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 →
Member Spotlight: Capt. Ned Librock – Catching Dreams Charters
Capt. Ned Librock – Catching Dreams Charters My name is Ned Librock, and I reside in Pendleton, New York (Niagara County) with my wife Sharon. We are blessed to have two adult children and five grandkids all living within ten … Continue reading →
Member Spotlight: Tony Colyer-Pendas – The Conservationist Magazine
Tony Colyer-Pendas Assistant Editor – New York State Conservationist I am a first-generation Cuban American who grew up outside of Miami, Florida. I went to college near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, lived in San Francisco, California for a few years, and eventually settled … Continue reading →
NYSOWA Spring Conference – Niagara Falls
NYSOWA Spring Conference May 15-18, 2025 Register: https://app.joinit.com/o/nysowa/event/[email protected] Where: Niagara Crossing Hotel and Spa, 100 Center Street, Lewiston, NY Call to reserve your room soon – there is a limited block of NYSOWA rooms. Be sure to ask for them … Continue reading →
NYSOWA Opens Nominations for New York M. Paul Keesler Outdoor Citizen Award
New York State Outdoor Writers Association to honor an individual or organization. The 2025 NYSOWA M. Paul Keesler New York Outdoor Citizen Award will be presented to an individual or organization that has effectively raised the public’s awareness of outdoor … Continue reading →
NYSOWA Seeks Nominations for 2025 Pass It On Award
The New York State Outdoor Writers Association reminds members that nominations are now open for the 2025 Pass It On Award. Initiated by Bass Pro Shops, this annual award honors the person who has done the most to “pass … Continue reading →
Member Spotlight – Bill Hilts Jr., NYSOWA Board Member
Bill Hilts, Jr. – Board of Directors Bill Hilts, Jr. of Lockport, NY (in Niagara County): I’m a bit of a legacy of sorts with my father, Bill, Sr., a founding member of the group. While he is no longer … Continue reading →
Member Spotlight – Frank Campbell of the Niagara County Tourism
Frank Campbell of the Niagara County Tourism Frank Campbell is the Director of Outdoor Promotions for Destination Niagara USA and the Sportfishing Coordinator for Niagara County. Under the guidance of former promotions director Bill Hilts Jr., Niagara County has been … Continue reading →