As I reflect on another year serving this exceptional community of storytellers, photographers, travel writers, and conservation advocates, I appreciate the passion and dedication each
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OWAC is heading to beautiful Visalia CA, at the gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks for our Spring Conference, June 1-5, 2025! EIC is open for submissions for work produced during 2024. Cash prizes awarded! Student Outdoor Writing and Photography Contest also underway. Cash awards.
One of OWAC’s past presidents and former Western Outdoor News editor, Bill Karr, passes at 78
Update on OWAC activities including securing our next conference destinations
With the launch of summer, outdoor adventures abound. Winners from OWAC’s Excellence in Craft awards, as well as 2024 Pat Vachini Outdoor Writing and Photography Achievement Awards Contest for high school students announced.
The Outdoor Writers Association of California is hosting a one-day conference in Sacramento on Jan. 20, 2024, for members to meet up and catch up with a membership meeting, craft improvement sessions, a social hour and a no-host dinner. It will be a fun gathering of lots of members and old friends!
OWAC is in transition, but lots of exciting things are on the horizon!
Announcement about upcoming 2023 Travel and Outdoor Sportsmen’s Shows coming up January-March. Press cards are now available. Start selecting your best work from 2022 for submission into the 2023 EIC awards contest to gain for fame and fortune!
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