I joined NYSOWA in 1988 when my mentor and dear friend Bill Hilts, Sr. suggested that membership would lead to growth and improvement in the craft of outdoor communication. Bill was, as always, correct! Truly membership has its privileges, and … Continue reading →
The New York State Outdoor Writers Association announced the honorees of its communications and photography recognition program at its Annual Awards Banquet, sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and held on Saturday, May 9, at the Glen Falls House, … Continue reading →
Round Top, NY – Steve Zahurak of Schenectady, Board Member with the New York State Outdoor Writers Association, was named the 2026 Pass it On Award winner at its Spring Conference in Round Top. Steve’s contributions to his fellow sportsmen … Continue reading →
Round Top, NY – Tracy Knott of Columbia County was selected as the 2026 recipient of the New York State Outdoor Writers Association’s (NYSOWA) M. Paul Keesler New York Outdoor Citizen Award for all that she has done to preserve … Continue reading →
The NYSOWA Winter Newsletter is now available. Here is the link: NYSOWA Winter 2026 Newsletter Please note future newsletter deadlines: Spring – April 17 Summer – July 17 Fall – Oct. 16 Send submissions to buck@adkhunter.com
Continue reading →NYSOWA Fall 2025 Newsletter (please click on the above link, rather than the photo to the left).
Continue reading →I own a tech company and earn most of my living as a CMOS image sensor layout engineer and PCB design engineer. After eleven years of publishing the newsletters for the NY NWTF State Chapter and the local Syracuse chapter, … Continue reading →
JOE CRANCE Joseph Gary Crance is the son of a retired New York State Forest Ranger. He grew up chasing behind coonhounds with his father in the forests of his hometown of Painted Post, New York, spending thousands of hours … Continue reading →
