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 →
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 →
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 →
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 May 15-18, 2025 Register: https://app.joinit.com/o/nysowa/event/aaeerzXoL6RHTcA8w?discount=buck@adkhunter.com 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
