OWAA OUTDOOR VOICES
Use Your Outdoor Voices
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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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Letters to the editor
To Mark Freeman: Thanks for leading on revising the U.S. Forest Service’s unreasonable draft commercial photography policy.
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Vital Ground Appoints Ryan Lutey as Executive Director
The Vital Ground Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Lutey, J.D., as the organization’s executive director.
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Dallas CCA names Sam Caldwell Conservation Sportsman of the Year
Dallas CCA announces the 2015 Conservation Sportsman of the Year.
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Congress Should Allow Historic Collaboration on Sage-Grouse Management to Continue
House lawmakers from the Committee on Natural Resources will meet tomorrow to discuss the states’ management role in sage-grouse conservation efforts.
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OWAA members win at NOWA
Several OWAA members took home awards at the annual Northwest Outdoor Writers Conference.
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NSSF Urges Target Shooters and Hunters to Help Prevent Wildfires
The National Shooting Sports Foundation encourages target shooters and hunters to do their part to help prevent wildfires.
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New Report Demonstrates Potential Economic Gains from Reallocations
A report released today further demonstrates the importance of reviewing how the nation’s marine fisheries are allocated between the recreational and commercial sectors.
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ICAST Week 2015 Promises More Booths, Events, and Energy!
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is pumping new energy into its longstanding ICAST trade show, promising more of everything you’ve always come for plus an expanded lineup of fun, festive, and productive events. Registration and details are available at www.ICASTfishing.org.
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Help on the Way for Elk Habitat, Research in Washington
From prescribed burning and noxious weed treatments to forest restoration, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded grants that will fund 15 conservation projects benefitting 8,760 acres of vital elk habitat in Washington.
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Free Kids Fishing Class
Free Kids Fishing Class
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INSIGHT THREE: THE INDUSTRY NEEDS A COMMON REPOSITORY OF MAP INFORMATION
This is the third of a five part series from Powderhook.
