by Bob Semerau2025 Spring Conference Announcement
03/13/2025
Announcing the OWAC 2025 Spring Conference. Visalia, known as the “Gateway to the Sequoias,” will be our host city, offering a vibrant backdrop for our gathering. We’ve partnered with Visit Visalia to create a diverse program that showcases the region’s...
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by Carrie WilsonPresident’s Message: Gearing Up for OWAC’s Spring 2025 Conference
03/14/2025
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...
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by Bob SemerauFourth Annual Bishop Trout Rodeo catch and release event draws larger crowd and more fish.
03/07/2025
Anglers fished the Upper Owens and Lake Crowley tributaries, Hot Creek, the Lower Owens and any water down to Independence, “open” by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Resulting catch logs showed 333 caught and released, totaling 4,289-inches.
by Web Admin2025 OWAC EIC is live – 1st Place $100 and 2nd Place $50.
03/06/2025
As in previous years – enter via the Zealous software link You will need to make a login to Zealous if you don’t already have one from previous year submissions …. NOTE : Only enter 1 category at a time...
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by California Watchable WildlifeBirds Of The California Delta
03/05/2025
The twenty-five species you will find in this book, and that are brilliantly illustrated by the Costa Rican artist Martha Espinoza, characterize the Delta birding experience in one way or another.
by California Watchable WildlifeBear’s tasty catch nabs California Wildlife Photo of the Year title
02/28/2025
Wildlife photo contest winners are furry and feathered. Real wildlife adventures!
by Barbara SteinbergWhere the road ends
02/28/2025
Don’t trust GPS when exploring off the grid
by Matt JohansonWriting & Photography Contest offers cash awards to high school students
01/22/2025
Outdoor Writers Association of California invites California high school juniors and seniors to enter the sixth annual Pat Vachini Outdoor Writing & Photography Contest.
by John Poimiroo2025 California Outdoors Hall of Fame
01/15/2025
A pioneer outdoor broadcaster, the innovator of online fishing reports, an advocate for youth outdoors education, the consummate outdoorsman and a Major Leaguer who embodies the American sportsman are being inducted into the 2025 Class of the California Outdoors Hall...
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by Barbara SteinbergLiving the Davis Life
01/12/2025
A vibrant university town, Davis is known for its great restaurants, unique shops, public art and art galleries.
by California Watchable WildlifeWildlife images animated and personal
12/16/2024
Four fun fotos for the final wildlife contest submissions for 2024
by Matt JohansonWildlife and conservation highlight 2024 outdoor news
11/23/2024
Three cheers for wolves, sea otters, beavers and the Klamath River. Wildlife comebacks and conservation successes highlighted California’s outdoor news in 2024.
by Carrie WilsonPast OWAC President and Hall of Fame WON Editor Bill Karr Passes at 78
11/20/2024
One of OWAC’s past presidents and former Western Outdoor News editor, Bill Karr, passes at 78
by Carrie WilsonPresident’s Message: In Pursuit of OWAC’s 2025 Conference Site
11/06/2024
Update on OWAC activities including securing our next conference destinations
by Barbara SteinbergDiscovering Las Plumas
10/26/2024
Another journey to the Sierra Nevada and charming small towns
by Bob SemerauSan Diego Fishing Charter Loads Up on BF!
10/25/2024
Aboard one of Eddie’s charters for the first time Cousin “Smokey” Joe Bekeris, along with this reporter, knew we were in for a great 3-day adventure.
by Peter SchroederThe Octogenarian Handbook – Delaying the 5 Ways of Dying (and there are only 5 ways to die)g
10/23/2024
No mid-life adult wants to be an Octogenarian. But—if they think of the alternative—they all want one day to become one. As people approach their senior years, that hope strengthens as they realize only 5% to 15% of their life...
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by California Watchable WildlifeCompletion of Delta’s Largest-ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project
10/02/2024
Restoration and conservation in the California Delta helps wildlife and preserves Delta smelt.
by California Watchable WildlifeThey soar! They breach times two! July-August 2024 Photo Contest
10/01/2024
Never in the 13 years have we had two images of a species in the same bi-monthly entry period.
by Bob Semerau2025 Spring Conference Announcement
03/13/2025
Announcing the OWAC 2025 Spring Conference. Visalia, known as the “Gateway to the Sequoias,” will be our host city, offering a vibrant backdrop for our gathering. We’ve partnered with Visit Visalia to create a diverse program that showcases the region’s...
Read moreby Carrie WilsonPresident’s Message: Gearing Up for OWAC’s Spring 2025 Conference
03/14/2025
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...
Read moreby Bob SemerauFourth Annual Bishop Trout Rodeo catch and release event draws larger crowd and more fish.
03/07/2025
Anglers fished the Upper Owens and Lake Crowley tributaries, Hot Creek, the Lower Owens and any water down to Independence, “open” by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Resulting catch logs showed 333 caught and released, totaling 4,289-inches.
by Web Admin2025 OWAC EIC is live – 1st Place $100 and 2nd Place $50.
03/06/2025
As in previous years – enter via the Zealous software link You will need to make a login to Zealous if you don’t already have one from previous year submissions …. NOTE : Only enter 1 category at a time...
Read moreby California Watchable WildlifeBirds Of The California Delta
03/05/2025
The twenty-five species you will find in this book, and that are brilliantly illustrated by the Costa Rican artist Martha Espinoza, characterize the Delta birding experience in one way or another.
by California Watchable WildlifeBear’s tasty catch nabs California Wildlife Photo of the Year title
02/28/2025
Wildlife photo contest winners are furry and feathered. Real wildlife adventures!
by Barbara SteinbergWhere the road ends
02/28/2025
Don’t trust GPS when exploring off the grid
by Matt JohansonWriting & Photography Contest offers cash awards to high school students
01/22/2025
Outdoor Writers Association of California invites California high school juniors and seniors to enter the sixth annual Pat Vachini Outdoor Writing & Photography Contest.
by John Poimiroo2025 California Outdoors Hall of Fame
01/15/2025
A pioneer outdoor broadcaster, the innovator of online fishing reports, an advocate for youth outdoors education, the consummate outdoorsman and a Major Leaguer who embodies the American sportsman are being inducted into the 2025 Class of the California Outdoors Hall...
Read moreby Barbara SteinbergLiving the Davis Life
01/12/2025
A vibrant university town, Davis is known for its great restaurants, unique shops, public art and art galleries.
by California Watchable WildlifeWildlife images animated and personal
12/16/2024
Four fun fotos for the final wildlife contest submissions for 2024
by Matt JohansonWildlife and conservation highlight 2024 outdoor news
11/23/2024
Three cheers for wolves, sea otters, beavers and the Klamath River. Wildlife comebacks and conservation successes highlighted California’s outdoor news in 2024.
by Carrie WilsonPast OWAC President and Hall of Fame WON Editor Bill Karr Passes at 78
11/20/2024
One of OWAC’s past presidents and former Western Outdoor News editor, Bill Karr, passes at 78
by Carrie WilsonPresident’s Message: In Pursuit of OWAC’s 2025 Conference Site
11/06/2024
Update on OWAC activities including securing our next conference destinations
by Barbara SteinbergDiscovering Las Plumas
10/26/2024
Another journey to the Sierra Nevada and charming small towns
by Bob SemerauSan Diego Fishing Charter Loads Up on BF!
10/25/2024
Aboard one of Eddie’s charters for the first time Cousin “Smokey” Joe Bekeris, along with this reporter, knew we were in for a great 3-day adventure.
by Peter SchroederThe Octogenarian Handbook – Delaying the 5 Ways of Dying (and there are only 5 ways to die)g
10/23/2024
No mid-life adult wants to be an Octogenarian. But—if they think of the alternative—they all want one day to become one. As people approach their senior years, that hope strengthens as they realize only 5% to 15% of their life...
Read moreby California Watchable WildlifeCompletion of Delta’s Largest-ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project
10/02/2024
Restoration and conservation in the California Delta helps wildlife and preserves Delta smelt.
by California Watchable WildlifeThey soar! They breach times two! July-August 2024 Photo Contest
10/01/2024
Never in the 13 years have we had two images of a species in the same bi-monthly entry period.
