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January 5, 2007
Greetings fellow members,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of fellow FOWA member Frank Bolin. A memorial, written by Jeff Weakley, is in this edition of the Market Edge.
Please be sure to check out news from our scholarship winner in the Corporate Corner.
FOWA members who wish to buy a copy of Steve Raymond’s new book, Too Dead to Die. The book depicts Steve's harrowing but intriguing survival experiences during and after the infamous Bataan death march during World War 11. Members can send check, cash or money order for
$24.95 plus $1.60 sales tax and $3.95 shipping to Steve at 3355 Susan Lane, Lecanto, FL 34461-8260. Steve’s email is SRAYMOND11@tampabay.rr.com.
Kelly Braden
KJBraden1@aol.com
MarketEdge@fowa.org
ATTENTION
You should have already received a membership dues renewal sent in mid-December. If for any reason you have NOT, reply and the notice and renewal application will be emailed to you.
Have a very successful and healthy 2007, Doug Kelly, Executive Director Frank's Last Cast
The Florida Sportsman staff mourns the loss of Frank Bolin, 52, a talented, gregarious editor, and friend.
Frank published his first FS article in May 1996, "Rays- ey Days," about the spring run of cobia. At the time, Frank was a charter captain in the St. Augustine area. A storyteller among storytellers, Frank parlayed his knowledge of northeast Florida waters into a steady tide of folksy, informative freelance articles.
In the spring of 2000, Frank joined the FS editorial staff full-time. That was not long after the magazine had relocated from Miami to Stuart, Florida.
"Frank's talents showed at every turn in his many articles, photography and editing," said Karl Wickstrom, FS founder.
"Moreover, people liked to see Frank coming. He would brighten your doorway with a sort of upbeat friendliness and honesty that always made a strong personal connection."
After joining FS, Frank and Linda left St. Augustine and settled in the town of Rio, near the St. Lucie River. Together, the two were active in a number of community and conservation organizations, including Coastal Conservation Association, the Stuart Sailfish Club, Florida Oceanographic Society, and Surfrider Foundation. Surfing was one of Frank's chief passions, taking priority over fishing during winter groundswells at Stuart Beach.
"He seemed interested in whatever you were up to, because he really was interested," said Wickstrom. "No polite pretense needed. The phrase Southern Charm comes to mind but that doesn't quite fit the tough outdoorsman that Frank was, though his special drawl and quick laugh made him memorable to all who spent
time with him." In researching articles for FS, Frank traveled to
many parts of Florida, and made annual forays to tropical destinations in the Bahamas, Belize, Mexico and Costa Rica. Linda often joined him, assisting with photography.
Television appearances were second-nature for the easy- going Florida native, said Blair Wickstrom, FS and Shallow Water Angler Magazine Publisher.
"I remember our first TV trip like it was yesterday,"
said Blair. "We weren’t catching anything, the mix of humidity and heat couldn’t have made it any more uncomfortable, but Frank couldn’t help but make the best of the situation. Unfortunately, it was at the expense of our host, Rick Ryals. Rick and Frank are polar opposites when it comes to politics, but that didn’t stop Frank from needling Rick to the point of threatening to throw Frank off the boat. I asked Frank later that night if he believed everything he was saying, and he said, 'No, but did you see Rick? Hee, hee, hee--I just couldn’t stop.'
"Without question we’ll miss Frank’s trademark laugh, not only in the office, but on our TV shows as well," said Blair.
"It's hard to accept the fact that he won't be brightening doorways again," Karl added. "I'd like to see him coming."
Frank died Monday, November 13, at Jupiter Medical Center, following a brief illness associated with a nine-month struggle with cancer.
Frank is survived by Linda, his wife of 9 years; her son John Canada, of Fort Pierce, with spouse Tracy and Adeline, 3, and Harley, 6; Linda's daughter Denise Symes, of Colorado, with husband Michael and Isabella, 5, and Paul, 9; Betty Bolin, Frank's mother, of Jacksonville; and Johnny Bolin, brother, residing in Jacksonville.
There will be a community celebration of Frank's life Saturday morning, November 18, at Florida Oceanographic Center on Hutchinson Island. The casual memorial service begins at 8:15 a.m., and will be followed by a surfside tribute at Stuart Beach.
Jeff Weakley
772-219-7400, ext 116
jeff@floridasportsman.com
FOWA Press Release
Florida Outdoor Writers Association’s Members Invade Florida Keys and Hawk’s Cay Resort
Remember the great time we had together celebrating the Florida Outdoor Writers Association's (FOWA) 60th Anniversary at Hawk’s Cay Resort and the Florida Keys fishing, diving, snorkeling, bird watching, eating, drinking and enjoying the laid back Keys ambiance?
FOWA members function as the communication tools for the outdoor industry. FOWA members are the eyes, ears, and voices that connect the public to the folks and places that provide the products and services that people need to enjoy the great outdoors!
The stories we communicate though the media we work with will often determine if and when people will be visiting the sites that host our FOWA conferences.
So please, if you write anything about Hawk’s Cay Resort or the Florida Keys (or any other reference to conference sites), send us your article clips
It is vital to let the folks at the offices of tourism know what you are doing to promote their areas. They put up serious dollars to host our conferences, and they need to see return on their investment. That means they need to see your work!
Don't forget there's a $500 prize for the best conference site story!
Please, send me your clippings so we can get them to the folks that support the FOWA.
You may e-mail them to us at rodney@coastalanglermagazine.com, or mail them to Coastal Angler Magazine (CAM) PO Box 373257 Satellite Beach, FL
32837-1257
Thanks for your help!
HIGHLIGHTED NEEDS
From Jim Montgomery:
I am currently in production of a fishing show titled “Billfish Adventures”. I had work with Frank Bolin until his unfortunate passing and now I find myself in need of a writer for the TV show.
Jim Montgomery
jmmnt@bellsouth.net
Billfishadventures.com
Wheelin’ Sportsmen Magazine Photo Needs
The National Wild Turkey Federation’s Wheelin’ Sportsmen magazine is gearing up for the Winter 2007 issue. Wheelin’ Sportsmen and has a target audience of all disabled people interested in the outdoors, especially recreational shooting, hunting and fishing.
Our photo needs for the Winter 2007 issue of Wheelin’ Sportsmen magazine are:
· Young medical students (portraits or helping patients)
· People buying/using electric wheelchairs
· White-tailed deer bounding across a road
And for a special section on military veterans, we’re looking for images that represent all branches of the military, military icons and scenics, and more specifically, disabled veterans.
Please limit your submission to five slides per species or subject.
Any scenic shots with disabled outdoors enthusiasts in them are also welcome.
Photos must show sportsmen and women practicing safety and ethics. If possible, each photo should have a written caption with a description of the shot and the names of any people shown. Please send the original (not duplicates) transparencies; 35mm slides are preferred.
The deadline for photo submissions is January 15, 2007.
If you are interested in submitting photos, please contact Karen Lee with any questions. If you have a submission, send them to:
Karen Lee, Editor
Wheelin’ Sportsmen magazine
National Wild Turkey Federation
P.O. Box 530, 770 Augusta Rd.
Edgefield, SC 29824
(803) 637-3106
klee@nwtf.net
CURRENT MARKETS
Apogee Photo
Apogee Photo is presently looking for articles on wildlife
photography: how-tos and Tips and Tricks (1,000 to 2,000 words) with at least two photographs. Pay is 10 cents per word for original works (up to $150) and 3 cents per word for reprints, including photographs. You must hold the copyright to all submitted materials.
Send query letter, SASE and signed submission form (http://
) to Apogee Photo submissions, 11749 Zenobia Loop, Westminster, CO 80031, 303-463-2885 (fax).
Bassmaster
Bassmaster magazine covers fishing for freshwater bass species.
Fishing for white, striped and hybrid bass is covered on a limited basis. Most articles are how-to stories dealing with specific techniques and patterns no me and Joe stories. Articles (with 15-20 color slides, prints or digital images) range from 150-1,800 words.
Bassmaster pays 35 cents per word upon acceptance for all rights, including electronic and rights to reprint. Reasonable payment will be made for reprinting. Complete guidelines are available upon request. Bassmaster magazine accepts stand-alone photos, artwork and illustrations from freelancers. Send previously published samples of your work, along with a contact sheet of applicable slides. Pay is $50-$500 for inside photos and $700 for cover photos; all rights, including electronic and rights to reprint, are purchased. Reasonable payment will be made for reprinting. All submissions should be properly packaged and labeled. Guidelines are available upon request.
Submit samples with SASE to BASS (editorial@bassmaster.com), P.O. Box 10000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, 407-566-BASS.
BigGameHunt.net
BigGameHunt.net seeks articles from the big-game hunting community on the subject of general hunting tips and advice: all big-game species, firearm selection, archery tactics, muzzle-loader tips and pieces on current hunting issues. Compensation is based on your experience, the quality of the piece and photos submitted with the manuscript. You must hold all copyrights for the content you submit! Complete guidelines are available at ; click Write For Us.
Submit your article via e-mail to info@biggamehunt.net or mail to RiderWeb Inc., 3440 Essex Ct., Craig, CO 81625, 970-824-9333.
Bird Hunting Report
In its 18th year of publication, the Bird Hunting Report newsletter speaks to traveling wing shooters who want the facts on quality places to hunt. Sought for publication are experienced-based, fact- checked reports that make educated value judgments and recommendations about available worldwide hunting opportunities: on both public and private lands, in lodges and clubs or “do-it- yourself.” This is a great secondary market for information you’ve gathered for other stories. Payment is 16 cents per word for an 800-1,000-word report. No photo support is required. Direct additional questions, queries and requests for style sheets to Managing Editor Tom Carney, tom@birdhuntingreport.com.
Catfish Now Magazine
American Catfish Anglers Tournament Series' (A.C.A.T.S.) Catfish Now magazine is currently seeking catfish-related stories from across the country. To view the January issue, visit .
Stories are 1,200-1,500 words and require three to five photos. For more information, including payment and rights purchased, contact Editor Luke Clayton at luke@lukeclayton.com.
FLW Outdoors
FLW Outdoors magazine, published eight times annually, three editions per issue (bass, walleye and saltwater), is geared toward serious anglers. The saltwater edition’s editors currently seek queries related to kingfish. Articles should be 1,800-2,500 words in addition to a short sidebar. Pay is $500 per article and $50-100 per photo.
Manuscripts must be original; print and Web rights to manuscripts and photographs are purchased. Submissions are acknowledged upon receipt.
Queries will be answered as time permits. Queries should be e-mailed to Chris Eubanks, editor, at ceubanks@flwoutdoors.com.
FUR-FISH-GAME
FUR-FISH-GAME is looking for fresh outdoor story ideas. The magazine is published 12 months a year and focuses mostly on seasonal hunting, fishing and trapping, but the editors are always open to something new and different. FUR-FISH-GAME’s readers don’t want interviews with “pro” hunters, fishermen or trappers. They want to hear it first- person from someone who is out there living the life. The readers like instructive how-to, but not beginner’s stuff; they also enjoy humor and wilderness adventure. Combine all three, and you may have the perfect FUR-FISH-GAME feature article. Trapping stories are particularly sought, as long as the writer has the expertise to write knowledgeably about the topic. Top pay for a standard how-to feature is $250; pay can be higher for something of special interest. Contact Mitch Cox, editor, FUR-FISH-GAME, 2878 E. Main St., Columbus, OH
43209 or ffgcox@ameritech.net. For more information, see .
Good Old Boat
Good Old Boat, focusing on cruising sailboats 10 years old and older, publishes articles about sailboat maintenance and upgrades along with profiles of product vendors, histories of sailing industry companies and influential individuals, reflections and cruising memories features. The editors accept color prints and digital images but prefer slides. Payment follows: articles (375-5,000 words), $50-$700; stand-alone photos, $50; stand-alone artwork, $50; covers, $100 and center spreads, $200, for first North American rights. Review guidelines at http://www.goodoldboat.com/writers_guide.html prior to submitting materials. Direct questions to Karen@goodoldboat.com.
Her Sports
Her Sports is for women balancing busy lifestyles by participating in a variety of active sports, including running, triathlons, mountain biking, skiing, surfing, snowboarding and hiking, or for those seeking encouragement to adopt active lifestyles. Feature stories (1,200-2,000 words), including sidebars; profiles (1,000-1,700 words); training articles (1,200-2,500 words), including training plans; and departments (800-1,500 words) pay $200-$500 for all North American serial rights upon publication. Lead time for submissions is three months minimum; six months is required for seasonal material.
Guidelines are at . Query Heidi Kelchner, senior managing editor, heidi@hersports.com, Her Sports editorial, 245 Central Ave., Ste. C, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Horse Illustrated
Horse Illustrated, directed to hands-on horse owners and riders of English and Western disciplines, seeks informative, in-depth, upbeat articles (up to 2,000 words) that will help readers better care for and enjoy their horses. If specific photos are essential to your manuscript, indicate what photos are available to accompany your piece. The editors do not accept simultaneous submissions but may accept reprints from noncompetitive publications. Payment varies from $50-$400 for first North American serial rights in the equine industry. View guidelines at http://www.horseillustrated.com; under the magazine menu, click Writer Guidelines or Photo Guide-lines.
Submit manuscripts with SASE to Moira C. Harris, editor, Horse Illustrated, P.O. Box 6050, Mission Viejo, CA 92690.
Lyons Press
The Lyons Press seeks project editors for its fishing and hunting categories. Project editors are freelancers who take on a single title and edit the manuscript in its entirety. This includes editing for style and content, placing art and writing captions, writing jacket copy and communicating with the author. Applicants should have a minimum of three years of book editing, magazine or newspaper experience and be well versed in fishing and hunting issues, including fly casting and conventional fishing techniques, the basics of fly-fishing entomology, use and care of firearms, hunting tactics for big and small game, the history of the sports and hunting dogs.
For project editing guidelines and pay rates, e-mail info@lyonspress.com.
Marlin
Marlin magazine is always shopping for worthy cover shots. Sought are vertical, tack-sharp images of jumping offshore, saltwater billfish and large sport-fishing boats. No walleye or johnboats, please! Also sought are inside photos; pay ranges from $100 to $1,250. For photo guidelines, contact Charlie Levine at charlie.levine@worldpub.net.
NorthWord Books for Young Readers
NorthWord Books for Young Readers seeks nature-related nonfiction proposals for children ages 3 to 12, including picture books, stand- alone nonfiction and series nonfiction. Interests include unique, engaging presentations of nature subjects for the trade market.
Topics include natural history, animals, environment, naturalists, seasons, outdoor activities and nature crafts. Manuscripts with religious, heavy-handed or didactic treatments are discouraged.
NorthWord publishes very few stories with anthropomorphic characters and does not publish novels. For picture books, full texts are welcome; for longer projects, send outline, proposed table of contents and sample section. NorthWord purchases world rights and pays advance/royalty or flat-fee, depending on the project. Send proposals to submissions editor, NorthWord, 11571 K-Tel Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55343.
PassageMaker
PassageMaker magazine covers all aspects of trawlers and ocean motorboats. Its editors seek general, travel, how-to, lifestyle and technical articles that embrace these boats and their systems, crews and places they travel. Charts and maps are encouraged. High- resolution digital photos or color slide transparencies are preferred. Include a caption and credit sheet. Payment includes photos unless negotiated and ranges from $50-$250 for smaller articles (700-2,000 words) to $250-$750 for features (2,500-3,500 words). Include a bio, contact info and word count. PassageMaker buys exclusive rights. Contact Natalie Friton, managing editor, PassageMaker, 105 Eastern Ave., Ste. 203, Annapolis, MD 21403 or e- mail natalie@passagemaker.com.
The Retriever Journal
The Retriever Journal emphasizes the tradition of hunting with dogs and concentrates exclusively on the retrieving breeds. Features, 1,500-2,000 words, should focus on the use of retrievers in hunting and training situations. Types of stories sought include the
following: where to go on public lands for upland birds and/or waterfowl, dog-training techniques, photo essays, historical figures, advice for competitors. Features should be accompanied by illustration (slides or prints). Payment is $400-$450, on publication. First North American serial rights are purchased.
Multiple-idea queries are OK. About 30 percent of The Retriever Journal is written by freelancers. Kill fee is paid to OWAA standards. Contact Jason Smith, managing editor, The Retriever Journal, 2770 Aero Park Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686 or jake@villagepress.com.
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, roach, bream, tench, 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.
Shotgun Sports Magazine
Shotgun Sports Magazine seeks top-quality stories on trap, skeet and sporting clays guns, loads, technique and equipment if you have a manuscript (unpublished) ready to go, get it in now! High-quality black-and-white or color transparencies or 35-mm or larger photos almost always are required with any submission. Payment for articles ranges from $50-$200, upon publication, for all rights. Do not query; send manuscripts via e-mail to shotgun@shotgunsportsmagazine.com or mail to Linda Martin, production coordinator, P.O. Box 6810, Auburn, CA 95604. Download guidelines at .
Small Craft Advisor
Small Craft Advisor seeks 2,000-word articles about the use and enjoyment of small sailing craft for its “Places to Sail” column.
Articles should focus on an actual cruise or adventure in a small boat, with an emphasis on the location’s unique characteristics.
Three or more high-resolution photos of small boats in action are expected. The editors’ best advice for new writers? Read the magazine. Contact Joshua Colvin, P.O. Box 1343, Port Townsend, WA 98368, 360-379-1930, smallcraftadvisor@earthlink.net to query or request guidelines.
Stackpole Books
Stackpole Books, which publishes titles on subjects of outdoor recreation (including fishing and hunting), nature, history, crafts and more, is currently accepting book queries. Describe briefly and clearly what your book is about, your target audience, what qualifies you to write the book, what competing books are on the market and how yours is different. Please don’t send manuscripts or photos and illustrations initially. If the book idea fits Stackpole’s program, the editor will request materials. Send queries to the appropriate editor found on the “Contact Us” section of the Web site:
.
Wilderness Press
Berkeley, CA-based book publisher Wilderness Press is always looking for new authors with exciting ideas, a passion for the outdoors and a knack for writing and photography. Most of its titles are destination guidebooks for hiking, backpacking, bicycling and other self- propelled outdoor activities, but Wilderness Press also publishes numerous 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 – proposals for destinations across North America also are sought. Fiction, poetry and memoirs are not sought. All compensation is royalty based (no work-for-hire). Please send proposals that follow Wilderness Press’ guidelines, which are at http:// .
OUT-OF-STATE PUBLICATIONS
Louisiana Sportsman
Louisiana Sportsman is a complete hunting and fishing magazine.
Devoted to statewide hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities, this publication is the information guide for Louisiana's most active hunters and fishers. Stories must be state-specific. Pay is $400-$450 for stories (2,000 to 2,400 words) with maps and/or photo support; $200 for cover photos and $25-$50 for inside photos. Sought are first North American rights. Query Editor Todd Masson (toddm@lasmag.com), Louisiana Sportsman, P.O. Box 1199, Boutte, LA 70039.
Offshore Magazine
Offshore is a monthly magazine covering powerboating and sailboating on the coast from Maine to New Jersey. Features (1,200-2,500 words) pay $350-1,000, depending on length. Pay is on acceptance for first North American serial rights. Byline is given; there is a 50-percent kill fee. Queries are accepted by mail; simultaneous submissions are not accepted. Editorial guidelines are available; send a number-10 SASE. Current needs include articles on boats; boating; New York, New Jersey and New England coastal places and people; and Northeastern coastal history. Writers must demonstrate a familiarity with boats and the Northeast coast. Contact editors@offshoremag.net, , 500 Victory Rd., Marina Bay, North Quincy, MA 02171.
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.
North Carolina Sportsman and South Carolina Sportsman Magazines North Carolina Sportsman and South Carolina Sportsman magazines are complete hunting and fishing magazines for each state. Devoted to hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities in the wetlands, these publications are information guides for North Carolinas and South Carolinas most active hunters and fishermen. Stories must be state specific. Pay is $400-$450 for stories (2,000 to 2,400 words) with maps and/or photo support; $200 for cover photos and $25-$50 for inside photos. Sought are first North American rights. Submit queries to Managing Editor Craig Holt (cholt@ncsmag.com), 4103 Bass Mountain Rd., Snow Camp, NC 27349.
Outdoor Alabama
Outdoor Alabama magazine is published by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources five times a year, including its calendar issue. The magazine’s editors accept photography submissions of Alabama scenery, native wildlife, native flora, outdoor recreation; also accepted are some freelance articles on hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and boating. Query Managing Editor Kim G.
Nix, kim.nix@dcnr.alabama.gov, 800-262-3151. To see past editions and familiarize yourself with the magazine, visit .
Soul of Virginia
Soul of Virginia magazine, Virginia’s premier multi-cultural travel and tourism resource, is looking for 1,200-word articles and photos or writers interested in Virginia’s hidden hikes and places to camp, boat, canoe and enjoy the state’s many parks and outdoor places of beauty. Pay is 20 cents per word, and first rights and first online rights are purchased. Interested writers may contact the managing
editor: sharonjritchey@yahoo.com. For more information, see .
Tennessee Wildlife
Tennessee Wildlife magazine is published six times per year by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The magazine's readers appreciate the beauty and drama of wildlife, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, birding and nature specific to Tennessee. The editors seek well-written fishing and hunting stories about Tennessee that emphasize more than just the harvest. Articles (1,200-1,500
words) pay $180-$270, on publication, for one-time rights. Guidelines are at . Send materials to the editor, Tennessee Wildlife, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Ellington Agricultural Center, P.O. Box 40747, Nashville, TN 37204.
CORPORATE CORNER
From TJ Stallings:
Winter issue of Riggin' Fishin' Story Starters now on-line The winter issue is now on-line. I hope there are plenty of useful ideas and info for you there. Just click: http://www.truturnhooks.com/ storystarterswinter07/ to see the story starters.
There is one correction for the LoungAir® product. The new contact
is: Victor Kasatshko, (877) 240-6158, email: victor@LoungAir.com Florida Trail Association Launches New Mailing List Looking for story ideas? Keep informed of Florida hiking and Florida Trail issues with the new mailing lists available at . Sign up for updates on trail conditions; for information and updates about our signature volunteer vacation program, F-Troop, and other trail crew efforts; and for the latest news releases. The sign-up box is located on the lower left side of the web page.
Florida Trail Association
We were chatting around the Florida Trail office about how the upcoming Florida Trail conference from March 16-18, 2007 is shaping up, and it occurred to me that for the first time ever, we're doing a bang-up job of highlighting outdoor communications. I've pasted the "official ask" info below, but here's the quick snapshot:
Outdoor columnist Mike DeWitt will be our keynote speaker, sharing his anecdotes about his hike of the Florida Trail as written for the Tampa Tribune (Back when he kicked off his hike, I encouraged Mike to join FOWA and submit his series for EIC !); Filmmaker Robert Seidler (who Mike think's he's talked into joining
FOWA) will debut our new 28-minute Florida Trail documentary, which Robert and I have been working on over the past year; Author Johnny Molloy will give a talk on outdoor writing and a separate presentation centered around his hike of the trail last year; Our old friend Tim O'Keefe will present a workshop on outdoor photography; And recent Florida migrants (moved here from Rochester) outdoor authors Rich & Sue Freeman will be presenting a piece on hiking the Camino de Real in Spain.
Conference sponsors get to set up a table and talk to folks about their mission, hand out materials, recruit members, and the like. A few FTA members are also FOWA members and you might be able to nab one (Warren Resen comes to mind) to staff such an exhibit, or one of you might find this a way to connect with a new audience.
So...since we have set a sponsorship precedent in the past with the fishing brochure, I'd like to bring this opportunity in front of the executive committee. Obviously, I must recuse myself from a vote. But please, feel free to discuss. Details below.
Cheers, Sandy (with her FTA hat on today) ==SPONSORSHIP ASK & DETAILS == The 2007 Florida Trail Annual Conference: Better than Ever!
As the Florida Trail Association enters into partnerships with local communities via our Gateway Communities program, we’re making new strides in connecting hikers with outdoor recreation throughout the state. Nationally recognized, Florida’s own National Scenic Trail connects residents and visitors to 1,400 miles of natural Florida.
The Florida Trail passes through 37 Florida counties between its southern terminus in Big Cypress National Preserve and its northern terminus at Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola.
Join us as outdoor enthusiasts gather from around the country for our
2007 Annual Conference, held March 16-18 at the Florida Elks Youth Camp, Umatilla. Mike DeWitt, outdoor columnist for the Tampa Tribune, who is currently hiking the entire Florida Trail, will serve as our keynote speaker, sharing anecdotes about his hike to compliment the official release of our new Florida Trail video, hosted by filmmaker Robert Seidler.
Attendees have a smorgasbord of activities to choose from, including workshops by noted outdoor writers and photographers Johnny Molloy, Tim O’Keefe, and Rich and Sue Freeman; informative hikes led by Great Florida Birding Trail manager Mark Kiser (Beginning Birding); biologist Andrea Bolek (Looking for Bear Sign); and historian Dave Bowman (Journey to the Past on the Cross Florida Greenway); art demonstrations by Linda Blondheim (plein air) and Willie The Losen (palmetto weaving); and our ever-popular Trail Olympics.
Participate as a sponsor of this very special event and support the folks who make the Florida Trail and other local hiking opportunities possible—the hardworking volunteers of the Florida Trail Association, who are taking this weekend off to play.
Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you in Umatilla. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Program Director Judy Trotta at 1-877-HIKE-FLA or judytrotta@floridatrail.org.
Florida Trail Association
2007 Annual Conference
Sponsorship Guidelines
Sponsorship Level at $5,000 or Above
Presentation of a special sponsorship award at the conference Free full page color ad in one issue of the Footprint (FTA’s bi- monthly magazine) Sponsor’s name listed in the Footprint as a Corporate Sponsor Name and logo printed on the conference banner and on the program Free exhibit space at the conference Conference registration waived for two people
Sponsorship Level at $2,500
Sponsor’s name listed in the Footprint as a Corporate Sponsor One-quarter page color ad in one issue of the Footprint (FTA’s bi- monthly
magazine) free of charge
Name and logo printed on the conference banner and on the program Free exhibit space at the conference Conference registration fee waived for two people
Sponsorship Level at $1,500
Sponsor’s name listed in the Footprint as a Corporate Sponsor Name and logo on the conference banner and on the program Free exhibit space at the conference Conference registration fee waived for one person
From Steve Kearl:
News from Eric Zamora, 2006 FOWA scholarship recipient at work.
Subject: My Idaho conservation project and PBS documentary
Greetings and happy New Year!
I'd like to announce the airing of a PBS program this Friday about the conservation efforts being undertaken in the Boulder and White Cloud mountains of central Idaho, the exact place I've been photographing for the last two summers. Although the show is not about my work in Idaho, the focus of the upcoming documentary parallels the focus of my work.
Jon Christensen, the show's correspondent, wrote the following
description:
PBS "NOW" heads out West on Friday, January 5, to examine a controversial effort to find common ground on wilderness protection in the reddest state in America: Idaho. Correspondent Jon Christensen follows Rep. Mike Simpson, the Republican sponsor of a compromise wilderness bill, from the halls of Congress to the peaks of the White Cloud Mountains. To break through the polarization that has stymied efforts to protect wilderness in Idaho for a generation, Simpson has worked hand-in-hand with environmentalist Rick Johnson of the Idaho Conservation League for six years carefully crafting a local compromise that gives something to everyone, but none of them everything that they want. "NOW" talked with residents, ranchers, off-road vehicle fans, and wilderness advocates, including singer-songwriter Carole King, an ardent opponent of the compromise, which would give public land to small towns in the region for future growth, the most controversial of the bills many trade-offs. Exchanging public land for wilderness is a tug-of-war that has entered into a number of wilderness bills that were seeking passage in the last session of Congress. And the Idaho compromise will be among the first bills put on the congressional agenda in the new year. "NOW" offers a window into the passions that drive the wedges and the ongoing quest for common ground in western wilderness politics.
To find your local PBS station visit: http://www.pbs.org/now/sched.html.
In Gainesville, Fla. the program will be aired on PBS (channel 5) at 8:30 pm, Friday, Jan. 5.
I am currently two years into a photographic book project about this dynamic region in Idaho. These mountains are some of the most breathtaking I've ever seen. It's not just the high peaks. The vastness and lack of people are also obvious and will strike a cord in the most distant of hearts. I included a few images to show you what my words cannot. One image shows the PBS crew interviewing congressman Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) in the heart of the White Cloud Mountains. Every year (for the past three years) Simpson has traveled to the place he's trying to protect to see for himself what's at stake. Last year, I had the great privilege of being a part of that trip.
I will be returning to Idaho this year for three months of photography.
The book project is called Mountain Kingdom. To see my work so far
visit: . The link to Mountain Kingdom is on my home page.
For more information about the program, which is part of a longer documentary in progress on wilderness politics in the West, e-mail jonchristensen@stanford.edu.
Best wishes to you as we enter a new year.
Eric Zamora
Steve Kearl
Communications Director
Florida Sea Grant
University of Florida
Box 110409
Gainesville, FL 32611-0409
Phone 352.392.2801
Fax 352.392.5113
From Gary Dollahon:
College Bass Fishing Program to Expand in 2007
The prospect of competitive fishing having a prominent role in colleges and universities, complete with scholarships and inter- conference play, is much closer to reality today as Fox College Sports (FCS) announces its plans for a greatly expanded second season of the National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship (NCBFC).
In 2007, the program will be boosted to include up to 15 preliminary fishing tournaments around the country in advance of the national championship to be held next fall, accompanied by broadened telecast coverage.
“We’re pleased to showcase college bass fishing to a national audience,”
said FCS executive vice president and GM David Rone. “We had a great response from the BoatUS NCBFC tournament held (in October) in Texas, and we’re looking forward to giving these students a national platform to display their skills.”
The 2006 inaugural NCBFC included 41 two-person teams representing 24 schools. Top colleges and universities from well-known conferences like the Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-10 and SEC had a prominent presence in the debut. All competed for part of the $35,000 in prize money and for bragging rights as the best fishing school in the country. The North Carolina State team won the championship title and the first place prize of $12,000.
The three-day event had all the fanfare of any major college sports championship, including television cameras filming the tournament for a new series about the NCBFC. The first show is scheduled to run on FCS on Wednesday, January 10 at 8 p.m. EST and will continue weekly at the same time. Each telecast will highlight the competition and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the angler teams and the schools they represent.
“These kids and their stories are what really make this show special,” said Wade Middleton, the on-camera host. “How they got here, their trials and tribulations along the way, and why they even came in the first place are as fascinating as the challenge of fishing itself.”
“Fishing is a unique opportunity for me to compete in a sport at the
school
of my choice where I couldn’t otherwise because I don’t have the skills to participate in basketball, football, baseball or such at this level,” said Chip Porché, a freshman at the University of Oklahoma. “Just about any college student with the desire has the chance to fish the NCBFC, win prize money and end up on national television.”
The full 2007 FCS tournament schedule will be announced next month. The championship will return to Sneaky Pete’s Marina on Lake Lewisville near Dallas, October 22 – 27. For more information on the collegiate fishing program and participation requirements, visit FoxCollegeSports.com.
2006 Participants
Baylor University
Eastern Kentucky University
Kansas State University
North Carolina State University
Northwestern State University
Oklahoma State University
Penn State University
Pittsburgh State University
Purdue University
Southeast Missouri State University
St. Ambrose University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas A&M Kingsville
Texas A&M University
Texas Tech University
UNC-Charlotte
University of Alabama
University of Iowa
University of Kentucky
University of Louisiana-Lafayette
University of Louisville
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Gary Dollahon, 866-907-1605 or Wade Middleton, 210-697-8081
MEMBER NEWS
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" Seminar Series Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary "Women like to fish? You must be kidding!"
Ft Lauderdale, FL December 2006 When "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"
proposed a fishing seminar series for women in 1997, they had plenty of doubters. "People laughed when they heard our initial concept,"
said the program's founder, Betty Bauman. "Some men could not fathom how their wives could possibly learn more about fishing from anyone other than them." Little did Bauman imagine that ten years and almost 5,000 graduates later, the "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" name would be recognized around the world.
Based on a hunch there were millions of women who might try fishing if they had the opportunity to practice techniques in a non- intimidating environment, Bauman was further inspired by a speech made in 1995 by the President of the American Sportfishing Association about the lack of participation by women in the sport.
Though there was little market research about women and fishing, Bauman felt that more women would fish if they had a chance to pick up the equipment and learn its usage.
Bauman approached the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission with the prospect of a weekend seminar where women could learn fishing theory, practice fishing skills, participate in a fishing trip and conclude with learning how to fillet the catch. The FWC, through Sport Fish Restoration Funds, became her partner, with the additional objective of teaching conservation. Marine industry leaders followed suit.
The first event in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in June of 1997, with 120 participants was a huge success. Women interested in fishing came from all walks of life, ranging from sales clerks to homemakers to business owners.
The weekend seminars typically begin with a reception on Friday evening. Early on Saturday, classroom sessions are held at beginner and advanced levels on inshore, offshore and bottom fishing. Lunch is served, followed by a fly fishing demonstration and a multitude of hands-on stations where women practice fishing skills such as knot tying, bait rigging, boat handling, fish release procedures, trailer backing, casting, net casting and even reeling against a "human fish." Nicknamed the “No-Yelling School of Fishing” the program works to prevent misunderstanding, the cause of most yelling, through education. The series expanded to four Florida cities, fly fishing seminars in Colorado and special events in Alaska, Costa Rica and the British Virgin Isles.
Spanning an entire weekend, the seminars attracts 60 - 100 students each and annually enlist the services of more than 100 volunteers.
"We're changing the way women look at this sport," commented Bauman, "by providing the know-how in a fun, comfortable atmosphere with a chance for social networking." The organization started a pilot program for local chapters to provide a means for women to continue their learning. Graduates have purchased boats and equipment as a result of taking the course, and prior novices have become professional tournament anglers.
The program has been recognized in Washington, D.C. by the country's Senators and Congress through the prestigious, national "Woman of the Year" award. The marine media embraced the concept, followed by national media such as Inside Edition, NBC's Nightly News, CBS's Early Show, USAToday, The Wall Street Journal and more. Corporations such as Mercury Outboards, Bass Pro Shops, Ranger, Boat/U.S. Marine Insurance, Gulfstream Int'l Airlines, Lowrance, Netbank and more partnered with the cause. The seminar registration, including use of equipment, on-site meals, t-shirt and goody bag, ranged from $120 - $150 in 2006. The fishing excursion was additional.
Challenged with balancing increasing costs of facilities, food and gas with a reasonable registration fee, the staff is seeking more industry participation to support the series. Commented Bauman, "We might be the only organization that offers such an opportunity. Our ability to reach this niche market is partly attributed to our own research of women and their motivations for entering the sports of fishing and boating. Knowing their demographics, what they read and other sports they like enables us to continue to attract women to a sport they can learn and enjoy."
According to Bauman, the most important development has been the increase of acceptance by women to try the sport. "Women will try boating and fishing, once we have opened the door," she explained, "Once they learn they can fish, they will."
Stay tuned for the 2007 schedule!
Ladies, Let's Go Fishing
Betty Bauman
Email: billfishbetty@hotmail.com
Phone: 954-475-9068
FYI
From TJ Stallings:
Congress Passes Landmark Fisheries Law
Significant changes approved for U.S. fisheries management system Alexandria, VA – December 11, 2006 – In a last minute effort, Congress approved the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Sustainable Fisheries Act on December 9, 2007. The Act, under development since early 2005, took until now to bring together all the different interests to reach a final bill. The Act makes a number of significant changes to the fisheries management system in the United States, including important advances for sportfishing. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) brought many of these important sportfishing issues to the fore during Congress’
consideration of the bill.
The bill places limits on the creation of no-fishing zones, requiring that they be based on sound science and that a review process be set to determine when and if they are no longer needed. The bill also requires the federal Fishery Management Councils to recognize the economic contributions of sportfishing when setting allocations.
Important conservation measures include: a time frame to end overfishing; new requirements for reducing bycatch; and provisions for buyouts of overcapitalized commercial fleets. The bill also contains extensive provisions on individual fishing quotas for commercial fleets and strengthened enforcement to fight illegal international fishing.
ASA President and CEO Mike Nussman stated, "Both houses of Congress, with strong leadership from Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) and Congressmen Richard Pombo (R-CA) and Jim Saxton (R-NJ), have crafted a well-balanced bill. We appreciate the Senator's and Congressmen’s willingness to listen to and address the issues vital to the sportfishing community. This new law provides a sound basis for improving fisheries conservation and management for the enjoyment of future generations of anglers."
Saltwater anglers contribute over $31 billion annually to the United States economy. Many communities in coastal states depend upon sportfishing to support their local economies. Commenting on the importance of conservation and sound management to quality fishing, ASA Vice President Gordon Robertson said, "Recreational anglers and the businesses that serve them depend on abundant, sustainable and accessible fisheries. We are happy to have a strong new Magnuson- Stevens Act that furthers the protection of our resources."
The American Sportfishing Association is the sportfishing industry’s trade association, uniting more than 650 members of the sportfishing and boating industries with state fish and wildlife agencies, federal land and water management agencies, conservation organizations, angler advocacy group and outdoor journalists. The American Sportfishing Association safeguards and promotes the enduring social, economic, and conservation values of sportfishing.
Mary Jane Williamson, Communications director, mjwilliamson@asafishing.org, 703-519-9691, x227,
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