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08/12/05
In this edition of the FOWA Market Newsletter, there is a list of current auction items for the Fall Conference and the corporate sponsors that provided them. If you are interested in donating any items for the FOWA auction, please email Tommy Thompson at captain@twotree.net or Doug Kelly at doug7kelly@yahoo.com. Also look for Important Industry News below.
Did you know that you could receive free membership to FOWA by accumulating FOWA bucks? $25 in FOWA bucks are given for bringing in one new Active member to FOWA and $50 in FOWA bucks for one new corporate sponsor. FOWA bucks can be used for membership fees, conference registrations and auction items at the conferences. FOWA Bucks are non-transferable and are good for one year from date of issue.
FOWA also has a Student Membership category. If you have a child or grandchild that is interested in photography, writing, art or videography, encourage them to join FOWA. The cost is just $15. FOWA already has three student members.
Kelly Braden, FOWA Secretary
KJBraden1@aol.com
REPORTER ON THE WAY
In a few weeks you'll be receiving a "paper" edition of the Reporter newsletter. Be looking for it, because it will contain all the details of what's being planned for the Oct. 26-30 FOWA Fall Conference in Kissimmee plus hotel and registration info.
Here's just a taste of what's in store: craft-improvement seminars, banquet speakers, a fishing tournament, trip to a Wildlife Management Area (canoeing, kayaking, trails, swamp
buggy and airboat rides), dinner at a Cracker Cow Camp (pioneer museum, bluegrass band, bullwhip demonstrations, etc.), pre- and post-conference opportunities, our Gala Auction, the Excellence In Crafts Awards Banquet, the kickoff Lefty Kreh Roast dinner, and the always interesting Breakout session where our Corporate members display gear and products for 2006.
ELECTION TIME!
The Presidential election came and went, but something even more momentous is on the horizon. Yep, you guessed it: the FOWA General Election. If you would like to run for an office or board position, notify Tommy Thompson, Nominating Committee Chair, via email at captain@twotree.net.
Please Note: In order to conform to our bylaws, it was agreed at the August 6 board meeting that all those serving as an officer or board member MUST BE A CURRENT ACTIVE MEMBER or LIFE MEMBER. Therefore, everyone running for office will be asked to verify eligibility at the conference prior to the General Membership meeting when the election takes place. This will include bringing the requisite documents/tearsheets as outlined on pages 12 and 13 of the FOWA Directory.
Lend your talents and time to helping FOWA grow.
CURRENT 2005 FOWA FALL AUCTION DONATIONS
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Description
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Vendor
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FOWA Contact
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Value
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02/05/05
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Black Pearl Locket
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Sandy Huff
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Sandy Huff
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$75.00
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02/28/05
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Fishing Trip/Yankeetown, CK or CR
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Capt.Tommy Thompson
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Tommy Thompson
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$400.00
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03/08/05
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Remington Shotgun
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Remington Arms
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TJ Stallings
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03/24/05
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Weekend Lodging
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Steinhatchee Landing
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TT
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03/25/05
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Day Steinhatchee Fishing
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Capt. Sam LeNeave
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TT
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$400.00
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03/26/05
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6 Hr. Homosassa Tarpon Trip
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Capt. Mike Locklear
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TT
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$400.00
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04/02/05
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Custom Spiral Guide Fishing Rod
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BillyStiX Custom Rods
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TT
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$185.00
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04/07/05
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2 night, cabin, Silver River State Park
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Silver River S.P.
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Charlene Johnson
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$175.00
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04/07/05
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Culprit/Riptide Tackle Packs
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Culprit
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Mike Richards
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$200.00
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04/07/05
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Kissimmee Resort Homes, 4 days
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House w/ Pool/Weekend
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Dennis Lubin
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$400.00
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04/07/05
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Triple Fish Line
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Triple Fish
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Dave Burkhardt
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$200.00
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04/07/05
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Hooks, lures, kits, knives
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TTI-Blakemore
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TJ
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$300.00
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Bass Pro
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Eric Johnson
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Black Powder Arms
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Black Powder Products
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Eric
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Browning
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Eric
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Binoculars
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Bushnell
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Eric
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Coleman
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Eric
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Binoculars
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Leupold & Stevens
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Eric
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07/14/05
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10x10 Booth FS Show
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FS
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Doug Kelly
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$600.00
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07/14/05
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1/2 Pg Ad, FL Outdoor Adventures Mag
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T. Reid Massingill
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DK
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$398.00
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07/14/05
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1/3 Pg Ad, 4/c, Boating Life
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Randy Vance
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DK
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$600.00
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07/14/05
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FL Outdoor Mag, 2x 1/4 P Ad (215 ea)
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David Ehlers
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DK
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$430.00
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07/14/05
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Full Pg Ad/Process C/Waterline Mag
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Robert Knight
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DK
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$650.00
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07/14/05
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1/2 Pg 4/c AD, Sport Fishing
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Glenn Hughes
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DK
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$4,000.00
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07/14/05
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2-Hr Instructional Fishing Seminar
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Rodney Smith
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DK
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07/14/05
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Gerber Blades
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Larry Thornhill
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07/27/05
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Flagler Bch. Inshore Fishing Trip
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Capt. Rob Ottlein
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TT
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07/27/05
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Marco Inshore Fishing Trip
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Capt. Bill Walsh
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TT
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08/01/05
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Charlotte County CVB
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KB
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08/01/05
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Kissimmee CVB
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KB
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08/01/05
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Citrus County CVB
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KB
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08/06/05
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Framed Original Paintings (5)
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Sandy Huff
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08/06/05
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Signed Patrick Mc Manus Book
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Sandy Huff
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From T.J. Stallings:
IMPORTANT INDUSTRY INFORMATION
Excise Tax Changes
This will affect ALL of us!
Note: our excise tax is not “bad”. It is the user based tax that provides programs for fish habitat, lake restoration and outreach programs.
Now that aside...
This past spring; a new agent-supervisor started his new position in Washington D.C. Some of his changes include:
· Changing the interpretation of who a manufacturer is. This means that companies like us; that design goods, and order them from abroad and pay for them in advance, are NOT a manufacturer. Excise taxes paid at cost will now be paid on the sales of these products.
· The interpretation of “cost of goods” will change. This agent believes that the packaging adds value to tackle and thus becomes part of the cost to tax.
· This agent also sees fit to make these changes in tax law interpretation, RETROACTIVE TWO years.
· These changes will come, AFTER tackle manufacturers have made presentations and pricing for 2006.
The affects will be enormous. Many tackle manufacturers will have to pull a loan or refinance their businesses to pay this year’s increased taxes and retroactive taxes. Some will simply go out of business.
As you’ve probably guessed; the first thing a surviving manufacturer will do is cut advertising and donation budgets. Tackle prices will increase; not a little, a lot. A price increase of 4˘ to the manufacturer translates into 9˘ to the angler.
You may contact Mary Jane Williamson, Communications Director at the American Sportfishing Association @ 703.519.9691 X 227 for more information.
HIGHLIGHTED NEEDS
Southern Boating Magazine, Managing Editor
Southern Boating Magazine seeks experienced managing editor. Must have strong organizational and proofing skills. References required, as are recent clips or other relevant examples of work.
Submit materials to Bill Lindsey at bill@southernboating.com
Advertising Sales, South Florida Adventures
South Florida Adventures is looking to expand their advertising sales team. Part-time or media rep firm. Contact David Raterman at draterman@SoFlaAdventures.com.
CURRENT MARKETS
Big Game Adventures
Big Game Adventures is a magazine dedicated to worldwide big-game hunting adventures for rifle, archery, black powder and handgun hunters. The adventure of the hunt should be the primary focus of the story, portraying a hunter’s emotion, ethical hunting practices and respectful treatment of animals and land. Pay is $150-$250 for an original, 2,000-word story with 15-20 color slides or photos for rights. All stories submitted without photos will be returned! Guidelines are at www.bgamag.com. Submit query and a self-addressed envelope to Big Game Adventures, P.O. Box 29099, OK Mission RPO, Kelowna, BC V1W 4A7, Canada, or via e-mail to submissions@bgamag.com. Big Game Adventures only accepts the highest-quality color transparencies for covers and manuscript support. The editors constantly seek outstanding shots of elk, deer, bear, sheep and exotic animals for cover shots. Most submissions include anywhere from a dozen to more than 200 photos or slides. Do not send original slides, as the editors will not take responsibility for any loss or damage to slides. If your submission is for a cover photo, it must be submitted as a slide transparency in any format. Pay ranges from $25-$300. See complete guidelines at www.bgamag.com. Submit photos to Big Game Adventures, P.O. Box 29099, OK Mission RPO, Kelowna, BC V1W 4A7, Canada, or via e-mail to submissions@bgamag.com.
Bonefish, Tarpon Images Needed
Bonefish & Tarpon Unlimited (BTU) is a nonprofit organization working to enhance and preserve bonefish and tarpon species. Prints or slides are needed – not digital images – of either species being slaughtered, mutilated, netted or other scenes of wanton destruction. BTU also will consider old poses of tarpon on hooks or a spread of dead bonefish on the dock. Pay is $50 per image. Purchased are first North American serial rights. E-mail Doug Kelly at dkelly@tarbone.org.
Drake Magazine
Drake Magazine features educational and entertaining fly-fishing stories, not instructional “how-to” pieces. Write about your dog. Make the editors laugh. Departments (200-800 words) include “Scuddlebutt” (short, newsy-type pieces or humor), “City Limits” (about fishing near major metropolitan areas), “Rod Holders” (profiles of fly-fishers), “Tippets” (600-800-word essays) and “Bugs” (stories or profiles of bugs). Be creative with photos (no “grip and grins”). Also sought are artwork, illustrations, etc. All payment is negotiable for one-time rights. Complete guidelines are at www.drakemag.com; click “contributors guidelines.” Submit queries to Tom Bie, Drake Magazine, 34145 Pacific Coast Hwy. #319, Dana Point, CA 92629; e-mail info@drakemag.com.
Family Motor Coaching
The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), a motor home owners association, is holding a convention in Pomona, Calif., in March 2006. Family Motor Coaching magazine, for motor home owners who belong to FMCA, is seeking travel articles about Southern California destinations. Articles should be accompanied by a selection of quality images and geared toward the motor home traveler. For writers’ guidelines, which provide details about copy and photo requirements, e-mail pjordan@fmca.com or mail request to editorial assistant, Family Motor Coaching, 8291 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244. Family Motor Coaching buys first North American serial rights and electronic rights. Query deadline is Sept. 15. Visit www.fmca.com for more information about FMCA.
JAKES Magazine
JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) is the National Wild Turkey Federation’s publication for its youth program members. Stories need to be fun and interesting to a 10 year old. Features should emphasize the outdoors, conservation, hunting, hunter safety, hunting ethics or hunting heritage. Story length should be between 1,000 and 1,200 words. Photos are encouraged and should illustrate wildlife, conservation, colorful scenes and families participating in hunting and outdoor pastimes together. Payment is as follows: stories, negotiable from $100; inside photos, $75-$200; and $400 for cover photos for first North American serial rights and, in some cases, all electronic rights. Send queries to Matt Lindler, P.O. Box 530, Edgefield, SC 29824, 803-637-3106, mlindler@nwtf.net. For more information visit www.nwtf.org/tv_magazines/Writers_Guidelines.html.
Marlin
Marlin accepts freelance queries pertaining to offshore fishing, destinations, personalities and related topics. A key factor in decision-making regarding queries and manuscripts is the amount and quality of available photography on the subject. Marlin continues to emphasize fine saltwater fishing photography, most of which comes from freelance professionals. Covers emphasize fish, boats and fish action – fish leaping, underwater, at the surface, on a line out of the water, etc. Every image must include photographer’s name and description on the slide. Send queries with name, address, phone number, social security number and a SASE. First-time American rights are purchased. Details are at www.marlinmag.com/article; or call Dave Ferrell, editor, or Charlie Levine, managing editor, at 407-628-4802 (e-mail dave.ferrell@worldpub.net). Shotgun Sports Magazine
Shotgun Sports Magazine seeks articles related to deer, waterfowl and turkey hunting; off-season skill-enhancing activities for competition shooters; and trap, skeet and sporting-clay and reloading stories for its November and December issues. Future story needs include the following: shooting tips and products for trap, skeet, sporting and waterfowl/upland; competition shooting; patterning and shotshell performance tests; clay-target shooting; hunting; product reviews and reports; interviews with great shotgunners or shotgun-shooting celebrities and travel stories built around shotgunning. Visit www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com. Submit stories and queries at least three to four months before the cover date to Linda Martin, production coordinator, Shotgun Sports Magazine, P.O. Box 6810, Auburn, CA 95604, shotgun@shotgunsportsmagazine.com.
Southern Boating, 330 N. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301. P(954)522-5515. F(954)552-2260. Email: sboating (at) southernboating.com. Website: http://www.southernboating.com. Bill Lindsey, Executive Editor. 40% freelance. Regional consumer boating magazine covering the Southeast United States, Bahamas, and Caribbean. Circ 40K. Welcomes new writers. Monthly. Pays within 30 days of publication. Buys first N.A. and one-time electronic rights. No reprints. Sample $5 by mail. Subscription $22. Guidelines by mail, phone, and email. Their editorial calendar appears on their website.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Articles on boating life, cruising stories, how-to upgrade power boats from 25' to 90', SE U.S., Bahamas, and Caribbean destinations with the recreational power boater in mind, electronic developments (navigation gear, charting, etc.)." Boats covered include sportfishermen, center consoles, motoryachts. Saltwater ONLY. Pays up to $500 for articles of 800-1200 words with usable art. Query with cover letter and clips by mail or email.
PHOTOS/ART: Color slides or prints, high-res digital preferred.
HINTS: "Look at the website or an actual issue to see what we cover. We are NOT a sailing magazine, nor do we ever cover anything north of Maryland or west of Texas."
Specialty Travel
Specialty Travel is the No. 1 magazine and Web site about worldwide adventure travel. Articles focus on outdoor adventures offered through tour operators, from fishing in Newfoundland, to cattle drives in Australia, to whitewater rafting in Colorado. Magazine readership includes both consumers and travel-trade professionals (travel agents, etc). The magazine is semi-annual, published in January (spring/summer issue) and August (fall/winter issue). Articles run 1,250 to 1,500 words; payment is $300 for one-time and second rights. Please e-mail queries to Risa Weinreb Wyatt: rwyatt@specialtytravel.com; visit Specialty Travel’s Web site at www.specialtytravel.com to see examples of articles in the magazine.
Xtreme JAKES Magazine
Xtreme JAKES Magazine is the National Wild Turkey Federation’s publication for its teen members aged 13-17. This magazine’s focus is to attract young readers to outdoor pursuits and help them better understand their role in natural resource conservation. Article ideas must be outdoors related with an emphasis on education and entertainment. Submissions may include topics on traditional outdoor pursuits, including hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, etc., as well as popular extreme sports such as snowboarding, rock climbing, etc. Payment is as follows: stories, negotiable from $100 for 800-1,200 words; inside photos, $75-$200; and $400 for cover photos for first North American serial rights and, in some cases, all electronic rights. Send queries to Matt Lindler, P.O. Box 530, Edgefield, SC 29824, 803-637-3106, mlindler@nwtf.net. For more information visit www.nwtf.org/tv_magazines/Writers_Guidelines.html.
OUT-OF-STATE PUBLICATIONS
Pacific Coast Sportfishing
Pacific Coast Sportfishing is a full-color monthly magazine covering Pacific saltwater angling from the Aleutians to Panama. Sought are mini-features (500 to 1,900 words, $225), features (1,900 to 2,500 words, $325) and departments (900 to 1,500 words, $125) about fishing America’s west coast, including Mexico, the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, Alaska, South America and Hawaii. Topics include both offshore and inshore fishing techniques and destinations, private boating information, political advocacy and more. Most are how-to and destination pieces, with human-interest, fisheries-management and boating-related stories and photos of Pacific fish and fishing also included. Contact David Kodama, Pacific Coast Sportfishing, 881 Dover Dr., Ste. 100, Newport Beach, CA 92663, davidk@pcsportfishing.com.
xplor Magazine
xplor focuses on venues, people, and activities offered in Chattanooga, Tenn., and its surrounding cities. xplor’s tag line is “Come Out and Play,” and stories must capture a place’s essence, inspiring readers to follow your example. Open topic articles are unlimited in length. Departments (400 to 2,500 words) include sidebars. True North Publishing purchases first North American rights with payment negotiated on a per-submission basis. Mail submissions, including a short bio, photography and SASE, to xplor magazine, 735 Broad St., Ste. 708, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Complete guidelines are available at www.xplormag.com. For more information, contact Sheryl Montle at sheryl@truenorthcustom.com.
Dear fellow FOWA member:
FAM TRIPS
Georgia Turner Group is heading outdoors this fall for a media tour to the Oak Ridge/Anderson County, Tennessee, area October 12-16, 2005.
Although the itinerary is not yet complete, a sampling of some of the options you can participate in can be found below. We can arrange fishing, ATV rides, birding - a tour customized just for your needs and your readers' interests! In addition, you'll discover other interesting attractions such as the "Secret City" of Oak Ridge and the Museum of Appalachia.
If the tour of this area is something you would be interested in, can you visit our web site at www.georgiaturnergroup.com, click on MEDIA TOURS and fill out the Reservation Form.
Many thanks!!!
Georgia Turner, Georgia Turner Group
Museum of Appalachia-Discover John Rice Irwin's 65-acre Appalachian history complex. This open air museum is called "the most authentic and complete replica of pioneer Appalachian life in the world." The museum contains over 250,000 pioneer relics including 30 log structures including a chapel, schoolhouse, cabins and barns.
American Museum of Science and Energy-Discover how 75,000 people kept a secret in Oak Ridge during World War II. Learn about the Oak Ridge's leading-edge technology that continues to earn the U.S. the title "Super Power." From a "Hair Raising" experience to the "Atom Smasher" live demonstrations, audiovisuals, machines, and devices will keep you entertained and educated.
Secret City Excursion Train-Ride the Atomic Train on a 12-mile tour through the once secret K-25 Manhattan Project site and enjoy the scenic beauty and fall foliage of the Blair Community.
Norris Lake-Recreation awaits you at Norris Lake, where the mountains meet the water. This beautiful lake extends 56 miles up the Powell River and 72 miles up the Clinch River and is surrounded by the majestic mountains of East Tennessee. With 34,000 acres and 800 miles of shoreline, there always seems to be a secluded cove waiting. So whether you are fishing, camping, boating, or simply enjoying the picturesque shoreline, you are sure to be satisfied with the Lake and the many marinas, restaurants, cabins, motels, houseboats and campgrounds.
Norris Dam-Norris Dam was the first dam built by the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1936 for flood control and to bring efficient electrical power to East Tennessee. Norris Dam is 265 feet high and stretched 1,860 feet across the Clinch River. Visitors can enjoy the views of the mountains and valley surrounding the dam at the overlooks and informational centers.
Clinch River-Many experienced anglers who have fished the premier trout waters of the United States consider the Clinch River to be one of the finest trout fisheries in the country. The clear, shallow, slow-moving Clinch demands a stealthy approach, delicate presentation, small flies, and drag-free drifts. It is very much like fishing a spring creek, but this “spring creek” is over 75-yards wide! To consistently catch its wild, wary rainbow and brown trout requires concentration, careful execution, and patience. The Clinch tail water is 13 miles in length and flows from Norris Dam to the Eagle Bend Hatchery, a 100 acre complex operated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency.
Norris Dam State Park and the Lenoir Museum Historical Complex -Situated in the ridge and valley region of east Tennessee, the park occupies more than 4,000 acres on the shores of Norris Lake and surrounds Norris Dam. Caves, scenic valleys, sparkling streams and a virgin forest are among the natural wonders of the Park. The Park has cabins, a visitor center, campgrounds, meeting rooms, a recreation center including a pool, playgrounds, a marina, and the Lenoir Museum Historical Complex which is the home of the 18th Century Rice Grist Mill.
Norris Watershed Hiking and Riding Trails-Experience spectacular views of Norris Lake and its surrounding hills and valleys as you hike, bike ride or horseback over 20 miles of woodland trails that meander through the watershed and the adjacent Norris Dam State Park
Haw Ridge Park-This 780-acre Park lies on the shore of Melton Hill and is the perfect place for hikers, trail runners, canoers mountain bikers, nordic skiers, and horseback riders. The park offers 25 miles of trails and 5 miles of shore line.
University of Tennessee Arboretum-The arboretum offers more than 250 acres featuring 800 species of trees, shrubs and flowering plants threaded by four nature trails.
Birdwatching Trails-With its varied landscape and mature, protected ecosystem, Oak Ridge is a bird lovers paradise. More than 200 species reside here throughout the year. The self-guided brochure features five primary locations open to the public year-round.
Windrock Mountain/Coal Creek OHV Area-72,000 acres of off-road fun for the entire family with many picturesque views of the East Tennessee’s mountains and valleys. Explore over 250 miles of trails for riding ATV’s, motor cycles, mountain bikes, horses in addition to four wheeling in jeeps and rail buggies and hiking. Windrock is the perfect place to see TVA’s 262 foot windmill farm. Maps, guides and ATV rentals available.
Melton Hill Lake-Nationally known as one of the best 2,000 meter rowing courses in the U.S. Every March - April, thousands of rowers join us for Spring Training. The Oak Ridge Rowing Association also hosts a number of regatta's including SIRA, Lexus Mid-Central and the Scholastics. Oak Ridge is one of only three cities to host the US Rowing National Championships in the last 15 years.
Tennessee Centennial Golf Course/South Hills Golf Course-Oak Ridge’s Golf Courses offer a variety of courses for players of all levels from a course designed by Billy Casper to inexpensive play for those who are learning to play the game.
One Life Outfitters-If you want to learn to rappel, One Life Outfitters can show you how on their 35foot wall. They also offer other adventures including camping, hiking and kayaking. Contact for a class schedule.
River Ridge Farms-Located on the banks of the Clinch River below Norris Dam, River Ridge Farm offers exceptional views of the Clinch River Valley and the Cumberland Mountains. You can enjoy a variety of experiences, which include fishing, picnics, fall color tours, spring flower tours, draft horse pulled wagon rides all among a farm setting.
Georgia Turner, Georgia Turner Group, PMB 341, 226 N. Nova Rd. Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Phone: 386-673-7594 Fax: 386-673-7564 Toll-free: 1-800-884-2526
Email: gaturner@bellsouth.net Website: www.georgiaturnergroup.com
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