Current Members
NOTE: this page is under construction. OWAC's approximately 170 Regular and Active-retired members will be listed below as soon as all relevant profile information can be gathered. If you're a member and haven't yet done so, please fill out the 2012 Member Directory Questionnaire.
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- Bill Adelman
- Bruce Ajari
- Capt. David Bacon
- Carina Bassin
- Bill Bayles
- John Beath
- Bill Becher
- Bill Beebe
- Wynne Benti
- Adam Blauert
- Bill Boyce
- Steve Bumgardner
- John Burk
- Allen Bushnell
- Guy Carl
- Steve Carson
- Sue Cawdrey
- Chris Collard
- Michael Condon
- David Congalton
- Hunt Conrad
- Rick Copeland
- Stacy Corless
- Ernie Cowan
- Betsy Crowfoot
- Vincent Crudele
- Robert Davis
- Rick Dickson
- Bill Dillinger
- Carrie Duncan
- Ron Erskine
- Michael Farrior
- Michael Faw
- Meade Fischer
- Richard Fletcher
- Marc Freeman
- Lynne Friedmann
- Janet Fullwod
- Bob Gaines
- Frank Galusha
- Mike Gardner
- Tim Goode
- Gary Graham
- Yvonne Graham
- Bart Hall
- Craig Hanson
- Gary Heffley
- John Heil
- Joe"Sep" Hendrickson
- Marilyn Hendrickson
- John Henigin
- Curtis Hermann
- Charles Hernandez
- Holly Heyser
- John Higley
- Eric Hiss
- Jack Holder
- Richard Holland
- Ali Hussainy
- Grady Istre
- JR Johnson
- Fred Jones
- Gloria Jones
- Bill Karr
- Lara Kirkner-Kaylor
- Gary Kramer
- Ron LaForce
- Keith Lair
- Paul Landier
- Robert Lane
- Laure Latham
- Patricia Lawrence
- Geroge "Stu" Lawson
- Tom Leech
- Bill Lentz
- Aaron Lesieur
- Charle Levine
- Andy Lightbody
- Diana Lindsay
- Lowell Lindsay
- David Lite
- John Loo
- Jeff Lund
- Carol Martens
- Tom Martens
- Rick Martin
- Kathy Mattoon
- Ken Mayer
- Jeanine Mays
- Bill Mays
- Pat McDonell
- Mike McKenna
- Bennett Mintz
- Kathie Morgan
- Mike Moropoulos
- Harry Morse
- James Nelson
- Dana Nichols
- Greg Niemann
- Jim Niemiec
- David Page
- Tony Pena
- Chuck Peradotto
- Shirley Powell
- Monica Prelle
- Tom Raftica n
- Pat Rains
- Osceola Refetoff
- Mike "Griz" Ritz
- Jonathan Roldan| Rick Rosner
- Col. John Roush
- Kirk Russell
- Bill Ryan
- Ray Rychnovsky
- Brain Sak
- Bill Schaefer
- Peter Schroeder
- Liz Schwall
- Peter Scott
- Robert Semerau
- Paul Sharman
- Bob Simms
- Jack Spencer
- Jerry Springer
- Barbara Steinburg
- Mike Stevens
- Tom Stienstra
- Debbie Stock
- Robert Stone
- Kim Stuart
- Bill Sunderland
- Sharon Sutliff
- Dan Suzio
- Karen Talbot
- Ret Talbot
- Don Vachini
- Stan Vanderburg
- Leo Vrana
- James Waddell
- Risa Wyatt
- Kathy Wheeler
- Thomas Wilmer
- Janet Wilson
- Carrie Wilson
- Ronald Wilson
- Stuart Wilson
- Bob Woodard
- Connie Young
- Patrick Young
- Ed Zieralski
- Judy Zimmerman
Wynne Benti
Writer, artist, publisher, gallery owner, web designer, production artist, advertising art director, scout, photographer, speaker
Subjects: Outdoors, long-distance dualsport motorcycle camping, hiking
Credits: Spotted Dog Press, BMW On Magazine, RoadRunner Magazine
Book(s): Climbing Mt. Whitney: Peter Croft
Home base: Bishop
spotteddogpress.com, coonsgallery.com, wynnebenti.com
Email
Michael Condon
Staff writer (Feather Publishing), freelance writer
Subjects: Fishing, Hunting, wildland management issues
Credits:
Home base: Quincy, CA
Email
Jeff Lund
Freelance Writer
Subjects: Fly-fishing, hiking, camping, travel
Credits: Manteca Bulletin - weekly column, Norcalfishingnews.com, Fish Alaska Magazine
Home base: Manteca
Email
Bob Semerau
Home base: Oxnard
Email
Barbara Steinberg
Freelance Writer
Subjects: California destinations - back roads, gardens, food, art, outdoor recreation
Credits: Southwest Spirit Magazine, Style Magazine, California Meeting & Events, Mammoth Times, Sierra Heritage, Sacramento News & Review, SeeCalifornia.com, Examiner.com
Home base: Sacramento
CaliforniaTravelinsider.com
Email
Sharon Sutliff
Titles: Freelance journalist and photographer
Subjects: Bicycling (road), hiking, adventure travel, general travel
Credits: San Luis Obispo Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle
Home base: San Luis Obispo
Email: sasutliff@aol.com
Don Vachini
Freelance writer/photographer; Past OWAC President
Subjects: Freshwater fishing, backpacking/fishing, backcountry photography
Credits: Game & Fish Publications, Northwest Fly Fishing, Southwest Fly Fishing, California Flyfishing
Book(s): A Journey Through John Muir Country (Amazon)
Other: Several OWAC photo awards; numerous freshwater fishing world records
Home base: Petaluma
Email
Bill Adelman
Columnist, feature writer
Subjects: Fishing, hunting and outdoor activities
Credits: The Fish Sniffer, The Hunting Journal, Western Outdoor News, BASS Magazine, Gamefishing West, Contra Costa Marketplace, Sacramento River Directory
Homebase: San Pablo
Bruce Ajari
Title: Freelance writer
Subjects: Fly fising, general fishing, wildlife, other outdoor-related topics
Credits: Sierra Sun/Tahoe World, North Lake Tahoe Bonanza, North Tahoe Weekly, and Tahoe Life
Homebase: Tahoe City
Email: brajari@hotmail.com
Capt. David Bacon
Titles: Senior Editor, Pacific Coase Sportfishing; Contributing Editor, FishRap; freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: Saltwater fishing, boating, politics of fishing
Credits: Pacific Coast Sportfishing, The Log/FishRap, Fishing & Hunting News, Port Dishing, Signal Hoist, Western Outdoors, Calico Tagging Project
Homebase: Santa Barbara
Web: www.wavewalker.com
email: captain@wavewalker.com
Carina Bassin
Editor, Designer, Photographer, Writer
Subjects: Hunting (particiularly ducks), Wetland conservation, farming, livestock, hiking, backpacking, travel (local and international) and women in the outdoors.
Credits: California Waterfowl, Matador
Homebase: Ione
Website: http://www.chicksonafarm.com/
Bill Bayles
Titles: Outdoor eitor, KSUE 1240 AM, Susanville and KJDX 93.3 FM, Susanville
Subjects: Fishing and hinting
Homebase: Susanville
Email: bandgbayles@windjammercable.net
John Beath
Title: Editor, Go Fish Magazine, syndicated travel column, Grapevine Travel Adventures, freelance writer/photographer/videographer, outdoor marketing and electronic media consultant
Subjects: Fishing, Boating, Travel, Outdoors, Food
Credits: Sports Fishing, Western Outdoors, Salmon & Steelhead Journal
Homebase: Monroe
Email: jbeath@gmail.com
Bill Becher
Titles: Freelance journalist and photographer
Subjects: Adventure travel, fly-fishing, road andmountain biking, rock and ice climbing, river and sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, fitness, mountaineering, canyoneering, scuba diving, cross country, randonee and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, paragliding, soaring
Credits: National Geographioc Adventure, Men's Journal, Outside, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, LA Daily News, Variety, LA Weekly, Mammoth Monthly, Oakland Tribune, Salt Lake Tribune, Sacramento Bee, Sport Dicing, Paddler, Southwest Fly Fishing, ESPNoutdoors.com
Homebase: Westlake Village
Web: www.becher.com
Email: bb@becher.com
Bill Beebe
Retired
Subjects: Hunting, Fishing all facets, Photography, Birding
Credits: Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Mirror, Sports Illustrated, Life, Time, Sacramento Bee, S.F. Chronicle, Santa Monica Outlook, Redondo Daily Breeze, Western Outdoor News, Associated Press, Outdoor Life among others
Homebase: Los Angeles
Website: http://www.bbeebe33@gmail.com
John Burk
Montecito Sportsman Writer
Subjects: Fly Fishing freshwater, Outdoor Excursions California and the Pacific NW including Alaska, Photography and Writing
Credits: Montecito Journal staff writer, Santa Barbara Flyfishers Editor
Homebase: Santa Barbara
Email: John@JSBurk.com
Adam Blauert
Freelance Writer, Columnist, and Photographer
Subjects: Hiking, backpacking, camping, history, freshwater fishing, snowshoeing
Credits: Merced Sun-Star, Modesto Bee, NorCal Fishing News, Merced County Events
Homebase: Merced
Email: adamblauert@yahoo.com
Bill Boyce
Title: Host a TV series called IGFA Saltwater Adventures, which airs 5 times a week on the World Fishing Network
Subjects: Boyce Image has been in the stock photo business for over 20 years. An impressive collection of over 12,000 photographs covering all corners of the world, both above the water and below, are available for stock usage with several copyright pricing options. William's images have gained international recognition by being published in table books, magazines, corporate reports, posters, greeting cards, calendars, scientific journals, and advertizing venues for a wide diversity of international clientele. Companies such as Hatteras yachts, Albemarle boats, Sea Craft, AFTCO, Penn Reels, Diawa Reels, Shimano Corp., Newhall Land, Premier Homes, West Venture Homes, Seeker Rods, Finest Kind tackle, Murray Brothers, Bass Pro Shops, IGFA, The Billfish Foundation, National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Forest Service, Inter American Tropical Tuna Commission, Bureau of Land Management, Accurate Reels, P-Line, Maxima, Temsco Helicopters, Los Suenos Marina, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Hubbs Sea World, Bumble Bee Food Corp., The Outdoor Channel, The BBC, and Guy Harvey Inc., to name but a fraction of the satisfied customers who have adorned their projects with Boyce Image stock. The ad campaigns below provide a glimpse into the diverse published portfolio of Boyce Image. Email Boyce Image with requests for any of your photo needs
Credits: The pinnacle of his career was presenting his tuna / dolphin slide show to the U.S. Congress,and then the U.S. Senate in April of 1997 in preparation for a final ratification of an international fisheries treaty. Information presented was instrumental in the Senate passage of that treaty 99-0 in his favor
Homebase: Lake Elsinore
Email: boyceimage@msn.com
Allen Bushnell
Titles: Columnist, Sanra Cruz Sentinel; Co-host, Let's go Fishing! (KOMY 1340AM,Santa Cruz)
Subjects: Saltwater fishing, particularly kayak fishing
Credits: Santa Cruz Sentinel, Kayak Fishreman MAgazine, Western Outdoor News
Homebase: Santa Cruz
Web: www.santacruzkayakfishin.com , www.theletsgofishingradioshow.com
Email: scruzfishing@yahoo.com
Guy Carl
Title: Outdoor Columnist, Napa Valley Register
Subjects: Freshwater fishing, upland game and waterfowl hunting, travel, whitewater rafting, scuba diving and snorkelung, conservation
Homebase: Napa
Email: gc.outdoors@sbcglobal.net
Steve Carson
Subject: Saltwater fishing
Homebase: Chico
Email: scarson@sunset.net
Sue Cawdrey
Titles: Freelance writer, public relations consultant
Subjects: Whitewater rafting, family adventure travel
Credits: Oakland Tribune, Tri-Valley Herald, Alumeda Times-Star, Hayward Daily Review, Martin Independent Journal, San Diego Union-Tribune, Los Angeles Times
Homebase: Tiburon
Email: sue@cawdrey.com
Chris Collard
Titles: Freelance/contract journalist
Subjects: Domestic/International adventure travel, automotive (technical, features and event coverage), documentary and commercial photography
Credits: National Geographic ADVENTURE, Cigar Aficionado Road & Track, Car and Driver, Heartland USA, American Way OVerland Journal, Four Wheeler, Dirt Sports, Off Road Adventure; US correspondent for 11 offshore print magazines from Moscow to Melbourne
Homebase: Rocklin
Web: www.adventurearchitects.com
Email: chris@adventurearchitects.com
Hunt Conrad
Title: Freelance journalist
Subjects: Fishing (San Francisco Bay, Russian River steelhead, north coast steelhead, Klamath River salmon and steelhead, Bodega saltwater, Shelter Cove saltwater, mountain trout fly fishing) and hunting (central valley ducks, Sonoma County turkey, central Mexico doves, Baja quail)
Credits: Sebastopol Sun, Windsor Times, Healdsburg Tribune ("The Fishing Report")
Website: http://www.huntforyourloan.com
Email: hunt@cds1.net
Rick Copeland
Titles: Editor, The Wilderness Unlimited Flyer; Editor, The Wilderness Unlimited Oregon Flyer Editor, The Wilderness Unlimited Flyer; Editor, The Wilderness Unlimited Oregon Flyer
Subjects: Hunting, fishing, camping, outdoor heritage
Homebase: Hayward
Website:www.wildernessunlimited.com
Email: rcopeland@wildernessunlimited.com
Stacy Corless
Titles: Editor in Chief, Eastside Magazine; Communications Director, Friends of the Inyo; freelance writer and editor
Subjects: Hiking, backpacking, running/endurance sports, yoga/fitness, Eastern Sierra travel, Sierra Nevada environmental issues
Credits: Eastside Magazine, TheEastsideMag.com, Mammoth Monthly, MammothLocal.com, The Sheet (Mammoth Lakes), Mammoth Sierra Magazine, Mammoth Times, Outsidemag.com
Homebase: Mammoth Lakes
Website: www.theeastsidemag.com , www.friendsoftheinyo.org
Email: stacy_corless@yahoo.com
Ernie Cowan
Title: Columnist, North County Times; freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: High Sierra photography, hunting and fishing stories, Southern California, Anza-Borrego Desert, search and rescue; large collection of nature stock photography and lighthouses
Credits: Western Outdoor News, California Game & Fish
Homebase: Escondido
Email: ernie@packtrain.com
Betsy Crowfoot
Contributing Editor, Correspondent, Journalist
Subjects: sailing, boating, watersports, marine time news, marine environment, ecology, eco-tourism, family travels, adventure, travel adventure moms, more
Credits: Correspondent at Large for Ecology.com , Contributing Editor at Sailing Magazine, ESPN/CSTV, Roy Disney's "Morning Light" feature fil,, "Transpac" documentary, Quokka Sports, Various magazines, newspapers, web, and broadcasting programs
Homebase: Seal Beach
Website: www.3trunks.com
Email: betsycrowfoot@gmail.com
Vince Crudele
Title: Field Reporter
Subjects: Waterfowl Hunting, Upland Game Bird Hunting, Big Game Hunting, Saltwater Fishing, Recreational Shooting Sports.
Credits: Western Outdoor News, California Waterfowl Association Magazine
Homebase: Concord
Email: vcrudelejr@yahoo.com
Robert Davis
Titles: V.P. of Media, The Christian Sportsman; speaker
Homebase: Morro Bay
Email: slobike@yahoo.com
Rick Dickson
Title: V.P. of Media, The Christian Sportsman; speaker
Subjects: Outdoor Christian programming on cable television networks, Alaska jokes, Alaska outdoor adventures, how I became a Christian
Credits: One of the founders of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.
Homebase: Temecula
Email: iirkd@aol.com
Bill Dillinger
Freelance Writer
Subjects: Western History, Environmental Issues, American River Parkway
Credits: Audubon Magazine, Sacramento Bee L.A. Times
Homebase: Sacramento
Email: bdill9@comcast.net
Carrie Duncan
Head Honcha
Subjects: All things Mexican
Credits: Gringo Gazette www.gringogazette.com
Homebase: La Quinta
Website: www.gringogazette.com
Ron Erskine
Columnist
Subjects: Hiking, Backpacking, Natural History
Credits: Weekly in Morgan Hill Times, Gilroy Dispatch, Hollister Freelance
Homebase: Morgan Hill
Website: www.RonErskine.com
Email: ronfoxtail@msn.com
Michael Faw
Title: Director of Communications
Subjects: Hunting, shooting, fly fishing, outdoor adventure
Credits: On Target, Sports Afield, Turkey Country, Varmint Hunter, Predator Xtreme, and others.
Homebase: Columbus
Email: mfaw@ussportsmen.org
Michael L. Farrior
Titles: Freelance writer and photographer, speaker
Subjects: Sportfishing, antique fishing tackle, angling history
Credits: Pacific Coast Sportfishing, Western Outdoor News, Big Game Fishing Journal, Marlin Magazine, BlueWater Boats and Sportfishing, Sport Fishing, IGFA Annual Record Book, Pacific Coast Sportfishing, WesternOutdoor News, Big Game Fishing Journal, Marlin Magazine, BlueWater Boats and Sportfishing, Sport Fishing, IGFA Annual Record Book
Homebase: Rancho Santa Fe
Website: http://www.pacificpropertiesservice.com , http://www.mikefarriorantiquefishingtackle.com
Email: mfarrior@aol.com
Meade Fischer
Freelance writer
Subjects: Hiking, Kayaking, camping, Outdoor recreation
Credits: California Explorer, california Kayaker, Adventure Sports Journal, Wavelength, Sonoma County Visitors Guide, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Register Pajaronian
Homebase: Watsonville
Website: www.baymoon.com/~eclecticpress
Email: eclecticpress@baymoon.com
Richard Fletcher
Titles: freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: Conservation, deer hunting, waterfowl hunting, golf, fishing
Credits: MDF (Mule Deer Foundation magazine), California Game & Fish, California Hunter, Western Outdoors, Records of North American Elk and Mule Deer
Homebase: Livermore
Website: www.hunterlandowner.com
Email: richfletcher@sbcglobal.net
Lynne Friedmann
Titles: Freelance jornalist, columnist, editor, educator, speaker
Subjects: Natural history, adventure travel, backpacking, coastal wetlands, marine biology, conservation
Credits: The Associated Press, San Diego Daily Transcript, La Jolla Light, World Hum, Lagoon Tidings, ZOONOOZ (San Diego Zoo), Explorations (Scripps Institution of Oceanography), Environmental Health Perspectives
Homebase: Solana Beach
Website: www.friedmanncommunications.com
Email: 1friedmann@naw.org
Janet Fullwood
Titles: Independent journalist, editor and outdoor photographer; Managing editor, pacific Crest Trail Association; Editor, Northern California Meetings & Events
Subjects: Travel news and features, environment, people profiles, outdoor activities of all kinds, water sports, dog sports, horses, camping, hiking, Western themes, unusual places to stay (especially if they welcome groups)
Credits: The Sacramento Bee (travel editor for 21 years), McClatchy News Service, Universal Press Syndicate, The Seattle Times, The Miami Herald, Where to Retire, San Jose Mercury News, Contra Costa Times, InsideBay Area.com, Sacbee.com, PeterGreenberg.com, Dallas Morning News
Homebase: Sacramento
email: jfullwood@comcast.net
Bob Gaines
Titles: Freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: Rock climbing, mountaineering, fly fishing, hiking
Credits: Southwest Fly Fishing, Northwest Fly Fishing, Outside, Rock and Ice, Climbing, Mountain, Summit, OUtdoor Action, OUtdoor Retailer, Reader's Digest
Homebase: Irvine
Webside: www.verticaladventures.com
Email: BGvertical@aol.com
Mike Gardner
Titles: Author, lecturer, radio host
Subject: Inshore fishing with light tackle
Credits: Featured speaker at Fred Hall shows, Salt Water Bass Anflers, Reel Friends Fishing Club, BASS
Homebase: Fullerton
Website: www.mikegardnersfishing.com
Email: fishnohand@aol.com
Tim Goode
Titles: Freelance writer (Bay Area Newsgroup), Publisher (NorCalFishingNews.com)
Subjects: Regional Fishing and travel, both saltwater and freshwater
Credits: Conta Costa Times, Oakland Tribunem SJ Mercury, San Mateo Times, California Fish & Game, NorCalFishingNews.com
Homebase: Menlo Park
Website: www.norcalfishingnews.com
Email: tim@norcalfishingnews.com
Gary Graham
Senior Editor, Editor, Freelance Writer, Columnist. Photographer, Speaker
Subjects: Below the Border, fly fishing, conventional, boating, conservation, fishing equipment
Credits: WON. Pacific Coast Sportfishing, Southwest Fly Fishing,Big Game Fishing Journal,Gringo Gazette, Baja Insider, BDOUTDOORS.COM, Bluewater Boats and Sportfishing
Homebase: Lake Elsinore
Website: http://www.garycgraham.com
Email: garyg@gcg-co.com
Yvonne Graham
OWAC Executive Director
Subjects: Fishing, Fly fishing, destinations, Baja and mainland Mexico,Marketing
Credits: Pacific Coast Sportfishing, Salt Water Sportsman, web
Homebase: Lake Elsinore
Websites: www.owac.org , www.yvonnegraham.com , www.bajafly.com
Email: yvonne.graham@gmail.com
Bart Hall
Producer/Writer
Subject: Outdoor Recreation
Credits: W.O.N., California Sportsman, The Log, Fish Taco Chronicles, The Fish Sniffer
Homebase: Camarillo
Website: http://www.fredhall.com
Email: bart@fredhall.com
Craig Hanson
Broadcaster, Producer
Subjects: Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing, Boating, General Outdoors
Credits: KRON-TV, KNBR-Radio, Bay & Delta Yachtsman, Pacific Coast Sportfishing, Western Outdoor News
Homebase: San Francisco
Website: http://www.outdoors1050.com
Email:fishingcraig@gmail.com
John C. Heil III
Title: U.S. Forest Service Regional Media Officer
Subjects: Recreation, fire, wildlife, law enforcement and other natural resource issues in the 18 National Forests in California, Hawaii and the U.S. Affilated Pacific Islands
Credit: Pacific Southwest Regional Priorities (video)
Homebase: Vallejo
Website: www.fs.fed.us/r5/
Email: jheil@fs.fed.us
Joseph "Sep" Hendrickson
Title: Radio Host, Seminar Speaker
Subjects: Host of "California Sportsmen" radio show, KHTK 1140AM, Sacramento CA, Saturday morning 6-8AM, in it's 15th year- covers activies involving game and gamefish throughout the West, plus issues and perspectives.
Credits: KHTK 1140AM Radio, Sacramento, CA
Homebase: Vacaville
Website: www.seps.com
Marilyn Hendrickson
Radio Show Producer
Subjects: Producer of "California Sportsmen" radio show, KHTK 1140AM, Sacramento CA, Saturday morning 6-8AM, in it's 15th year. Also "Ultimate Bass" radio show, KHTK 1140AM, 5-6AM, in it's 6th year.
Credits: KHTK 1140AM Radio, Sacramento, CA
Homebase: Vacaville
Website: www.seps.com
Email: marilyn@seps.com
John Henigin
Title: Host of nationally syndicated radio program Fish Talk Radio
Subjects: Fishing, Cental America to Alaska, and travel
Homebase: Santa Barbara
Website: www.fishtalkradio.com
Email: john@fishtalkradio.com
Curtis Hermann
Title: Freelance Writer
Subjects: Traditional Bowhunting/Archery, Bowhunter Education (30 years with the NBEF), hiking, backpacking, canoeing, historical archery,conservation and game management, survival and tournament archery
Credits: Instinctive Archery Magazine, Traditional Bowhunter Magazine, National Bowhunter Magazine, California Bowman Hunters State Archery Association Newsletter
Homebase: Oxnard
Email: onerobinhood@roadrunner.com
Charles Hernandez
Retired
Homebase: Freemont
Email: charleshernandez@mac.com
Holly Heyser
Titles: Freelance writer and Photographer
Subjects: Hunting, fishing, wild game/fish cookery
Credits: Sacramento Bee, Califonia Waterfowl, Felta Waterfowl, The Are of Eating, Meatoaoerm Edible Sacramento, About.com Fish & Seafood Cooking, Hunter Anfler Garfener Cook (online)
Websites: www.notcalcazadora.com ; www.heyserphoto.com
Email: hhwyser@norcalcazadora.com
John R. Higley
Titles: Freelance writer
Credits: California Game & Fish, Outdoor California, Turkey Call, California Hog Hunter, California Bucks
Homebase: Palo Cedro
Eric Hiss
Title: Freelance writer and co-founder of travel blog wandermelon.com
Subjects: Adventure, Food & Wine, Watersports
Credits: DeltaSky, Robb Report, LA Times, Men's Journal
Homebase: Los Angeles
Email: eric@erichiss.com
Jack Holder
Writer
Subjects: Fishing, boating, traveling and outdoors adventures.
Credits: Magazines - The Fish Sniffer, Newspapers - Gilroy Dispatch, Hollister Freelance and Morgan Hill Times.
Homebase: Fresno
Website: www.yosemiteangler.com
Email: yosemiteangler@hotmail.com
Richard Holland
Freelance writer, photographer, editor
Subjects: Conservation, travel, fishing for anything that bites, competitive fishing, boating, hiking, outdoor recreation including riding a board on surf or snow
Credits: B.A.S.S. Times
Homebase: Aliso Viejo
Email: richholland88@yahoo.com
Grady Istre
Columnist
Subject: Hunting dog training
Credits: Western Outdoor News, Game and fish Magazine, Retriever News Magazine
Homebase: Lompoc
Website: www.reibar.com
Email: reibar@impulse.net
JR Johnson
Titles: Freelance illustrator/cartoonist/writer
Subjects: EV camping, Human interest in the great outdoors, Boating and Fishing
Credits: RV Journal (11years), Log Newspaper (4 years)
Homebase: Lakewood
Email: jr@jrillustration.com
Fred Jones
Titles: Freelance writer, photographer; editor, Chubasco (monthly magazine of Vagabundos del Mar Boat & Travel Club)
Subjects: Whildlife management, Baja travel
Credit: Western Outdoor News
Homebase: Cool
Email: fredjones1@comcast.net
Gloria Jones
Titles: Freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: Baja California, Mainland Mexico, whale watching, boating, RVing, Camping, Kayaking, water sports
Credits: Baja Life, Chubasco Magazine, Western Outdoors Publications, Camping Life, Sacramento Bee
Homebase: Cool
Email: coolglo@vagabundos.com
Bill Karr
Title: Editor, Western Outdoor News
Homebase: Placerville
Email: wonnorth@pacbell.net
Lara Kaylor
Staff Writer, Editor, Web Manager
Subjects: I work at a small, weekly newspaper where we all wear a bunch of hats ... in other words, I cover it all.
Credits: Bicycling Magazine, Eastside Magazine, The Sheet, www.thesheetnews.com
Homebase: Mammoth Lakes
Website: http://www.thesheetnews.com
Email: loubug51@gmail.com
Gary Kramer
Titles: Freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: Hunting, fishing, waterfowl, wildlife
Credits: Shooting Sportman, Wildfowl, Bird Hunting Report, American Hunter, Petersen's Hunting, Sports Afield, Ducks Unlimited, newspapers, books, calendars, ect.
Homebase: Willows
Website: www.garykramer.net
Email: gkramer@cwo.com
Ron La Force
Titles: President, United Outdoorsmen Inc.; freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: Fishing, hunting, outdoor history, legislative issues related to the outdoors, advertising meterials for fishing lodges, boating, outdoor art, camping, Arabian horses and trail riding, plus water issues related to fish and fishing
Credits: Salmon-Trout-Steelheader, The Fish Sniffer
Homebase: Olivehurst
Email: unitedou@cwnet.com
Keith Lair
Title: Staff Writer, L.A. Newspaper Group
Subjects: Outdoor activities, action sports, motorsports
Credits: Bassmaster.com, The Log, Speedway Illustrated
Homebase: West Covina
Email: keith.lair@sgvn.com
Paul Landier
Retired
Homebase: Fairfield
Email: plandier@aol.com
Robert Lane
Professor Emeritus, Associate Editor; Speaker
Subjects: Ecology, epidemiology and prevention of tick-borne diseases; medical entomology; disease ecology
Credits: Numerous scientific articles and book chapters; outreach publications including outdoor magazines; California state advisory committee on Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases; lecturer
Homebase: Pleasent Hill
Email: blane@berkeley.edu
Laure Latham
Titles: Mom blogger at Frog Mom, staff writer at The Red Tricycle, author of "Best Hikes with Kids San Francisco Bay Area" ( The Mountaineers Books), freelance travel and outdoors writer for parenting websites
Subjects: Hiking, Camping, backpacking-all with children. Open water swimming (SF Bay and Sierras)
Credits: "Best Hikes with Kids San Francisco Bay Area"
Websites: www.frogmom.com ; www.redtri.com ; www.sfkids.org ; www.away.com
Email: laure.latham@gmail.com
Patricia Lawrence
Tiltes: Executive Producer and audio journalist, Travel Radio International's "Audio Journeys"
Subjects: Travel and outdoors; educational and informative recorded interviews with experts; hopefully with sounds of subject edited into documentary-style Audio Journey radio programs and print media
Credits: Public radio stations across Canada, New Zealand and USA ; Armed Forces Radio Network; Soldiers Radio Network; East Valley Timesl available for download at Audible.com, TheListeningZone.com
Homebase: Palo Cedro
Website: www.audiojourneys.org
Email: adventures@audiojourneys.org
George "Stu" Lawson
Book Author, Publisher, Columnist
Subjects: Antique & Collectible Fishing Tackle, Competitive Bullseye Pistol Shooting
Credits: Columnist for The Reel News, Owner-Monterey Bay Publishing
Homebase: Soquel
Paul Lebowitz
Editor; Staff Writer; Contributing Editor
Subjects: Kayak fishing, paddlesports, California fishing (salt and fresh), fisheries politics.
Credits: Kayak Angler Magazine (http://www.kayakanglermag.com); Western Outdoor News (wonews.com); Canoe and Kayak (http://www.canoekayak.com); many others
Homebase: San Diego
Website: www.kayakanglermag.com
Email: kayakfishingzone@gmail.com
Tom Leech
Titles: Freelance writer, book author
Subjects: Outdoors activites, nature, travel
Credits: San Diego Magazine Online
Homebase: San Diego
Website: www.outdoorssandiego.com
Email: outdoorssd@aol.com
Bill Lentz
Titles: Freelance writer and photographer, Cat Creek Outdoors owner, California Big Game Record Book staff member
Subjects: Hunting, fishing, outdoors, environmental issues
Credits: California Game & Fish, Easman's Hunting Journal, Bowhunting World, Fishing & Hunting News, Californai Bucks, Californai Hog Hunter, Trophy hunter, ESPNOutdoors.com
Website: www.catcreekoutdoors.com
Email: ccoutdoors@sbcglobal.net
Aaron LeSieur
Titles: Staff Writer & Bio Analyst for Bass Angler Magazine
Subjects: Bass fishing techniques and equipment. Bass biology.
Credits: Bass Angler Magazine
Homebase: Rancho Murieta
Website: http://aaronlesieur.com/
Email: aaronlesieur@sbcglobal.net
Charlie Levine
Title: Editorial Director
Subjects: saltwater fishing, offshore fishing, tackle, boats, photography, travel
Credits: www.bdoutdoors.com, Marlin Magazine, The Drake, Florida Travel + Life, On the Water, Soundings, The Fisherman, Sport Fishing, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters
Homebase: Winter Park
Website: www.bdoutdoors.com
Email: charlie@bdoutdoors.com
Gary Lewis
Title: Freelance Writer, book author, speaker
Subjects: Hunting, Fishing, Fly-fishing, Big Game Hunting, Muzzleloaders, Bird Hunting, Steelhead Fishing, Trout Fishing, Bass Fishing, Outdoor Travel, Fly Tying, Long Range Shooting, Handgun Shooting, Freshwater Fishing
Credits: Bend Bulletin, Eugene Register Guard, Game & Fish magazines, Bear Hunting, Oregon Hunter, Sports Afield, African Sporting Gazette, Boating Sportsman, River Jet, Salmon Trout Steelheader, Flyfishing and Tying Journal, Cascades East, Central Oregon, Prineville Territory, Southern Oregon, Traditional Bowhunter, African Hunter, Muzzle Blasts
Homebase: Bend
Email:mglewis@coinet.com
Andy Lightbody
Titles: President, rocky Mountain Television and Productions (RMTV)
Subjects: Fishing, Hunting, Camping, ect.
Credits: Sportsman's News, ShotgunFans.com, Fishing & Hunting News, Rocky Mountain Game & Fish
Homebase: Gunnison
Website: www.rmtv.net
Email: andy@rmtv.net
Diana Lindsay
Titles: Freelance writer; editor, Sunbelt Publications; Speaker
Subjects: Desert exploration, natural history, desert conservation, hiking, backpacking, bicycling, fitness
Credits: Wilderness Press, Sunbelt Publications, San Diego Association of Geologists, Borrego Sun, Desert Update Backpacke,Westways (AAA magazine)
Homebase: El Cajon
Website: www.sunbeltbooks.com
Email: dlindsay@sunbeltpub.com
Lowell Lindsay
Titles: Naturalist; freelance writer; editor, Sunbelt Publications and San Diego Association of Geologists; speaker; field trip leader
Subjects: Geology, desert exploration, natural history, cycling, mountain biking, survival, hiking, backpacking
Credits: Wilderness Press, Sunbelt Publications, San Diego Association of Geologists
Homebase: El Cajon
Website: www.sunbeltbooks.com
Email: LLindsay@sunbeltpub.com
David Lite
Titles: Freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: Salt and freshwater fishing
Credits: Knight Ridder Newspapers
Homebase: Las Vegas
Email: dave@davelitephotography.com
John Loo
Titles: Publisher, Editor and Head Writer, Ocean Skiff Journal and Beyond the Breakwater
Subjects: Saltwater fly fishing, boating, offshore fishing
Credits: Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, Fly Fisherman, Ocean Skiff Journal, Beyond the Breakwater
Homebase: Vista
Websites: www.tsunamifishing.com ; www.oceanskiffhournal.com ; www.beyondthebreakwater.com
Email: jhloo@tsunamifishing.com
Carol Martens
Titles: Freelance writer, public speaker
Subjects: Bass fishing, boating
Credits: WON Bass, Bass West, Inside Line, Boating & Fishing News
Homebase: West Hills
Email: carolmartens@earthlink.net
Tom Martens
Titles: Editor at Large, California Fly Fisher; Editor, Capital News Service and Fishy Business News Service; Masters Swimming columnist, Davis enterprise, freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: fly Fishing, outdoor environmental issues, in-depth interviews, brief updates on California outdoor issues, California state capitol and agency coverage, humor, outdoor travel, boating and boating safety, private fishing water progiles, cross-country skiing, competitive swimming, California Delta, book reviews
Credits: California Fly Fisher, San Francisco Chronicle, Streamlines, Wisconsin Sportsman, Davis Enterprise, Nonprofit World, California Association of Nonprofits Newsletter, Western Boaters Safety Group News, Western Marine Safety services News, Tahoe Quarterly Magazine
Homebase: Sacramento
Website: http://tommartens.net
Email: tom.martens@att.net
Rick E. Martin
Titles: Freelance photographer; columnist for award-winning Wilderness Unlimited Flyer; speaker
Subjects: Fly fishing, upland bird hunting, travel, food and wine
Credits: Fly Fisherman, Northwest Fly Fishing, Southwest Fly Fishing, California Fly Fisher, Sunset, Time, Newsweek, Life, New York Times, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Seattle Times, The Oregonian (Portland), The San Francisco Chronicle
Homebase: Mountain View
Website: www.rickmartinphoto.com
Email: rickephoto@comcast.net
Kathy Mattoon
Titles: General Manager, Rocky Mountain Television (RMTV); photographer; videographer; TV Host; producer; artist
Subjects: Hunting, fishing, outdoor gear; artist in a variety of mediums including murals, painting on leaves, clay
Credits: ShotgunFan.com, MyOutdoorTV.com
Homebase: Gunnison
Website: www.rmtv.net
Email: kat@rmtv.net
Ken Mayer
Titles: Director, Nevada Department of Wildlife
Subjects: Deer management and big game hunting, general wildlife management and ecology
Credits: TRACKS
Homebase: Reno, NV
Email: kenmayer@ndow.org
Jeanine J. Mays
Photographer
Subjects: Hunting and Fishing
Credits: Wing and Clay Online, Internantional Sportsman Exposition, Western Outdoor News, Catalog and Commercial
Homebase: Shingle Springs
Website: http://www.southwindent.net
Email: jjm@jeaninejmayscpa.com
Bill Mays
Titles: Field Reporter, Western Outdoor News; freelance writer; seminar speaker; videographer; photographer
Subjects: Fishing and waterfowl hunting
Credits: Western Outdoor News, Western Outdoors, WON Bass, California Waterfowl, FLW Outdoors Magazine, In-Fisherman, International Sportsment's Expositions (speaker)
Homebase: Shingle Springs
Website: www.southwindent.net
Email: bmays@directcon.net
Pat McDonell
Editor
Subjects:Saltwater, freshwater and hunting stories, columns, editorials for Western Outdoor News over the past 29 years.
Credits:Editorial Director, Western Outdoor News Tournament Director, WON SaltwaterTournaments (Cabo, Catalina, Ensenada)
Homebase: San Clemente
Website: www.wonews.com
Email: pat@wonews.com
Mike McKenna
Managing Editor, Blogger, Columnist,Freelance Writer, Contributing Editor
Subjects: Mountain lifestyle subjects, mountain sports, fly fishing, travel.
Credits: Sun Valley Magazine http://www.sunvalleymag.com/, Idaho Golf www.idahogolfmag.com/, Sun Valley Blog http://blog.sunvalley.com/, The Sheet http://thesheetnews.com/archives/author/mike-mckenna?mobile=1, The Log, Fish Rap, Eastside Magazine, Sierra Fisherman, Boston Globe Magazine, Matador, Mammoth Monthly, Outdoors Unlimited.
Homebase: Idaho
Website: http://www.sunvalleymag.com/Blogs/Gone-Fishing/
Email: michael@sunvalleymag.com
Bennett J. Mintz
Editor, Writer
Subjects: Fresh and saltwater fly-fishing, promotional events, scripts, DVDs, tackle and accessories; brochures and point-of-purchase materials
Credits: Fly Fisherman Fly Rod & Reel, The Flyfisher (FFF), Gray's Sporting Journal, Sporting Classics, Trailer Life, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Daily News, various college and alumni publications
Homebase: Chatsworth
Email: bjmintz@socal.rr.com
Kathie Morgan
Freelance writer and editor, Fish Sniffer Special Features Editor; Senior Research Editor Stienstra Outdoor Books
Subjects: Freshwater and saltwater fishing
Credits: Fish Sniffer, Western Outdoor News, Associated Press, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Latitude 38, Bodega Bay Signal, Healdsburg Tribune, Windsor Times
Homebase: Santa Rosa
Email: fishrap@att.net
Mike Moropoulos
Freelance Writer, Columnist, Speaker, Seminars, Radio co-host
Subjects: Saltwater fishing/diving, freshwater fishing, bird hunting, cooking, all power boating, youth activities, hunting dogs, boy scouting
Credits: Coastal Angler Magazine, co-host Fish Talk Radio, Santa Barbara News Press
Homebase: Santa Barbara
Email: morop@cox.net
Harry Morse
Titles: Public Information Officer, CDFG
Homebase: Sacramento
Email: hmorse@dfg.ca.gov
James Nelson
Titles: Freelance Writer, Photo Journalist, Fishing and Boating Seminar Speaker, DVD Host, Radio Guest
Subjects: Bay Fishing (multi species, So. Cal), Bass Fishing, Boating, Places to See, Things to Do, Boat Maintenance, Lure Modifying, Lure Making, San Diego History
Credits: SDFish.com, Examiner Online, Bass Anglers Magazine, Online Outdoorsmen, Rod and Reel Radio, Fred Hall Fishing Tackle and Boating Show, San Diego Day at the Docks
Homebase: Chula Vista
Website: www.thefishicon.com
Email: james@thefishicon.com
Dana Nichols
Freelance writer
Subjects: Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing, beaches, camping, road trips
Credits: Mammoth Sierra Magazine, Unbound Magazine, Laguna Beach Magazine, Montage Magazine, Bespoke Magazine
Homebase: Laguna Beach
Website: https://www.ebyline.com/reporter/dananichols
Email: dananichols8@gmail.com
Greg Niemann
Author, writer, photographer
Subjects: Baja California, Travel, History, West
Credits: San Clemente Journal staff, freelance, Dezert Magazine, various Baja publications
Homebase: Palm Springs
Website: www.gregniemann.com
Email: niemanngreg@aol.com
Jim Niemiec
Editor
Subjects: Big game hunting, Upland game birds, Waterfowl, Saltwater fishing, Freshwater fishing, Fly fishing, Travel destinations
Credits: Western Outdoor News, Pacific Coast Sportfishing Magazine, Fish Taco Chronicles, Game & Fish, Consultant to Mexico
Homebase: Tustin
Email: jtniemiec@aol.com
David Page
Freelance Writer/Editor
Subjects: Travel, adventure, gravity sports, land use, energy and resources, history
Credits: New York Times, Men's Journal, LA Times Magazine, Hemispheres, GO, Skiing, Ski Journal, Backcountry, Eastside, Matador Network, Discovery, etc.
Homebase: Mammoth Lakes
Website: http://www.sierrasurvey.com
Tony Peña
Freelance Writer/ Photographer
Subjects: Saltwater fishing techniques; Travel destinations
Credits: Marlin Magazine; Pacific Coast Sportsfishing Magazine; BDoutdoors fishing forum
Homebase: Valley Center
Website: www.rovingangler.com
Shirley Powell
Freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: Hiking, travel, kayaking, profiles
Credits: SLO City News, San Luis Obispo Tribune, National Motorist, New Times
Homebase: San Luis Obispo
Chuck Peradotto
Freelance writer/photographer/artist, Contributing writer/photographer
Subjects: Hiking, exploring, outdoor/adventure, local history
Credits: California Explorer
Homebase: Mountain View
Email: peradotto@comcast.net
Monica Prelle
Titles: Freelance journalist and photographer
Subjects: Eastern Sierra adventure; lifestyle, snowboarding, skiing, fly fishing, surfing, backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, food and wine
Credits: Mammoth Monthly, Mammoth Times, Eastside Magazine
Homebase: Mammoth Lakes
Email: mprelle@mac.com
Tom Raftican
President
Credits: Host and Producer Reel World Conservation, channel 17, Santa Barbara, CA
Homebase: Long Beach
Website: www.sportcon.org
Email: tom@sportcon.org
Patricia Rains
Titles: Writer, editor, publisher, photographer, freelance writer and editor
Subjects: Boating n Mexico and Central AMerica
Credits: The Log Newspapers, Sea Magazine, Crusing World Magazine, Passagemaker Magazine, Power Crusing, many others
Homebase: San Diego
Website: www.MexicoBoating.com
Email: patrains@mexicoboating.com
Osceola Refetoff
Photographer
Subjects: general travel, adventure/eco tourism, automotive, camping, hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding
Credits: Go Magazine, Hemispheres Magazine, Mammoth Sierra Magazine, Los Angeles Times
Website: http://www.ospix.com
Email: production@ospix.com
Alexia Retallack
Public Affairs Manager
Subjects: Outdoor activities, outdoor education, crisis communication, environmental, travel, social media marketing
Credits: Outdoor California Magazine, Pacific Maritime Magazine, Auburn Journal, West Sacramento Press
Homebase: Auburn
Website: https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/facweb/FacultyBio.asp
Email: aretallack@ospr.dfg.ca.gov
Mike Ruiz
Title: Producer, Host of Adventures South Of the Border television currently carried by the Sportsman Channel in the USA and Wild TV network in Canada
Subjects: Fishing and hunting in Mexico
Credits: Co- Host of numerous radio programs including Fish Talk Radio. Host of television program broadcast in nine countries
Homebase: La Paz
Email: mikeritz2001@yahoo.com
Jonathan Roldan
Titles: Baja Editor/Columnist/Feature Writer, Western Outdoor News; Sportfishing Editor, Baja Life; freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: Saltwater conventional and fly fishing, travel and living on the Baja, especially Baja Sur, La Paz and the Sea of Cortez
Credits: Western Outdoors, Western Outdoor News, Pacific Coast Sportfishing, Baja Life, Fish Taco Chronicles, The Fish Sniffer, Mexico West, Discover Baja, The Sportsman Channel, Chris Bailey's Reel OUtdoors TV, MSN Travel
Homebase:La Paz, BCS, Mex
Website: www.tailhunter-international.com
Email: riplipboy@tailhunter-international.com
Rick Rosner
Publisher, Editor, Freelance Writer
Subjects: Outdoor adventure, fly fishing, luxury travel, International travel, equipment review
Credits: Mammoth Sierra Magazine, Mammoth Times (newspaper), Los Angeles Magazine, Sporting Classics, The Robb Report, Physicians Life Magazine, Honolulu Magazine, Pacific Northwest Magazine, San Francisco (Focus) Magazine etc.
Homebase: Newbury Park
Email: editor@thewestsidemag.com; rgr@omsca.com
Col. John H. Roush
Writer
Subjects: hunting, fishing
Credits: Tales of Hunting 2011, Hunting Deer,Elk and Antelope in the western States 2009, Memories of an Interesting Life 2009, Hunting Dangerous Game with the Maharajas 2001, Hunting Amazing Africa 2006, World War II Reminiscences 1995, Enjoying Fishing Lake Tahoe 1987, Antlers Afield, Tales of Big Game Hunting 1987, Successfullly Fishing Lake Tahoe 1976, Management Audits 1974, Problems of Civil Disturbances 1973, Hornets in our Home 1971
Homebase: San Rafael
Website: ColJHRoush@comcast.net
Email: ColJHRoush@comcast.net
Kirk Russell
Title: Crime fiction novelist
Subjects: Abalone, bear, and sturgeon poaching (fiction)
Homebase: Berkeley
Website: www.kirkrussellbooks.com
Email: kirkruss@pacbell.net
Bill Ryan
Columnist
Subjects: fishing, outdoor activities
Credits: St. Helena Star, Napa Valley Register, Weekly Calistogan
Homebase: St. Helena
Email: acorn_3@comcast.net
Ray Rychnovsky
Title: Contributing Editor, Pacific Coast Sportfishing; freelance writer and photographer
Subjects:Freshwater and saltwater fishing, travel, photography
Credits: Sport Fishing, Outdoor Life, Salmon-Trout-Steelheader, Marlin, Pacific Coast Sportfishing, Western Outdoors, Salt Water Sportsman
Homebase: Livermore
Email: rayrych@sbcglobal.ne
Brian Sak
Titles: Senior Writer, Freelance Writer, Photographer
Subjects: Freshwater Fishing, Saltwater Fishing
Credits: Bassmaster Magazine, Bass Times, Bassin', Inside Line, Western Outdoors, California Game & Fish Magazine
Homebase: El Sobrante
Website: http://www.briansak.com
Email: bsak@briansak.com
Bill Schaefer
Titles: Contributing Editor, FishRap; freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: Inshore and off shore saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing, fly fishing, boats, kayaks, electronics
Credits: Sport Fishing, FishRap, Western Outdoors, Western Outdoor News, Pacific Coast Sportfishing, South Coast Sportfishing, California Game & Fish, Gary Yamamoto's Inside Line, Western Bass, Bass West, San Diego Hook and LIne, numerous internet
Homebase: San Diego
Website: www.fishsandiego.com
Email: wschaefer@popmail.ucsd.edu
Peter Schroeder
Freelance writer, Lecturer, and Photographer
Subjects: Writing about adventure travel, ESP downhill skiing, scuba diving, cruising undersail. Speaker on successful frelancing, Improving writing skills, Making money through freelancing, ect.
Credits: Outdoor Norwest, Sail, Yachting, Ski, Rocky Mountain Sports, Endless, Vacation, National Geographic Traveler, Sel-syndicate to 100+ newspapers in US and Canada.
Homebase: Seattle, WA
Email: ptschrdr@aol.com
Liz Schwall
Titles: Contributing writer, Outdoor California, California Department fo Fish & Game publications; various DFG public information duties
Subjects: Wildlife law enforcement-related stories and information
Credits: Outdoor California, Western Outdoor News, Wing Beat News, TRACKS, California Hunter
Homebase: Greenview
Website: www.dfg.ca.gov/enforcement/caltip.aspx
Email: Lschwall@dfg.ca.gov
Robert Semerau
Field Reporter, Freelance writer
Subjects: Fly Fishing throughout the west; surf, salt, and fresh.
Credits: Active field reporter for Western OUtdoor News and occasional contributor to other media.
Homebase: Mission Viejo
Website: http://www.earthlightled.com/
Email: VisualBob@cox.net
Peter Scott
Title: writer, photographer
Subjects: hiking, backpacking, Sierra Nevada, travel, mountain biking, travel with children
Credits: Wilderness Magazine, Cold Water Creek Catalog, California Highways, The Territory Ahead, Examiner.com
Homebase: Coarsegold
Website: www.sierrawildimages.com
email: peterbscott62@gmail.com
Paul Sharman
Managing Editor, Editor, freelance writer, Photographer, Consultant
Subjects: Fly Fishing, light tackle fishing, flats fishing, wildlife, birds, landscape, culture, travel, destination angling
Credits: New York Times, California Fly Fisher, Western Outdoor News, Pacific Coast Sportfishing, Okuma catalog, Southwest Fly Fishing, Salmon & Steelhead, Sport Fishing, Fly Fishing in Saltwaters, Voyages de Peche, Daily Express, 50 More Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, The Complete Guide to Surfcasting
Homebase: West Sussex, UK
Website: www.paulsharmanoutdoors.com
Email: psoutdoors@gmail.com
George Shirk
Title: News Editor, Mammoth Times, Managing Editor, Mammoth Sierra Magazine
Subjects: Specialties Outdoors; outdoors sports
Credits: Mammoth Monthly magazine; Wired magazine; Hemispheres - United In-flight magazine; The New York Times; the San Francisco Chronicle; the San Jose Mercury News; the Philadelphia Inquirer; the Des Moines Register; the Cedar Rapids Gazette
Email: george@mammothtimes.com
Bob Simms
Title: Host, Outdoor Adventure (KFBK 1530AM, Sacramento)
Homebase: Placerville
Email:bsimms43@wildblue.net
Jack Spencer
Freelance Writer/Wildlife Biologist
Subjects: Predator hunting/calling, big game hunting, hound hunting, trapping, archery and crossbow hunting
Credits: Predator Xtreme, Fur-Fish and Game, Rocky Mountain Hunting and Fishing, California Hunting and Fishing, Bow and Arrow Magazine,Predator Hunting, Trapper and Predator Caller,Crossbow Connection, Northern Nevada Outdoors, peer reviewed wildlife scientific papers
Homebase: Sparks
Email: jack-michelle@sbcglobal.net
Jerry Springer
Titles: Publisher/editor, westernHunter.com; Editor, California Deer; Field Editor, California Bucks; Columnist, Wilderness Unlimited Flyer
Subjects: California and western states hunting for big game, small game, waterfowl, upland game and predators; hunting- related products; California deer herds; California DFG
Homebase: Stockton
Website: www.westernhunter.com
Email: jerry@westernhunter.com
Mike Stevens
Freelance writer
Subjects: freshwater/saltwater fishing in San Diego, Eastern Sierra trout fishing
Credits: Western Outdoor News, Fish Taco Chronicles, FishExplorer.com, FishWrap Magazine
Homebase: San Marcos
Website: www.FishExplorer.com
Email: typecast395@gmail.com
Tom Stienstra
Titles: Outdoor writer, San Francisco Chronicle; host, The Great Outdoors (CBS/CW TV, San Francisco); host, Outdoors (KCBS 740 AM, Bay Area); author, 12 current books
Subjects: All Phases
Credits: Field & Stream
Homebase: Weed
Website: www.tomstienstra.com
Email: tstienstra@sfchronicle.com
Debbie Stock
Titles: Publisher, freelance journalist
Subjects: California beaches, travel, road trips, events, festicals, activities, outdoor sports
Credits: National Geographic, Christian Science Monitor, Orange County Redister, New York Times, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Tunes, Time
Homebase: Sunset Beach
Website: seecalifornia.com
Email:californiatravelnews@yahoo.com
Robert Stone
Author, Publisher, Photographer
Subjects: Hiking Guide books
Credits:Los Angeles Times Best Selling Author. Award Winning Author with OWAC, Northwest Outdoor Writers, Bay Area Travel Writers, Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers & Photographers, and an active member with Outdoor Writers of America Association
Homebase: Red Lodge
Website: www.dayhikebooks.com
Email: dhbrs@mac.com
Kim Stuart
Titles: Freelance journalist and photographer
Subjects: Blackpowder, rifle, and handgun hunting in North America and Africa; motorcycle adventure travel in Asia
Credits: Blackpowder Hunting, Muzzle Blasts, Big Game Adventures, African Hunter, African Sporting Gazette, Safari: The Journal of Big Game Hunting
Homebase: Nicasio
Bill Sunderland
Titles: Freelance Writer/Book Author
Subject: Fly Fishing
Credits: Contributing Editor/ California Fly Fishing Magazine; Northwest Fly Fishing; Southwest Fly Fishing; Book Author
Book(s) and Video(s): California Blue Ribbon Trout Streams; Fly Fishing California Stillwaters; Fly Fishing the Sierra Nevada and Fly Fishing the Sierra Nevada (revised and updated)
Homebase: Grass Valley
Email: flyfish200@aol.com
Dan Suzio
Title: Photographer
Subjects: Wildlife & nature photography
Credits: Audubon, Backpacker, Bay Nature, Defenders of Wildlife, National Wildlife, Nature Conservancy, Reptiles & Amphibians, Sierra, Your Big Backyard; all major textbook publishers. http://www.dansuzio.com/clients.html
Homebase: Berkeley
Website: www.dansuzio.com
Email: dan@dansuzio.com
Karen Talbot
Title: Freelance Illustrator
Subjects: Wildlife, especially fish, birds, mammals; instructional illustrations; outdoor equiptment; fly fishing and flies
Credits: Fur-Fish-Game, Tropical Fish Hobbyist; online articles for BlueZoo News, Suite 101; commission work
Homebase:Laguna Beach
Email: talbotk@sagehillschool.org
Ret Talbot
Title: Freelance writer
Subjects: Fly Fishing (freashwater and saltwater), mountaineering, ice and rock climbing, backpacking, sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking, surfing, canyoneering, spearfishing, free diving, backcountry skiing, sailing, conservation, natural history, fisheries management
Credits: Fly Fisherman, Shallow Water Angler, Fir-Fish-Game, American Whitewater, Outdoor Sports Magazine, Suite101, Microcosm Aquarium Explorer, SalwaterSense.com, Tropical Sish Hobbyists
Homebase:Laguna Beach
Website: www.rettalbot.com
Email: ret@rettalbot.com
Shirley Tanji
Title: Freelance Writer and Photographer
Subjects: My husband and I have Live in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico and have 2 boats and cruise to these 3 areas each year!
Credits: Canada to Alaska 2010, Outdoors Writer on BC, Canada; California Delta, USA; Baja, State of Sonora, Mexico; and Alaska
Homebase: Tucson
Email: shirley85719@yahoo.com
Don Vachini
Titles: Freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: Freshwater Fishing, backpacking/fishing, backcountry photography
Credits: Game & Fish Publications, Salmon-Trout-Steelheader, California Flyfishing, No Nonsense fishing guides
Homebase:Petaluma
Email: dvachini@aol.com
Stan Vanderburg
Titles: Host, Rod and Reel Radio (AM540 in Southern California), fishing professional, guide, speaker, freelance writer
Subjects: Pro Bass tournaments, fly fishing, local offshore fishing, long-range fishing, boats and boating
Credits: Western OUtdoor News; Bass West; FishRap; KCBQ 830 A<; KFMB 760 AM; XTRA Sports 690, 1150 and 570 AM; TV apperances on Fishing with Roland Martin, Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine, The Man Show
Homebase: Simi Valley
Email: standetnbit@aol.com; stan@1800bassboat.com
Leo Vrana
Title: Owner, Video Unlimited (broadcast production company)
Subjects: Fishing, golf, more
Credits: ESPN2, Comcast TV Network, Sports Channel Network, Pacific Sports Network, AT&T Cable Network
Homebase:Vacaville
Email: leovrana@yahoo.com
James Waddell
Titles: Publisher, author, outdoor photographer, company owner, and guest writer
Subjects: Northern California outdoors and travel, Native Americans' history, and mule-packing history
Credits: American Timberman & Trucker, Gold and Treasure Hunter
Homebase:Roseville
Email: jwaddell@surewest.net
Thomas Wilmer
Radio Producer & host, author, freelance writer
Subjects: kayaking, boating, skiing, hiking, outdoor adventure, domestic and world travel destinations
Credits:805 Living Magazine, The Tasting Panel Magazine, National Public Radio Affiliates KCBX, KSBX, KNBX, Venice Sun (Florida), Northern Ireland's Titanic website
Homebase: Morro Bay
Website: www.thomascwilmer.com
Email: tomwilmer@aol.com
Carrie Wilson
Title: Outdoor columnist and Marine Biologist
Subjects: Ocean and freshwater fishing, hunting, marine science, outdoor recreation, etc.
Credits: Western Outdoor News, California Outdoors, Wilderness Unlimited, The Log, ESPN Outdoors, California Game and Fish magazine, Outdoor California magazine, etc.
Homebase: Monterey
Website: http://californiaoutdoors.wordpress.com/
Email: CWilson@dfg.ca.gov
Ronald Joe Wilson
Outdoor Writer
Subjects: Hunting and Fishing
Credits: Staff Reporter for Western Outdoor News
Homebase: Modesto
Website: www.valleyoutdoorsmen.com
Email: rwilson632@yahoo.com
Stuart Wilson
Freelance Travel Journalist
Subjects: RV Travel and related subjects; Hiking; Outdoor and Travel Photography; Soft Adventure; Western US Travel; Historic Travel
Credits: RV Journal magazine; Preservation magazine; Highways; Trailer Life; Coast to Coast
Homebase: Sacramento
Website: www.wilsonstravels.com
Email: wtravels@earthlink.net
Janet Wilson
Freelance Travel Journalist
Subjects: RV Travel and related subjects; Hiking; Outdoor and Travel Photography; Soft Adventure; Western US Travel; Historic Travel.
Credits: RV Journal magazine; Preservation magazine; Highways; Trailer Life; Coast to Coast.
Homebase: Sacramento
Website: www.wilsonstravels.com
Email: janetdwilson@earthlink.net
Bob Woodard
Title: Freelance travel journalist
Credits: Pacific Coast Sportfishing Magazine Contributing Editor, Planet X TV, X-Corps TV, Fish-On TV
Email: marlinskipper@gmail.com
Risa Wyatt
Freelance Writer
Subjects: Special interest and adventure travel, with an emphasis on snowsports, equestrian activies, eco-travel, sailing, and scuba. Also specialize in covering food and wine.
Credits: Wine Enthusiast, Ski, Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer, Morning Calm (Korean Air In-Flight)
Homebase: Seattle
Website: www.risawyatt.com
Email: words@risawyatt.com
Connie Young
Titles: Freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: Outdoor festivals, day-trip guides
Credits: Material supplied to Nationl Geographic, CNN, New York Times, TV Guide, Time Warner Cable; Sands (City of Huntington Beach recreation guide), Huntington Beach Independent, Huntington Beach wave, Queen Mary Lon Beach website
Homebase:Laguna Niguel
Email: awayforthedaytravel@cox.net
Patrick Young
Staff Writer/Associate Editor
Subjects: Freshwater fishing,inshore saltwater fishing, waterfowl, upland, and big game hunting. Field dressing/meat processing
Credit: Western Outdoor News
Homebase: Manton
Email: mantonman1@yahoo.com
Ed Zieralski
Titles: Outdoor writerm San Diego Union- Tribune; co-host, All Outdoors Radio Network ( KCBQ1170 AM, San Diego); freelance writer and photographer
Subjects: hunting, with emphasis on turkey and deer, but cover all aspects; fishing, both freshwater and saltwater; hiking; adventure travel; golf
Credits: Outdoor Life; People Magazine; Sporting News (football Preview); Western Outdoor News; Diversion magazine; Copley News Service
Homebase: San Diego
Website: www.signonsandiego.com www.alloutdoorsradio.com
Email: ed.zieralski@uniontrib.com
Judy M. Zimmerman
Titles: Freelance writer; travel columnist, grapevine (Rancho Cordova)
Subjects: Soft adventure, expedition cruises, service articles
Credits: Dallas Morning News, Orange County Register, TravelAge West, Journal/Plus Magazine of the Central Coast
Homebase: Gold River
Email: judyzim@comcast.net