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  • Flying photography: Great shots require more than a wing and a prayer

    Flying photography: Great shots require more than a wing and a prayer

    Imagine trying to shoot a duck flying at 50 mph — with a rifle, not a shotgun and a scope that must be focused before you pull the trigger.


  • Start being dramatic: Craft compelling tales in everyday stories

    Start being dramatic: Craft compelling tales in everyday stories

    Did you see the movie about the guy going to work?


  • Art vs. Air: Knowing the difference and striking a balance

    Art vs. Air: Knowing the difference and striking a balance

    I made air for 10 years. I’ve made art for nine. Let me explain.


  • Andrews and Baurick awarded Madson fellowship

    Andrews and Baurick awarded Madson fellowship

    Outdoor Writers Association of America is pleased to announce Candice Gaukel Andrews and Tristan Baurick as recipients of the 2015 OWAA ohn Madson Fellowship.


  • 88 years of OWAA

    88 years of OWAA

    OWAA turned 88 on April 9 and in celebration I took some time to reflect on the organization’s origins, what it looks like today and where it’s headed.


  • OWAA elects three new board members

    OWAA elects three new board members

    In the May 2015 elections, OWAA members elected three members to the board of directors: Tom Keer (Massachusetts), Vicki Mountz (Ohio) and Paul Vang (Montana).


  • OWAA opposes measures in Sportsmen bill

    OWAA opposes measures in Sportsmen bill

    When I pay my $150 active dues annually to the Outdoor Writers Association of America, I know I always get my money’s worth.


  • Camp Chef cooks up real meals while camping

    Camp Chef cooks up real meals while camping

    There is nothing worse than coming into camp after a long day of hunting or fishing when you’re tired, hungry and just want a hearty meal only to realize the only edible food is ramen noodles or stale granola bars.


  • Hobie’s newest boats offer more adventure

    Hobie’s newest boats offer more adventure

    Since 1950, Hobie Cat Company has been in the business of shaping a unique lifestyle based around fun, water and innovative quality products.


  • Get your kids outdoors with Piggyback Rider

    Get your kids outdoors with Piggyback Rider

    Today, more than ever before, keeping an eye on our children is vital in so many ways.


  • Welcome New Members

    Welcome New Members

    [level-non-member] Members, remember to log in to view this post. [/level-non-member] [level-membersupporter] New Members   Lefty Ray Chapa is a San Antonio-based, award-winning, professional photographer and writer specializing in outdoor subjects like fly-fishing, kayak fishing and waterfowling. He is also a lecturer on Texas fly-fishing opportunities and can be found giving slideshows and seminars across the country.…


  • You asked, we listened: 2014 member benefit survey results

    You asked, we listened: 2014 member benefit survey results

    Last fall, OWAA distributed a new 23-question member benefit survey to all its members in an effort to collect feedback on topics like how member benefits are used, challenges faced in the outdoor communication industry and our annual conference.


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