related to feature articles with a SASE to E. Donnall Thomas Jr., donthomas@tein.net, 224 W. Main #206, Lewistown, MT 59457. All other queries and materials should be submitted to T.J. Conrads, tj@tradbow.com, TBM, P.O. Box 519, Eagle, ID 83616.
Waterfront News
Waterfront News seeks travel pieces, with photos, for recreational boaters. The magazine specializes in south Florida and the greater Ft. Lauderdale waterfront community. Articles should be 500-1,000 words. Photos should be sent as JPGs or TIFs. Payment includes the purchase of first and second serial rights (occasionally simultaneous rights). Submit seasonal materials three months in advance. Editorial guidelines are at www.waterfront-news.com. Query Jennifer Heit at editor@waterfront-news.com.
Wave
With the next issue, February 2006, Wave (www.wavesf.com) will go national (from the east coast from Texas to Maine) and monthly. Editorially, the focus will largely remain South Florida and Florida based. The magazine will include and feature items outside that area only of national or major significance, such as boat shows and major fishing tournaments. Our emphasis is still anything in, on or around the water, but the "around" must be very water-related. Each month, we will require 10-12 stories from freelance writers; a little more than half of those will be assigned as requested specifically by the publisher. The balance will go to those offering the best feature and cover story suggestions. Boating, fishing, diving, travel & destinations (which now includes the Bahamas), personal watersports and waterfront living are the key categories (in that order). For now, unless a feature or cover story in excess of 1,200 words is assigned, we will pay $150 per story (800-1,000 words) upon publication. Writers are also asked to develop a QuickSplash (a short breakout for more information, checklist of contacts, background, etc.) item for graphic purposes if possible to go with the stories and, most importantly, obtain high resolution photos (minimum 300 dpi) from their contacts whenever possible to go with the stories. We will be working on stories and magazines two months in advance, with the copy deadline on the end of the first week each month for the following month's issue. Please send your stories, photos and queries to Kelly Braden at Kjbraden1@aol.com
WaveLength
WaveLength paddling magazine seeks articles for its upcoming editorial calendar: Feb./March ’06, “marine adventures” – wildlife watching and kayak tours (due Dec. 20); April/May ’06, “scenarios” – stories/skills/schools with an East Coast flavor (due Feb. 20); June/July ’06, “paddling partners” – the social side of paddling (due April 20), Aug./Sept. ’06, “paddling plus” – sails, kites, folding boats, fishing (due June 20); Oct./Nov. ’06, “getaways” – southern paddling (due Aug. 20); Dec. ’06/Jan. ’07, “photo issue” (due Oct. 20). WaveLength promotes safe, ecologically sensitive paddling; guides readers to useful products and services and explores marine issues. The editors favor material with a light, humorous touch. Include a brief bio, referring to your relevant experience, training and current status. Photography and black line-art images are accepted, as well. An average article runs 1,000-1,500 words; shorter pieces are fine. Authors receive $50 to $100 for their text, $25 to $50 per photo, $100 for cover shots and $50 for cartoons. Payment is on publication. If older than six months, reprints are accepted, if stated in query. Unless otherwise agreed, first North American rights are purchased. Stories remain permanently online in WaveLength’s Web archives. E-mail Alan Wilson at alan@wavelengthmagazine.com or visit www.wavelengthmagazine.com/guidelin.php.
Wilderness Press
Berkeley, Calif.-based book publisher Wilderness Press seeks new authors with exciting ideas, a passion for the outdoors and a knack for writing and photography. Most of the company’s titles are destination guidebooks for hiking, backpacking, bicycling and other self-propelled outdoor activities, but it also publishes outdoor-related how-to guides, an urban walking series, a gardening title and several fitness-related books. While the general focus is on the western states – from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific – the editors also seek proposals for destinations across North America. Wilderness Press does not publish fiction, poetry or memoirs. All compensation is royalty-based (no work for hire). Send proposals that follow guidelines, which are at http://www.wildernesspress.com/working.htm.
Wildfowl Carving Magazine
Wildfowl Carving Magazine (WCM) seeks photos of American kestrels, both sexes, adults. The deadline is Dec. 15, 2005. Needed are live bird photos to use as reference photos for bird carvers: profile, dorsal, ventral and close-up views. Desired format is as follows: prints (4x6 or larger), transparencies (2x2 or larger), digitals (low-res files can be sent by e-mail or CD for review); no manipulation, except cropping, of images; color only. A flat rate of $75 will be paid per image used. One-time world and electronic rights are purchased. Second-use rights are negotiable. Submit to Bill Einsig, WCM, 1300 Market St., Ste. 202, Lemoyne, PA 17043, beinsig@paonline.com. Include name, mailing address, telephone number(s) and e-mail address along with an inventory of submitted images. Transparencies should be stored in individual protective sleeves before they are inserted into pages. Contact Einsig with questions about submissions or formatting.
Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife Conservation, a bimonthly magazine, accepts well-reported conservation, nature and natural history articles ranging from 300-2,000 words. The editors accept simultaneous submissions and purchase first North American serial rights. Payment is $1 per word for features and departments; shorter pieces pay $150. Writers’ guidelines are available with a SASE via mail or e-mail. Query Nancy Simmons, senior editor, at nsimmons@wcs.org. Mailing address is 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460.
OUT-OF-STATE MARKETS
Adirondack Life
Adirondack Life, P.O. Box 410, Jay, NY 12941-0410. Email: mthill-at-adirondacklife.com or gcrane-at-adirondacklife.com. Website: www.adirondacklife.com. "Adirondack Life describes the history, culture, recreation, wildlife and personalities of the area and includes an Annual Guide to the Adirondacks, which is sold on newsstands year-round. The Guide's emphasis is on how-to and where-to articles that meet the needs of new visitors and offer in-depth information about an array of recreational offerings." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 50K. Eight issues annually. Pays 30 days after publication. Buys FNASR and a flat fee is paid for web rights. No reprints. Response time varies. Sample copy on request with $3. Subscription $24.95. Guidelines online at www.adirondacklife.com/template/EditorialGuidelines.
Current needs: See guidelines for current department needs. Pays $0.25/word for departments of 1,200-2,500 words and features of 2,500-4,000 words. Submit query with clips by email or by mail with SASE. No unsolicited mss. Photos or art: Contact Kelly Hogg, Art Director for guidelines at khogg-at-adirondacklife.com. Hints: For new writers, the best way to break into the magazine is through departments. We are not interested in poetry, cartoons or short essays of less than 1,000 words.
Missouri Life
Missouri Life magazine is a bimonthly publication that explores the unique qualities of Missouri and its diverse people and places. Content emphasizes history, travel opportunities for weekend getaways and day trips, and interesting people and events that depict Missouri as a great place to live and visit. Features pay 20 cents per word. Departments range from $50-$150, depending on length. Pay range for photographers is $50-$200 per image. The editors require signed permission slips from human subjects, identifying every person by name, hometown and age. Pay is upon publication; first North American rights are purchased. Query Martha Everett, managing editor, Missouri Life, P.O. Box 421, Fayette, MO 65248; e-mail martha@missourilife.com. Include “query” in the subject line.
Montana Magazine
Montana Magazine is noted for excellent photographs and entertaining, informative writing about Montana. Each issue includes approximately five to nine feature articles (1,800 to 2,500 words) and nine to 12 departments (800 to 2,500 words). The basic pay rate is 20 cents per published word. Payment for assigned, published photographs is additional: full page, $125; larger than half page, $100; half page or smaller, $50. Payment, returnable materials and a complimentary copy of the magazine are sent within 30 days of publication. Montana Magazine buys one-time rights, which may include both print and electronic versions. Send queries to Beverly Magley, editor, Montana Magazine, P.O. Box 5630, Helena, MT 59604, editor@montanamagazine.com.
Montana Outdoors
Montana Outdoors is a bimonthly magazine published by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Main features (2,000 words) are journalistic inquiries into issues or activities related to the management of Montana’s fish, wildlife or state parks. Short features are 750- to 1,000-word articles. “Montana Outdoors Portraits” are 600-word summaries of interesting species. “Here in Montana” are essays that develop the character of a Montana place. “Out Here” are 600-word mini features that take readers into the field. Montana Outdoors buys first North American serial rights. The magazine also buys high-quality photographs. Its editorial lead time is one year. Pay is 20 to 25 cents per word, on acceptance. E-mail queries are preferred; include clips or Web links. Contact Tom Dickson at tdickson@mt.gov.
Outdoors NW
Outdoors NW magazine seeks articles demonstrating a solid knowledge of outdoor sporting activities focused on the Pacific Northwest. Outdoors NW is 80-percent freelance written and accepts previously published materials. Topics may include interviews, new product profiles and travel. Editorial lead time is two months. Payment for 750-word articles ranges from $40-$50 and includes the purchase of first rights. Familiarize yourself with the publication and view editorial guidelines at www.outdoorsnw.com. Contact Becky Brun, editor, at editor@outdoorsnw.com or 4110 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214.
Salmon & Steelhead Journal
Published quarterly, Salmon & Steelhead Journal covers destination salmon and steelhead fisheries in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California. Features instruct readers how, when and where to successfully fish the featured water. Currently sought are in-depth issue articles for 2006. Text and photo packages for destination stories also are accepted for the 2007 editorial calendar. Informal e-mail queries are accepted; first North American rights are purchased. Contact Pat Hoglund at editor@salmonandsteelheadjournal.com. To learn more about the magazine and its content, visit www.salmonandsteelheadjournal.com.
Wildlife in North Carolina
Wildlife in North Carolina, the official educational publication of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, is dedicated to the conservation of North Carolina’s wildlife, interrelated natural resources and the environment we share with them. Articles must conform to state and federal regulations. Topics must be North Carolina-related and may include outdoor recreation opportunities, natural history, places, conservation, environmental issues, wildlife management and research. Pay (on acceptance) ranges from $400 and up for a full-length feature (1,800-2,500 words). First North American serial rights are purchased. Contact Margaret Martin, editor, at 1712 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1712 or at margaret.martin@ncwildlife.org. North Carolina Photos
Wildlife in North Carolina magazine displays quality images that capture North Carolina’s wildlife and natural environment. All photos must reflect safe, ethical and legal behavior. Slides or other transparencies should be submitted in clear, flexible plastic sheets. Digital files should be RAW, RGB or high-resolution JPGs on a CD. Please include keys to caption information. “Outdoor Moment” (inside back cover) is a vertical, seasonal image with open area for a quote. Payment for photos is based on a photo’s usage. Photo fees are as follows: cover, $400; contents, $250; “Outdoor Moment,” $200; full-page plus, $150; 1/6 page to full page, $100; minimum $75. With few exceptions, first North American serial rights are purchased. E-mail Greg Jenkins at greg.jenkins@ncwildlife.org with descriptions of images you would like to submit.
EVENTS
Come See The New Snook Foundation
Members of FOWA area invited to take a free tour of the Snook Foundation, a new facility at Mote Aquaculture Park. The Park is Mote Marine Laboratory's fishing-farming facility on Fruitville Road in Sarasota. The farm is not open to the general public and is a state-of-the-art aquaculture facility. The Snook Foundation has funded many of the snook breeding and stock enhancement projects. They will give writers a tour and explain the snook project and other aspects of this venture. For more info or to set up a visit, call Susan O’Hara at 941-388-4558 or visit www.snookfoundation.org.
Eleventh Annual Upper Keys Rotary Nautical Flea Market
This year marks the "Eleventh Annual" Upper Keys Rotary Nautical Flea Market, perhaps the most popular annual event in the Upper Keys drawing hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors from all over.
Join us for two days of fun, food and fantastic bargains! Don't miss these once-in-a-lifetime deals!
Grab the kids, don't forget Grandma and Grandad, jump in the truck (so you can tote home your purchases) and come on down and spend the weekend browsing at Founder's Park in beautiful Islamorada.
All funds go into the Upper Keys Rotary Foundation Scholarship fund to help kids go to college.
FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC
NEW & USED BOAT PARTS * DIVE GEAR * MARINE PRODUCTS * ELECTRONICS * DOCK EQUIPMENT FISHING GEAR * NAUTICAL ART & CRAFTS * CLOTHING
2006 EVENT DATES
Saturday 02/25/06 8am 5pm
Sunday, 02/26/06, 9am-3pm
2006 EVENT LOCATION
US Highway 1 at Mile Marker 87
Foundes Park
Bayside in Islamorada
MARINE RELATED VENDORS WELCOME
MARINAS * TACKLE SHOPS * DIVE SHOPS * MANUFACTURERS * SUPPLIERS *INDIVIDUALS * SERVICE COMPANIES * ARTISTS * BOAT DEALERS * PRIVATE BOAT SELLERS
Vendor spaces are available on a "FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED" basis.
Ladies’, Let’s Go Fishing
WOMEN TACKLE FISHING SKILLS AT "LADIES, LET'S GO FISHING!"® SEMINAR, MARCH 31-APRIL 2, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Women of all angling abilities can acquire and fine-tune fishing skills when the award-winning "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"® seminar returns to Ft. Lauderdale on March 31-April 2, 2006 at the International Game Fish Association Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. Hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and presented by Mercury Outboards, the weekend event emphasizes conservation and features classroom sessions, hands- on skill practice and an optional angling adventure.
Activities launch on Friday, from 6:30-8:30pm with a welcome reception at the IGFA, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL. Saturday's classroom presentations begin at 7:30am, with beginner and advanced sessions on topics including Fishing Basics, Offshore, Bottom, Inshore and Fly Fishing. After lunch, participants practice hands-on techniques such as releasing, knot tying, lure rigging, gaffing grapefruits, backing a truck and trailer rig, driving boats and reeling against pressure, until 4:30pm. On Sunday, the ladies board boats at approximately 7am at the Radisson Bahia Mar docks for a half day fishing trip. The boats return for a fillet demonstration.
Featured on national network TV and more, the series is held in conjunction with the FWC through the Sport Fish Restoration program, with major partners such as Mercury Outboards, Bass Pro Shops, Ranger, Boat/U.S. Marine Insurance, Gulfstream Int'l Airlines, Lowrance, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Shakespeare Fishing Tackle and IGFA. Annual partners include Magic Tilt Trailers, Eagle Claw, Maxima, Minn Kota and more. Also slated for the Spring is the St. Augustine seminar, May 5-7 at the Northeast Florida Marlin Association. Additional 2006 Florida seminars will be scheduled in Sarasota and Islamorada. Special events will be held in Costa Rica Jan. 19-24, Alaska June 9-12 and a freshwater flyfishing seminar in Colorado in August. "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" also offers memberships in local chapters in Florida.
Registration for the Ft. Lauderdale seminar is $120 per person, including instruction, use of equipment, hands-on training, Welcome Reception, meals, T-shirts, goody bags, door prizes and more. The Fishing Adventure, with tackle and bait provided, costs an additional $35 to $100, depending upon the category of charter vessel selected. For more information, call (954) 475-9068, email billfishbetty@hotmail.com or visit www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"® saltwater fishing seminar for women, March 31-April 2, 2006 at the International Game Fish Association Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach. Registration of $120 includes welcome party, classes at beginner/advanced levels, lunch, hands-on skill stations, T-shirt, goody bag and more. Fishing adventure fees range from $35 - $100. Contact "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!", phone 954- 475-9068, fax 954-474-7299, email: billfishbetty@hotmail.com, website: www.ladiesletsgofishing.com. Hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and presented by Mercury Outboards.
Betty Bauman, "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" Email: billfishbetty@hotmail.com
Voice: 954-475-9068 Web: http://www.ladiesletsgofishing.com
CORPORATE CORNER
Thermacell
As a Floridian, you know that there is another pest more annoying than all those tourists/snow birds that invade Florida every winter, it's the pesky mosquitoes that leave behind ichy welts and carry life-threatening diseases. You might have heard of our product, but what you may not know is ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellant has been proven to be 98% effective by the U.S. Government and is EPA approved. In fact, U.S. troops in Iraq are armed with our mosquito fighting product right now. By creating a synthetic analog of a natural insecticide, pyrethin, found in the pyrethrum flower in the chrysanthemum family, our product creates a 15 square foot zone, providing the highest level of protection possible. We have some great news to share with you and your readers as our product is now available at mass retailers such as Home Depot and Wal-Mart. We have testimonies from many hunters and outdoor enthusiasts stating that our product has changed their lives. Below are a couple comments from Floridians and we have plenty more. I’ve attached our product fact sheet for your reference.
What Floridians have said about ThermaCELL….
- · “Used one all through turkey season…best thing to come along for hunting since gunpowder.” P.T. Florida
- · “This product is UNREAL! I hunt in a swamp in Florida. Before using your product, I tried every spray repellant known to man. This morning I sat in the swamp for 3 hours and did not have a single mosquito NEAR me. You guys rock!!!” T.V., Florida
- · “I can now deer hunt in a short sleeve shirt.” T.C., Florida
- Please let us know if you would like additional information about our portable unit or the ThermaCELL lantern.
Pauline O’Keeffe, ThermaCELL, 781-541-6900
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