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November 2, 2006
Greetings fellow members!
Have you discovered Blogging?
FOWA has a new blog at http://fowa.blogspot.com. This is a site where members can post messages, events, and any other newsworthy information. Corporate members can notify the membership of new products, CVBs can highlight events in their areas and members can notify the membership of their articles in publications or their new books. Since we are a group of communicators, everyone should participate in this new method of communication. If you would like to post a message to the blog, please contact me at marketedge@fowa.org to be added to the post list. Comments can be easily left right away by clicking on the green Comment hyperlink (after each message posted). This site is not meant to be a billboard, just a notification site. Therefore, please limit any posts to 100 words or less. Posts can have a hyperlink to longer articles or press releases, short video clips and photos. One member has already linked his web site to the blog. Visit the blog to find out who!
Some of our members also have blogs. My personal blog is at www.kellybraden.blogspot.com. To start your own free personal blog in three easy steps and to display articles and photos, go to https://.beta.blogger.com/start.
FOWA Secretary Sandy Friend wrote:
I used Wordpress software and installed it under my own domain.
My personal (author's) blog: www.sandrafriend.com
My Florida Hikes blog: www.flhikes.com/blog
At the Florida Trail Association, we have a handful of blogs to keep the public informed.
Media Room: http://media.floridatrail.org
News Briefs: http://news.floridatrail.org
Trail Maintenance: http://trail.floridatrail.org
Trail Crews: http://crews.floridatrail.org
Also, many of our local chapters are now using blogs as their primary website. Good examples are:
http://amblers.floridatrail.org
Sandy was aslo recently promoted to Communications Director of the Florida Trail Association. In this role, she'll continue to oversee all publications, website, and media relations, with more opportunities for support from part-time staff and interns. Sandy was also recently tapped by Visit Florida to chair the Education Task Force for New Product Development; she is also presently the chair of the Nature-based Tourism Committee.
Kelly Braden
marketedge@fowa.org
Conference Feedback Helpful
Big thanks to all those who attended the conference at Hawk's Cay and sent back the email questionnaire on their experiences, using a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the highest). The feedback was very useful.
Of course opinions ranged greatly on all topics. For example, some gave the Stu Apte Roast a 10 and others a 1; most rated the speakers highly but a few lowly. Location was the most important aspect of why someone decides to attend a conference, followed by time of year. Interestingly, almost all respondents said that the Wed. through Sun. itinerary would be preferred over Sun. through Wed., and most felt the 3 1/2 days were about right. Everyone felt the registration fee was fair for what was received.
For those who did not attend the conference, I'd be most interested in learning why. Feel free to reply with any comments you'd like to make. Your response will be kept confidential as it's strictly for my use in trying to provide the best conference experiences possible.
Doug Kelly
Executive Director
From Mike Walker, Bill Aucoin and Bob Epstein:
(Reprinted from the Miami Herald)
OUTDOORS | JIM HARDIE 1931-2006
Longtime outdoor writer found dead
Jim Hardie, an outdoors writer at The Miami Herald since 1968, was discovered dead in his home Monday.
BY SUSAN COCKING
scocking@MiamiHerald.com
HARDIE
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For nearly 50 years, Jim Hardie got paid to do what he loved most: go fishing.
When ill health in recent years kept him off the water, the retired Miami Herald outdoors writer still kept in touch with local captains, reported on their catches and ran the popular World Cup -- a one-day, worldwide blue marlin tournament.
Hardie was found dead in his Miami home Monday, apparently of natural causes, according to Miami-Dade police. He was 75.
James John Hardie III grew up on a farm in Winston-Salem, N.C., where he developed a lifelong love of hunting, fishing and the outdoors. While a student at University of North Carolina, he wrote freelance outdoors articles, and later was hired as sports editor of The Wilmington (N.C.) Star-News.
He became the fishing writer for The Miami News in 1961, and moved over to the rival Miami Herald seven years later, where he stayed full-time until his retirement in 1988. Until his death, Hardie continued to write the Fishing Forecast that appears Thursdays on the Herald's outdoors page. He also helped with the newspaper's fishing tournament coverage and freelanced for magazines and other newspapers.
As an outdoors writer during the 1960s and '70s, Hardie met and reported on numerous fishing pioneers whose innovations still impact the sport today. Among them: Tommy Gifford, who pioneered the fishing kite and fighting chair; Bob Lewis, who expanded and popularized fishing kites; Bill Hatch, who developed outriggers with clothes-pin releases; and Mike Lerner, founder of the International Game Fish Association.
Hardie wasn't afraid to take on the former Game and Freshwater Fish Commission or the Marine Fisheries Commission about rules and decisions with which he disagreed. He supported fishing bag limits in Everglades National Park, boosted the experimental fish hatchery at the University of Miami, and reported on the plight of deer that were drowning from high water in the Everglades.
In 1984, he won the Metropolitan South Florida Fishing Tournament's most prestigious award -- the Henry Hyman trophy for contributions to South Florida sportfishing. Earlier this year, he was inducted into the Big Game Room Hall of Fame at the Miami International Boat Show.
By his own account, Hardie's best memories involved fishing -- a 690-pound giant bluefin tuna caught at Canada's Prince Edward Island in 1970 and three blue marlin caught in a single afternoon in Key West. He and Coral Gables mayor Bob Knight and photographer Joe Rimkus Sr. once caught 47 snook on bucktails in the Shark River near Flamingo.
Hardie's friends remember him for his easygoing manner, chronic lateness and freakish animal encounters.
Al Pflueger told of the time more than 30 years ago that Hardie attended a circus -- Pflueger couldn't remember where -- and had trouble finding a parking spot for his Volkswagen.
''He finally parked outside a tent, but it turned out he had parked where they tied up the elephants,'' Pflueger said. ``The elephants got so mad at his Volkswagen, they stomped it flat as a pancake.''
Fortunately, Hardie was not in the car.
Once at Flamingo, Hardie fished with Miami oral surgeon Lloyd Wruble and the late Florida City mayor Herman Lucerne, who kept insisting that red drum would feed on snakes.
''He didn't believe us; he was giving us [guff] about it,'' Wruble said.
``Then we caught a redfish and took it to the cleaning stand, and I opened up the belly and it had a 24-inch water moccasin in it.''
Flamingo was also the scene of a near-disaster at sea: Hardie and Rimkus Sr. were trying out an experimental boat when it capsized in a storm. They floated in the water for nearly an hour before being rescued.
Veteran Miami flats guide Bill Curtis, 81, claims credit for Hardie's first bonefish and tarpon caught on fly rod in Biscayne Bay.
''We used to have so many bonefish in Biscayne Bay -- that was 30 years ago,'' Curtis said. ``He used to come over to my house on Key Biscayne, and I taught him how to tie flies. Jim and I have always been real good friends.''
Hardie is survived by daughters Amy Neu of St. Louis, Mo., Lisa Joyner of Linden, Tenn., 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Miami Herald staff writer Evan S. Benn contributed to this report.
CURRENT MARKETS
Boy’s Life
Publishes: Articles; Features; Fiction; Nonfiction;
Areas include: Adventure; Entertainment; Health; Historical; How-to; Humour; Lifestyle; Music; Mystery; Nature; Science; Sci-Fi; Short Stories; Sport; Technology;
Markets: Children's; Youth
Submissions policy: This magazine accepts unsolicited MSS in some areas, but not all.
Length limits: Fiction: 1,500 words; Articles: 750 words; Features: 1,500 words
Year Founded: 1911
Frequency: Monthly
Approximate circulation: 1,300,000
Author payment: Features: $400-$1,500; articles: $100-$400; short stories: minimum $750.
For fiction, send query or complete MS with cover letter and SASE. For nonfiction, send query with SASE only. Unsolicited nonfictionMSS returned unread. Fiction should be aimed at boys aged 12 (though occasionally publishes stories aged specifically 6-10, or 11-18), and should feature a boy (or boys).
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Catfish Now
American Catfish Anglers Tournament Series’ Catfish Now magazine seeks catfish-related stories from across the country. To view the January issue, visit www.catfishangler.com. 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@catfishangler.com.
Dove Hunter
Dove Hunter magazine is the official magazine of the Dove Sportsman’s Society. This nonprofit organization is currently seeking manuscripts, artwork and photographs that appeal to its special-interest readership of dove and upland game bird aficionados, hunters, professional wildlife managers and art collectors. Pay scale varies according to length, subject matter and submitted photos. First North American or applicable second rights are purchased. Complete guidelines are atwww.qu.org/main/magazine/magazine_guidelines.cfm. Contact the magazine department at editor, Dove Hunter magazine, P.O. Box 610, Edgefield, SC 29824-0610 or e-mail djtilton@qu.org.
Ft. Lauderdale Boating Stories
Waterfront News seeks travel pieces, with photos, for recreational boaters. The magazine specializes in south Florida and the greaterFt. Lauderdale waterfront community. Articles should be 500-1,000 words. Photos should be sent as JPGs or TIFs. Payment includes purchase of first and second serial rights (or simultaneous rights). Submit seasonal materials three months in advance. Editorial guidelines are at www.waterfrontnews.com. Query Jennifer Heit at editor@waterfrontnews.com.
Fur-Fish-Game Wants How-to Stories
Fur-Fish-Game seeks specific how-to hunting and fishing stories that go beyond the basics and are backed up by an account of the writer experiencing some success using the technique. Unusual technique is appreciated! Top pay for a standard how-to feature is $250; pay is higher for something of special interest. Purchased are first North American serial rights. No phone calls, please. Contact Editor Mitch Cox, Fur-Fish-Game, 2878 E. Main St., Columbus, OH 43209; e-mail ffgcox@ameritech.net.
Guidebook Authors Wanted
FalconGuides, an imprint of The Globe Pequot Press, is looking for authors to complete several series of outdoor guidebooks. Current needs include regional, where-to books on paddling, birding, road biking, mountain biking, hiking and fishing, as well as a series of outdoor-related travel guides to natural destinations. In most cases, these books are written on a royalty contract. To check on the status of each series, go to www.globepequot.com. If you’re interested in proposing a book for a region that does not already have one in print, contact Bill Schneider, FalconGuide acquisition editor, at waschneider@qwest.net or P.O. Box 504, Helena, MT 59624. One-page queries (e-mail or snail mail) are preferred, but you also can call 406-431-4594 to discuss your ideas.
Living Bird
Living Bird magazine is published quarterly by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, a nonprofit organization devoted to informing and exciting the public about birds. The magazine, distributed both in the United States and abroad, seeks well-written, accurate articles on any subject related to birds – physiology, behavior, habitat, conservation and scientific research. Writers may request complete guidelines by e-mailing livingbird@cornell.edu. Pay is $350 upon publication for a feature-length article (about 2,000 words) for first North American rights. Living Bird magazine welcomes high-quality, original color transparencies in 35 mm, 70-mm dupes or high-resolution digital format; images must be properly exposed, sharp and attractively composed. The editor always needs stunning photographs to use on covers. Pay rates follow: 1/4 page, $75; 1/2 page, $100; full page, $160; front cover, $200 and back cover, $175. Guidelines are available via livingbird@cornell.edu. Submit photographs – certified mail with return-receipt and SASE for return in same manner – Query (with photos if available) Tim Gallagher, editor in chief, Living Bird, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850.
Marlin Magazine
Marlin Magazine, a resource for fishing boat and fishing equipment reviews, techniques and fishing vacations, seeks photographs for covers and inside use. Jumping billfish (including sailfish, all marlin species, spearfish and swordfish) take top billing, with release shots and boat-to-boat shots taking a close second. The editors also seek action shots of tuna, wahoo and mahi-mahi. Marlin Magazine does not publish photos of dead, hanging fish. Transparencies and high-resolution (RAW) format digital shots are accepted. Cover photos pay $1,000, and inside usage pays up to $300. The editors will consider feature queries focusing on big-game saltwater fishing – destinations, boating, how-to, tips and techniques. One-time rights for photos are purchased. Contact Managing Editor Charlie Levine at charlie.levine@worldpub.net or 407-571-4582.
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 e-mails and sent to whitetail@primedia.com (300 dpi or higher in JPG, EPS or TIF formats). Submit by regular mail to North American Whitetail, 2250 New-market Pkwy., Ste. 110, Marietta, GA 30067. For editorial guidelines, mail requests and a letter-sized SASE to the same address.
‘Snowbird’ Travel Articles Sought
The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), a motor home owners association, publishes Family Motor Coaching magazine for association members and people with an interest in motor homes. The magazine specifically needs articles about “snowbird” travel destinations – places readers will want to visit in the wintertime. Articles should be accompanied by a selection of images and geared toward the motor home traveler. Prior to querying, read writers’ guidelines, available via e-mail from magazine@fmca.com or by contacting editorial assistant, Family Motor Coaching, 8291 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244. Family Motor Coaching buys first North American rights and electronic rights. Visit www.fmca.com for more information about FMCA.
JOBS
Video Producer/Editor/Photojournalist
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) seeks two qualified candidates to shoot, produce and edit its nationally aired TV shows “Get in the Game” and “Turkey Country.” Strong shooting and editing skills are a must. Candidates should have three to five years’ production experience and be knowledgeable about hunting and land management. Reloction to the Edgefield, S.C., area is required. Send DVD, resume and cover letter with salary expectations to human resources, NWTF, P.O. Box 530, Edgefield, SC 29824, 803-637-9170 (fax).
MEMBER NEWS
From Sandy Friend:
Active Sandra Friend was recently promoted to Communications Director of the Florida Trail Association. In this role, she'll continue to oversee all publications, website, and media relations, with more opportunities for support from part-time staff and interns. Sandra was also recently tapped by Visit Florida to chair the Education Task Force for New Product Development; she is also presently the chair of the Nature-based Tourism Committee.
From Phil Chapman:
Effective November 1, 2006 my email address will be tarponfeathers@msn.com
Thanks,
Phil Chapman
863-646-9445
The following conttact info will be history:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
3900 Drane Field Road
Lakeland, FL 33811
863-647-4000 Ext. 1155
phil.chapman@myfwc.com
FYI
From Mike Walker:
To All Media: New OWAA Reference Manual Available
MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA), The Voice of the Outdoors, has completed the revision of its Outdoor Reference Manual. The publication is now available for purchase.
The new manual is intended to supplement the Associated Press Stylebook and Webster’s New World Dictionary, filling in gaps in outdoor-related terminology not found in either of these publications.
“This book will help even the most knowledgeable outdoor expert because it spans so many areas of outdoor endeavor,” said OWAA President Jim Low. “Whether you need to know the plural of ‘crappie’; the proper style for ‘.30-06’; if ‘alewives’ are adfluvial, amphidromous or anadromous; what ‘cross-track error’ is when using a global positioning system; or what a sailor means when he refers to a ‘cuddy cabin,’ the OWAA Outdoor Reference Manual will come to your rescue. It is indispensable for anyone who writes about the outdoors.”
OWAA’s Outdoor Reference Manual was revised last in 1995. Thanks to the hard work of the 2005-06 Reference Manual Committee, chaired by Kay Morton Ellerhoff, revision was completed early in 2006. In June, copies of the new publication were shipped to Lake Charles, La., in time for OWAA’s 79th annual conference. Numerous conference attendees traveled home with copies of the Outdoor Reference Manual in hand. Future updates and revisions are planned every three to four years.
The Outdoor Reference Manual is available to both OWAA members and nonmembers; however, OWAA members can buy copies at a special, members-only price. Bulk orders of more than five copies are discounted. The manual can be purchased via OWAA’s Web site; visit OWAA’s online store (www.owaa.org) for complete pricing and ordering information.
Since its inception in 1927, OWAA has become the largest and oldest association of professional outdoor communicators in the United States. OWAA’s mission is to improve the professional skills of its members, set the highest ethical and communications standards, encourage public enjoyment and conservation of natural resources and mentor the next generation of professional outdoor communicators. The national headquarters is located in Missoula, Mont.
Contact: Kevin Rhoades, krhoades@owaa.org, 800-692-2477
From T.J. Stallings:
New Rules for Atlantic Highly Migratory Fish Become Final
Billfish Tournaments Limited to Using Circle Hooks
Beginning Jan. 1, 2007, billfish tournament participants in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Caribbean who use natural bait or natural bait and artificial lure combinations will be limited to using only circle hooks. This new regulation is part of a larger rule finalized this week by NOAA Fisheries Service for the conservation of Atlantic highly migratory species – billfish, tunas, swordfish and sharks.
Tournament participants who use artificial lures may continue using the traditional J-style fishing hooks since there is a high survival rate for fish that are caught and thrown back using this fishing method. Tournaments that wish to fish for blue marlin using J-hooks and natural bait may apply for an exempted fishing permit to help NOAA collect additional scientific information on the impacts of J-hooks on white marlin using different fishing methods.
Studies have shown that fish caught on circle hooks are more likely to survive being caught and released than those caught on J-hooks, because fish are less likely to swallow them and become “gut-hooked.” The circle hook requirement for tournaments could save an estimated 300 billfish from dying in catch-and-release tournaments per year. Many anglers already use circle hooks voluntarily because of the environmental benefit, and pelagic commercial longliners have been required to use them since 2004.
“We’re working to ensure that commercial and recreational fishermen in America have every opportunity to catch the U.S. share of international quotas for highly migratory species without going over our catch limits,” said Bill Hogarth, director of NOAA Fisheries Service and chairman of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. “By using circle hooks to conserve billfish, we know we’re doing what’s right for the long-term health of these species’ populations.”
NOAA Fisheries Service considered a range of seasonal and area closures that might further conserve marlin, sea turtles, and bluefin tuna and reduce bycatch in longline fisheries.
The agency ultimately finalized a closure of the Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps marine reserves in the Gulf of Mexico. The highly migratory species advisory panel will discuss the topic of fishery closures at a meeting October 3-4 in Alexandria, Va., and the agency will conduct further analyses of closures that may benefit bluefin tuna and protected species. The advisory panel also will discuss the billfish tournament circle hook requirement, exempted fishing permits, and potential management actions for Atlanticsharks after hearing results of the latest assessment. Hogarth and the International Gamefish Association will host a meeting in Floridawith Atlantic billfish tournament directors Nov. 8 to discuss the new rules, upcoming international issues, and ways in which the agency can better serve these tournaments.
The rule also requires all shark dealers to attend shark identification workshops, and all highly migratory species longline and shark gillnet vessel owners and operators to attend workshops for safe handling, release and identification of protected species. These workshops will help fishermen reduce bycatch and injury to threatened and endangered sea turtles, which sometimes become entangled or hooked in fishing gear.
Shark identification workshops for dealers will lead to more accurate reporting of shark species being harvested, which will result in better stock assessments and ultimately help fishery managers set appropriate catch limits.
Vessel owners and operators must receive a workshop certificate before their permits are renewed in 2007, and shark dealers must receive a workshop certificate before their permit is renewed in 2008.
The new regulations also require recreational fishermen to abide by federal regulations no matter where they are fishing, unless state regulations are more restrictive. This new requirement will help NOAA Fisheries Service and Coast Guard agents enforce federal fisheries laws.
As part of this new rule, NOAA Fisheries Service consolidated the two fishery management plans for Atlantic highly migratory species into one to reduce redundant reviews and comment periods. This approach to managing all the highly migratory species in one plan will allow fishery managers to better identify biological and socio-economic impacts of regulations and fishing practices that span across all the fisheries. The change also will expedite the management process and allow for participation by all sectors when a management action is under consideration that could have cross-fishery impacts.
Atlantic highly migratory species are managed by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. The commission will meet November 17-26 in Croatia to receive the latest stock assessments for blue and white marlin, bluefin tuna and swordfish.
NOAA Fisheries Service is dedicated to protecting and preserving our nation’s living marine resources and their habitat through scientific research, management and enforcement.
NOAA Fisheries Service provides effective stewardship of these resources for the benefit of the nation, supporting coastal communities that depend upon them, and helping to provide safe and healthy seafood to consumers and recreational opportunities for the American public.
In 2007 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department, celebrates 200 years of science and service to the nation. From the establishment of the Survey of the Coast in 1807 by Thomas Jefferson to the formation of the Weather Bureau and the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries in the 1870s, much of America's scientific heritage is rooted in NOAA.
NOAA is dedicated to enhancing economic security and national safety through the prediction and research of weather and climate-related events and information service delivery for transportation, and by providing environmental stewardship of our nation's coastal and marine resources. Through the emerging Global Earth Observation System of Systems
(GEOSS), NOAA is working with its federal partners, more than 60 countries and the European Commission to develop a global monitoring network that is as integrated as the planet it observes, predicts and protects.
On the Web:
Complete set of highly migratory species regulations: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms (go to “regulations”) (PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR MORE INFO.
Schedule of dealer and fishermen workshops: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/workshops
NOAA Fisheries: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov
NOAA: http://www.noaa.gov
Contact: Susan Buchanan
(301) 713-2370 Oct. 2, 2006
OurEcho.com
Hello,
Just googled your site and wanted to add another writing link. www.ourecho.com , a free forum for writers to publish their works, both fiction and non fiction, poetry, and general family memories. Would love to have you come by and take a look. We offer monthly writing contests, with awards from $100 to over $500. We are also working on several canoe/ kayak trails in Georgia and Florida. Would love to have your membership contribute.
Thank you,
Mark R. Lupo
marklupo@ourecho.com
OurEcho.com
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CORPORATE CORNER
Flying Fisherman® Adds Styles To Action Angler Series For ‘07
TAC Polarized Lenses Offer Better Optics
Islamorada, Florida Keys -- October 2006. Flying Fisherman® is pleased to introduce new styles for 2007 which feature TAC(Triacetate Cellulose) lenses, formulated for superior visual clarity. The lens material is very rigid to retain base curves and remain stable. It has superior lamination qualities, twice the scratch resistance of 1.1mm plastic, holds scratch coatings better, and withstands heat very well. TAC is also shrink resistant, holds color, absorbs less moisture which adds haze, and blocks 100% of all UV rays up to 400nm.
Our AcuTint™ Polarized Lens Color System combined with hard coated TAC premium lenses equals scratch and impact resistance, true color perception and maximum UV protection. The result is lightweight, optically correct sun lenses for excellent fishability.
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The semi-rimless look of the Fathom is designed around a super-lightweight polycarbonate frame that provides maximum wrap around coverage and has padded temple tips and non-slip nose pads. This trendy style is exceptionally lightweight at only 0.6 ozs., and lenses measure 62mm with an 8 base curve. Frame colors are Matte Black with AcuTint™ smoke lenses and Tortoise with AcuTint™ amber lenses.
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The Florida Trail Association
The Florida Trail Footprint, the only periodical targeted to Florida hikers, has expanded its reach beyond a membership benefit to Florida Trail members to a resource for outdoor recreation enthusiasts in Florida. Our award-winning magazine is about to undergo some significant changes, including full-color production and an expansion of pages for quality features and photos. Right now, we're actively soliciting 2007 advertisers who will help us underwrite the costs of production and freelance assignments. Download a flyer and ad rate card from http://www.floridatrail.org/web/content/FPad2007.pdf, view back issues at www.floridatrail.org, or contact editor Sandra Friend for details at sandrafriend@floridatrail.org.
New Wheelin’ Sportsmen Spokesman’s Amazing Story on TV
Courtesy of the National Wild Turkey Federation
Dana Bowman, a double amputee who’s made more than 1,000 parachute jumps after losing both legs, is the newest spokesman for Wheelin’ Sportsmen NWTF. His incredible story will be told on Turkey Country, a hunting series produced by the National Wild Turkey Federation. The show will run on The Outdoor Channel as part of a Veterans Day Special on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 5 and 9 p.m. (EST)
· Bowman became the first double amputee to re-enlist in the U.S. Army after losing both legs in a Golden Knights parachute team training accident.
· Wheelin’ Sportsmen NWTF provides all people with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors through local chapter events nationwide.
· To view the release in its entirety, visit www.nwtf.org/nwtf_newsroom/press_releases.php?id=12023
Contact:
Dana Bowman at (817)-597-1826, or DanaBowman@aol.com
For more information on the Wheelin’ Sportsmen program or the NWTF, contact Perrin Anderson or Jonathan Harling at (803) 637-3106, or panderson@nwtf.net or jharling@nwtf.net
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