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 →
Lewiston, N.Y. — George Franke, of Norwich, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the New York State Outdoor Writers Association’s M. Paul Keesler New York Outdoor Citizen Award for all that he has done to preserve the outdoor … 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 →
