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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Lewiston, N.Y. — Jerrod Vila, of Amsterdam, board member with the New York State Outdoor Writers Association, was named the 2025 Pass it On Award winner at its spring conference in Lewiston. Villa’s contributions to his fellow sportsmen – young … Continue reading →
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 →
