Member Spotlight: David Taylor – Book Author
My writing crosses disciplinary boundaries and genres—poetry, outdoor writing, creative nonfiction, scholarship, and science writing; however, at the core of my work always is a concern for environmental conservation, sustainability and community. I am the author and editor of eight … Continue reading →
NYSOWA Fall Safari – Sept. 4-7
Register Now (click here) – NYSOWA Fall Safari 2025 Or here: https://app.joinit.com/o/nysowa/ (scroll down) The 2025 NYSOWA Fall Safari will be a very special event. The Rap-Shaw Club sits on a pair of islands just a quarter-mile from a NYS … Continue reading →
Member Spotlight – Bryan Southard – Sweet Cedar Game Calls
My wife Karen and I live in Niverville, which is in Columbia County, NY. I recently learned about NYSOWA when I donated a turkey call for the organization’s annual conference. After hearing about the organization and its membership, I knew … Continue reading →
Member Spotlight – David Figura – Central Region VP
David Figura, of Skaneateles, has been a member of NYSOWA since 2008. He’s currently on the NYSOWA board of directors and one of three vice presidents for the association, representing the Central and Western NY regions. Vice president responsibilities include … Continue reading →
Member Spotlight – Leo Maloney – Past President (and much more)
I have been a member of NYSOWA for 37 years and they have been fun, exciting, and rewarding. As president I’ve had to deal with some serious fundraising challenges, denying a scholarship to a PETA member, and convincing a fellow … Continue reading →
Member Spotlight – Matt Haeffner – On the Water
Hello, all! My name is Matt Haeffner, I am a native Long Islander currently living in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and I joined the NYSOWA in late 2023. I’m a dedicated fisherman and general outdoor enthusiast who enjoys surfcasting, kayaking, and … Continue reading →
NYSOWA Awards 2025
Note: We hope you enjoy this annual highlight of the NYSOWA Excellence in Crafts Writing Awards and the Janice M. Keesler Memorial Photo Awards. nysowa_awards_2025_newsletter_10.97×14.47 NEW YORK STATE OUTDOOR WRITERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES COMMUNICATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS The New York State … Continue reading →
Member Spotlight: Robin Sharpless – Redding Reloading
Redding Reloading Equipment, Cortland, NYFirst and foremost, we are proud to be a Supporting Member of NYSOWA. Redding Reloading Equipment was founded in Virgil, NY in what is described as a former agricultural building, “Read Chicken Coop”, by Burr Bement. … Continue reading →