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OWAA response to Huffington Post letter
The Huffington Post recently published a letter advocating “simple, responsible reforms” in firearms policy that was authored by Dan Ashe and signed by 11 others.
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National Forest Foundation launches ambitious effort to plant 50 million trees
On Earth Day, April 22nd, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) launched an ambitious campaign to plant 50 million trees on America’s National Forests. The NFF initiated this effort to address the increasing reforestation needs on our National Forests.
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Remembering Circle of Chiefs recipient Robert (Bob) Lindholm
OWAA’s Circle of Chiefs lost a member April 16, 2018, with the death of Robert (Bob) Lindholm, 82, of Lindsborg Kansas.
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OWAA past president Sheila Link died March 30, 2018
Sheila Link, OWAA’s first woman president, died March 30, just a few months short of her 95th birthday.
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Paddling for a profit: How to turn one trip into multiple stories
It’s that time of year. If you haven’t already committed to attending OWAA’s annual conference, you are probably weighing the pros and expenses.
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A new point of view: GoPro cameras can capture new angles and stories
I am a three-eyed monster. But, somehow, people don’t flinch when I come close. That little box strapped to my forehead with the shiny round eye — the GoPro camera — doesn’t seem odd to them.
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A special gathering in Fort Wayne awaits
The best proofreader I ever had was my mom. Unfortunately for me, my mistakes weren’t noticed until she read them in the morning newspaper. Dad thought they should hire her.
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New freelance resources
Freelancing is hard. There isn’t a week that goes by that at some point I don’t question the career choice.
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Innovative design meets European quality
The fact that we live in a time of enormous political and economic upheaval doesn’t alter the fact that now, more than ever, people are seeking ways to relieve stress and stay healthy in body, mind and spirit – and for OWAA members, the outdoors continues to be the answer.
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Mirage Compass points in new direction
As Americans have grown physically larger and demanded more toys, kayak dimensions have generally expanded to match their appetites.
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Welcome to OWAA
Nicole Atkins is an accomplished outdoor educator with more than 25 years of experience in the outdoors. After leaving a career in academia, she turned her attention to freelance writing and photography. She has a blog dedicated to raising awareness of conservation and the outdoors. She’s a regular contributor with several outdoor sites and a…
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A new attitude toward managing fish
“Donald J. Trump believes there needs to be a Roosevelt Reboot … President Trump will instruct USFWS policy to use good science … Our Public Lands and water … will always remain public and open.” The above is from the still active website http://www.sportsmenfortrump.com.