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December 16, 2007
Greetings fellow members,
In this issue, please note the sad news of the passing of FOWA member George “Grif” Griffin. There is also an message from our exiting Executive Director and an exciting announcement of a new international sportsman’s magazine.
I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday Season!
Kelly Braden
KJBraden1@aol.com
Thanks for Your Support
It’s been a rewarding tenure as your Executive Director for these nearly six years. I leave with the highest totals of Active and Corporate members in our history, the most money we’ve ever had in our treasury by far, and a succession of successful conferences each year since I came aboard in 2002. It’s going to be a tough act to follow.
While I’m proud of those accomplishments, even more rewarding have been the many great people I’ve met through FOWA. Most of them believed in, and supported, my efforts from the first day I took the reins as E/D right up until my decision to pass the baton to someone else after the outstanding conference in Homosassa. To all of you (and you know who you are!), I offer a hearty thanks for your faith in me and a pledge that our friendship and alliance will continue.
I’m still going to be quite busy. I recently completed a one-year contract as Editor-in-Chief of Destination Fish, organizing the content for its launch and the first four issues. The response has been overwhelmingly positive and I’m quite proud of that. However, an opportunity has come along that’s truly fantastic: A new magazine called Traveling Sportsman will be a high-end, first-class publication that covers fishing, hunting and travel. We're hard at work laying the groundwork for the first issue and web site. Not only will I again develop the content as Editor-in-Chief, I'm also an owner with solid funding behind the entire effort – the opportunity I've always wanted.
Kelly Braden, former Assistant Editor at Wave magazine and Associate Editor at Destination Fish, has joined the TS team as Managing Editor. As you know, Kelly is also the 1st Vice President/President- elect of FOWA.
I've never felt this positive and excited about an opportunity, and of course I'd be delighted to share more details with you if interested. Our pay rate for manuscripts and images is among the highest in the industry, and we pay on acceptance (not after publication). TS will cover fishing, hunting and travel destinations throughout the world and U.S. Send any queries on trips you’ve taken recently or plan on taking soon, and I’ll provide our Writers’
Guidelines and pay rates. Many of the new columns and departments will also be freelance written. Until the web site is set up with Traveling Sportsman emails, you can reach me at doug7kelly@yahoo.com.
Best of holiday wishes,
Doug
OBITUARY
From Jan Allyn:
“I don't know if you heard, but FOWA member George "Grif" Griffin, author of our book Snook Kingdom and The Mostly Mullet Cookbook from Pineapple Press, died last week. About a year or so ago he was treated for lung cancer, but complications from it and other health problems ultimately caused his demise. He and his wife Joanne were founding members of the Suwannee Audubon Society and fierce environmental advocates. Below is his obituary that appeared in the Gainesville Sun.”
GRIFFIN, GEORGE (GRIF)
George "Grif" Griffin, husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, December 04, 2007, at his house in Old Town following a lengthy illness. He was 75 years old and born in Lakewood Ohio, but lived in Florida since he was one. Grif was a writer, graphic artist, and photographer. He was an active environmentalist and founded two Audubon Societies in Florida.
"Grif" was survived by his wife of 32 years, Joanne Griffin, three daughters; Laura Griffin, Holly Harden, and Mary Beth Steinke, two sons Jeff and Jamie Rittenhouse, 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haven Hospice of Tri- Counties, 311 NE 9th Street Chiefland, FL 32626, or Suwannee Audubon, P.O. Box 222, Old Town FL 32680.
The family will have a private Memorial at a later date for close friends and relatives.
Published in the Gainesville Sun from 12/8/2007 - 12/9/2007.
Jan Allyn (jan@floridabooks.com)
Great Outdoors Publishing Co.
4747 28th Street North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33714
www.floridabooks.com
(727) 525-6609
HIGHLIGHTED MARKETS
SPORT FISHING Magazine, Photo Needs
Please contact editor listed before submitting.
Note that we prefer you either send med-res jpgs for review or (especially if you have many images you want us to see) email a disk with images RAW if avail or highest res jpg and med-res jpg for review.
Also keep in mind we always want/need RAW images first/foremost. We can and will use high-rez jpgs (or other formats), however, and for shots likely to run smaller such as gear/tackle, jpgs are often just fine.
Deadline -- December 31
Electronics -- a big helm bristling with a bit array of state-of-art electronics (this could be a two-page opening spread if it rocks our world) {contact mike mazur: mike.mazur@bonniercorp.com}
Southern California bass -- i.e. kelp bass, sand bass (spotted and sand) -- underwater, fish at the surface, close-ups of fish, boat- boat shots -- especially with coastal background. {contact chris woodward: chris.woodward@bonniercorp.com}
Swordfish -- just about anything involving swords (underwater, at surface, in cockpit etc), especially if fresh -- i.e. not images that have been knocking around for years. {contact doug olander: doug.olander@bonniercorp.com}
Deadline -- January 31
Liveys! Interested in looking at a great variety of images pertaining to the use of live baits in salt water -- baitfish underwater, close-ups, on sabikis etc; rigging/rigged; baitfish in/ hanging from a game fish’s mouth; and anything else relevant. All coasts, right, left, gulf.... {mike mazur}
Tournament sailfishing -- particularly crews working and wiring plus great jump shots. {chris woodward}
Goliath grouper -- glad to look at anything having to do with the species. {doug olander}
Cobia -- generic (could-be-anywhere) shots but especially North Carolina (and northern South Carolina); could be anything but especially action (casting, gaffing, releasing) and anything that says “sight fishing” from tower-equipped small boats; close-ups of cobia caught on jig-and-plastics (but NOT on eels for this one). {contact andy hahn: andrew.hahn@bonniercorp.com}
Deadline -- Feb 29
Tilefish -- midAtlantic/NE golden tiles (also bluelines etc.), esp. big fish -- close-ups, in water, on deck, with angler etc. {mike mazur}
Yellowfin tuna -- in various configurations but best if roughly in 50-100# range. Nice to see some surface schooling, leaping, etc, esp under birds. If boat shows, should be large center console, only. {mike mazur}
Fishing instruction -- images of fishing being taught, in one context or another, on and/or off the water, whether in a formal school of some kind or in a less formal setting. {chris woodward}
CURRENT MARKETS
Bassmaster
5845 Carmichael Pkwy., Montgomery AL 36117, e-mail editorial@bassmaster.com, www.bassmaster.com. Published 10 times/year for beginning and advanced bass fishermen. Query Dave Precht, editor.
Buys 100 mss (500-2,500 words). Pays 20˘/word on acceptance for electronic rights. Byline given. Accepts e-queries. Responds in 2 months to queries. Sample copy for $2. Guidelines for #10 SASE.
Needs: Historical, how-to (patterns, lures, etc.), interview/profile (of knowledgeable people in the sport), new product (reels, rods and bass boats), travel (where to go fish for bass) and conservation related to bass fishing. No "first-person articles." Needs destination stories (how to fish a certain area) for the Northwest and Northeast.
Field & Stream
Field & Stream welcomes freelance submissions. Writers are encouraged to submit queries, although short tips or pieces that depend on writing style, such as humor or essays, often can’t be queried and may be submitted as manuscripts. Send submissions as either e-mail or hard-copy (typed and double-spaced, with a SASE). All submissions are on spec; study Field & Stream before submitting anything. Payment ranges from $100 to several thousand dollars. Field & Stream buys all rights. See complete guidelines at http://www.fieldandstream.com/.
Send materials to Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief, Field & Stream, 2 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016, or via e-mail to fsletters@bonniercorp.com.
The Fisherman
14 Ramsey Rd., Shirley NY 11967, e-mail melfish@aol.com. Weekly for fishermen with an emphasis on saltwater fishing. Query Tom Melton, managing editor.
Buys 300 mss (1,000-1,500 words). Pays 10-11˘/word on publication.
Byline given; offers variable kill fee. Accepts e-queries. Responds in 6 weeks to queries. Sample copy and guidelines free.
Needs: General interest, historical, how-to, interview/profile, personal experience, photo feature, technical and travel. Special Issues: Boat & Motor Buyer's Guide and Winter Workbench (January); Inshore Fishing (April); Saltwater Fly, Party Boat, Black Bass (May); Offshore Fishing (June); Surf Fishing (August); Striped Bass (October).
Florida Wildlife
We prefer to purchase first-time, one-time rights to manuscripts and photographs. If submissions are being considered by other publishers, please notify us of this fact. Articles, artwork and photographs may appear on the Florida Wildlife Web site.
Florida Wildlife is looking for well-written and exciting Florida fishing, hunting and nature-based recreation stories. These stories should emphasize the appreciation of the overall outdoor experience and not focus solely on the taking of game. Stories should also reflect the concern hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts have about conserving wildlife and the habitat. We are looking for:
Freshwater and saltwater fishing articles.
Hunting and hunting-related stories.
Articles about outdoor activities such as tracking, diving, boating, hiking, wildlife watching, etc.
How-to articles with tips and techniques for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts.
Game recipes - for camp sites, backyard grilling and kitchen cooking.
Florida Wildlife has a long history of showcasing outstanding and award-winning photography and artwork. In order to continue this tradition, only extremely sharp, in-focus and well lit photographs are considered for publication. We prefer high-resolution scans rather than film to avoid damage to or loss of original work. Low- resolution images enlarged via a computer program or other obviously retouched images will not be considered. We cannot accept soft focus or blurred images. Each image submitted, whether digital, transparency or glossy print, should be labeled with the photographer's name and a number. The number should correspond with a separate caption sheet. The caption sheet should describe the action, place and/or person pictured. Include the name, address, Social Security number, telephone number and e-mail address of the photographer. All images should:
Be shot in Florida or illustrate species living in Florida.
Portray hunting, fishing and all other activities conforming to
Florida's legal regulations, safety practices and to high ethical standards.
All submissions are on speculation, and payment is made upon publication. Payment varies, depending on length, complexity and quality. In general, we pay $50 for each photograph (up to $200 for a front cover) and $75-$250 for articles. Stories and photographs will not be accepted for publication if they:
Refer to alcohol or tobacco products.
Use profanity or picture profane printed products such as explicit t-shirts.
Advertise or promote a business or product.
Fail to show respect for the game being taken and/or contain overly graphic details of the harvest.
Are strictly "trophy" in content—pictures of a sportsperson with harvest or "how I got my biggest . . ."stories.
Mail address:
Editor, Florida Wildlife, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
E-mail: floridawildlife@MyFWC.com
Fax: 850-488-8974
Phone: 850-410-4944 or 1-800-416-4081
Islands
P.O. Box 4728, Santa Barbara CA 93140, e-mail editorial@islands.com, www.islands.com . Published 8 times/year covering "accessible and once- in-a-lifetime islands from many different perspectives: travel, culture and lifestyle." Query James Badham, editor.
Buys 25 mss (2,000-4,000 words). Pays 50˘-$1/word on acceptance for all rights. Byline given; 25% kill fee. Accepts queries by mail, e- mail or fax. Responds in 2 months to queries, 6 weeks to mss. Sample copy for $6. Guidelines for #10 SASE or online.
Needs: Book excerpts, essays, general interest, interview/profile, personal experience, photo feature, travel and island-related material. Does not want service stories.
What writers must know: "Each issue contains 4-5 feature articles and numerous departments. Any authors who wish to be commissioned should send a detailed proposal for an article, an estimate of costs (if
applicable) and samples of previously published work. The majority of our feature manuscripts are commissioned."
Salt Water Sportsman
263 Summer St., Boston MA 02210, e-mail editor@saltwatersportsman.com, www.saltwatersportsman.com. Monthly for serious marine sport fishermen. Query Barry Gibson, editor.
Buys 100 mss (1,200-2,000 words). Pays 25-28˘/word on acceptance for first North American serial rights. Byline given; 100% kill fee.
Accepts queries by mail, e-mail or fax. Accepts previously published submissions. Responds in 1 month to queries. Sample copy and guidelines for #10 SASE.
Needs: How-to, personal experience, technical and travel (to fishing areas).
What writers must know: "Readers want solid how-to, where-to information written in an enjoyable, easy-to-read style. Personal anecdotes help the reader identify with the writer."
JOBS
From Susan Young:
AAA Publications, Staff Writer/Editor
Successful candidate will research, organize, and write news articles, feature stories and other material for a variety of AAA publications. Other duties will include supervising all phases of production for assigned projects, editing and proofreading copy, and ensuring timely production of publications.
Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or related field; a minimum of 5 years of experience writing/editing in a corporate environment; knowledge of factual and creative writing; knowledge of all phases of publication production; ability to edit copy according to Associated Press standards; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Apply online: www.aaa.com/jobs
EVENTS
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"®
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"®, the award-winning fishing seminar series where women learn to fish by doing, has announced its 2008 schedule. In its eleventh year, the 2008 saltwater seminar series begins in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on March 28-30, followed by Stuart, FL, May 16-18. Fall dates are Islamorada, FL, Sept. 19-21 and St. Petersburg, FL, Oct. TBA. Special events are: Costa Rica/Parrot Bay Village Jan. 21-25 (male guests welcome) and Alaska/The Cove Lodge on June 8-11(women only).
Held in conjunction by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and presented by Mercury Outboards, this "No-Yelling School of Fishing" also focuses on conservation and is open to the public. The weekend program attracts 60-100 women per seminar, who have traveled from 42 states and other countries, to learn fishing.
The seminars typically begin with a Friday evening welcome reception, followed by Saturday morning classes on beginner and advanced levels covering topics of inshore, offshore, bottom and fly fishing. After lunch, the women practice hands-on fishing skills, such as spin casting, net casting, knot tying, landing and releasing, conservation techniques, boat handling, backing a truck and trailer and reeling against a swimmer in the water to build confidence for catching large fish.
On Sunday, a fishing trip is provided for the women, followed by fillet instruction. The Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling offers scholarships for the seminars, including party boat fishing.
Major partners for the series include Bass Pro Shops, Ranger, Boat/ U.S. Marine Insurance, Gulfstream Int’l Airlines, Sebago and Shimano.
Annual partners include Magic Tilt Trailers, Eagle Claw, Maxima, Minn Kota and more. The seminar series garners national attention, including a feature NBC's TODAY Show in 2007.
Calendar Info: "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"® saltwater fishing seminar for women 2008 schedule: March 28-30, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; May 16-18, Stuart, FL; Sept. 19-21, Islamorada, FL and Oct. TBA, St. Petersburg, FL. Registration of $145 ($160/Islamorada) includes welcome party, classes at beginner/advanced levels, lunch, hands-on skill stations, T-shirt and more. Fishing adventure fees range from $35 - $275.
Contact "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!", phone 954-475-9068, fax 954-474-7299, email billfishbetty@hotmail.com, website . Held in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and presented by Mercury Outboards.
From Susan Young:
11th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival
January 23 - 28, 2008
Brevard Community College, Titusville Campus
1311 North U.S. Highway 1, Titusville
Third largest birding festival in the US! Incredible field trips including kayaking, national authors/speakers and booths
For more information, visit www.nbbd.com/fly.
FOWA CLIPS
As a group, FOWA is trying to improve communication with local TDC’s and VCB’s with the many published articles, clips, tapes and broadcast work which are produced by you, the FOWA members.
Please forward any material which you have produced and published, concerning the state of Florida, but especially on the locations of our own corporate tourism members. We hope to compile and archive these published works for future reference. We will also be sending these works to the corporate members who specialize in the tourist industry.
Please email Karen Smith at camdesign@cfl.rr.com; or mail to PO Box 373257, Satellite Beach, FL 32937.
Karen Smith
FOWA Clips Librarian
Coastal Angler Magazine, LLC
321-777-2773
Toll Free: 888-800-9794
camdesign@cfl.rr.com
Below is a list of Florida Counties which cover our own Tourism Members:
Bay - Callaway, Laguna Beach, Panama City, Panama City Beach Brevard - Cape Canaveral (Port Canaveral), Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Merritt Island, Titusville Charlotte - Cleveland, Grove City, Placida, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Solana.
Citrus - Citrus Springs, Crystal River, Floral City, Hernando, Homosassa, Inverness Hernando - Brooksville, Herrnando Beach, Masaryktown, Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee Highlands - Avon Park, Lake Placid, Leisure Lakes, Lorida, Sebring, Venus Lee - Boca Grande, Bonita Springs, Captiva, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Sanibel Monroe - Big Pine, Islamorada, Key Largo, Key West, Marathon Osceola - Celebration, Kissimmee, Poinciana, St. Cloud Orange - Apopka, Lake Buena Vista, Maitland, Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Park, Zellwood Putnam - Crescent City, Lake Como, Melrose, Palatka, Welaka
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