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DEER- Fall is over and I

added three deer to a freez-

er which was in danger of

soon being emptied of my

favorite red meat. I am

very fortunate to be able to

hunt in the heart of Ohio’s

most prolific deer range, on

a fantastic Licking County

farm established in 1837.

My wife’s family has

been friends with them for

four generations. This farm

has provided us with doz-

ens of deer over the past

twenty- plus years.

Shooting bucks are a lower

priority to me than going

home with venison in some

form. I always pass on

smaller ones, but don’t turn

down trophy specimens if

one presents an opportuni-

ty.

I took my 182 5/8 non-

typical buck there in 1996

and inexplicably missed

another equally large bruis-

er in 2012 at ninety-five

yards.

In 2014, I let a young, 9-

point 150-class buck walk

away at less than 25 yards

during shotgun season to

allow the antlers to further

mature with age. After re-

viewing trail camera foot-

age taken during the week

prior to shotgun season this

year, I was pleased to see

that it survived and was

still frequenting my little

corner of the woods.

On the Tuesday morning

of this year’s shotgun sea-

son, a large-bodied buck

approached in the extreme-

ly heavy fog around

9:45am. I took turns wip-

ing condensation off my

binoculars, shotgun scope

and glasses as they repeat-

edly fogged up as I tried to

determine if it was the right

one milling around only

forty yards away.

Although I had a feeling

that it was not sporting the

correct headgear, I took a

chance that it was he and

shot it, but it turned out to

be a similar-racked, but

smaller 9-point. Even after

reviewing the trail camera

footage that was taken at

less than 15 yards away, it

was too obscured by the

pea-soup fog to see clearly.

Happily, the meat is

mild and tender, after aging

it for a week and carefully

trimming away all of the

silver skin, connective tis-

sue and fat during the

home butchering process.

Hopefully, the big one will

do me a favor and live

through another year of

bow hunting neighbors and

vehicle traffic to show up

again next year. If not, I

normally have the luxury

of passing on does with

fawns present and button

bucks and happily get to go

home with two or three

barren does.

FISHING- According to

the calendar, we are in the

midst of winter. By the end

of January, ice fishing was

underway in some ponds,

reservoirs, shallow bays

and around some of the

Lake Erie Islands. Since

then, it has all but disap-

peared. We mostly man-

aged to miss super-storm

Jonas and the two –three

President’s Message

By John Hageman

OUTDOOR LORE

Winter 2016 Newsletter of the Outdoor Writers of Ohio

Contributing Writers

W.H. Chip Gross

John Hageman

Mike Mainhart

Gina McKnight

Jim Morris

New OWO Member

Conference Itinerary

Conference Registration

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Kayak Craft Improvement 7

Thomas J. O’Toole

Mentoring Program

Book Review

Dawson Award Deadline

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OWO Directory

Ohio Boating Summit

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12

Product News

Supporting Member News

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Inside this Issue:

John Hageman

President

OUTDOOR

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OWO

We foster the highest standards of journalistic skill and integrity among members, promote the wise use of natural resources, defend the environment against abuse, recognize the media as a public trust and dedi-cate ourselves to truth and conserva-tion without regard for personal gain.

www.outdoorwritersofohio.org

www.facebook.com/OutdoorWritersofOhio

PRESIDENT– John Hageman

VICE PRESIDENT - Mike Mainhart SECRETARY-TREASURER - Guy Denny BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jeff Huxmann Fred Snyder Susie Vance Brenda Layman Scott Carpenter W.H. Chip Gross PAST PRESIDENT

Robert Loewendick

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feet of snow which hit the east coast.

President’s Message continued

PHEASANTS- I just came from a meeting with Ohio’s Division of Wildlife

pheasant biologists and may have to finally accept that after over twenty-

five years of trying to resurrect pheasant populations throughout the state

through habitat projects, we ultimately may be out of luck, with a couple of

minor exceptions.

Hope remains for the Scioto CREP (Conservation Reserve Enhancement

Program), which has over 68,000 acres enrolled in grassland habitat, tempo-

rarily safe from the endless clean rows of corn and soy beans that spelled the

end of the rest of the formerly pheasant-friendly farm belt of western Ohio.

Big Island Wildlife Area and Williams County in the Northwest corner of

the state have the next greatest number of wild pheasants. Efforts are under-

way near Fallsville to restore bobwhite quail populations.

With the impending loss of CREP acreage beginning in two years, without

competitive payments to keep this land idle, expect much of this progress to

be temporary .

2016 CONFERENCE UPDATE

Within this newsletter is the latest draft of the 2016 OWO Annual Confer-

ence itinerary. Thanks for the wisdom of the past presidents who, in addition

to the conference committee, voted to determine the location of the banquet

facility.

Special thanks goes to the conference committee which includes OWO

members Jim and Pat Morris, Mike Mainhart, Celeste Baumgartner and

John Andreoni. OWO Supporting Member Auglaize/Mercer Co. CVB Di-

rector, Donna Grube, and her board, including Milt Miller and Brian Miller

have allowed me to bounce ideas off of them, made suggestions, lined up

activities and introduced me to local contacts.

For anyone who has an interest in camping, the first activity on the docket is

a tour of the Airstream Camper Factory in Jackson Center on Thursday May

12, from 2-4pm. There is no production on Friday, so tours are only availa-

ble Monday-Thursday.

Other highlights include presentations on the Grand Lake St. Marys algae

issue, meet the recently hired Ohio Division of Wildlife Chief Ray Petering,

a seminar by Chip Gross on how to submit work to magazines and a kayak

safety demonstration by certified instructor Mike Mainhart, assisted by his

wife, Dorothy.

Our banquet is again on Friday evening, at the Celina Eagles Lodge along

the shore of Grand Lake St. Marys. On Saturday, Auglaize/Mercer County

CVB Director, Donna Grube, has arranged a tour of the (Neal) Armstrong

Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, followed by dinner.

Within this newsletter is the full itinerary, along with a tear-out registration

form to send to Jim Morris with the conference fee.

*See separate articles within this issue of LORE for further details.

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OWO CRAFT CONTEST- My thanks to Jeff Frischkorn for taking over as contest chair for the annual Out-

door Writers of Ohio Craft Awards Contest. During the business meeting, we will discuss ways to increase

member participation, including a report by a committee of Past President’s regarding their suggestions for up-

dating categories and prizes for the winners.

SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS- While sorting through your work from 2015 for contest entries, if you

found articles that mentions any of our supporting members, please take a few minutes to mail them a copy of

it. Vice-President/Supporting Member Chairman Mike Mainhart and I are both witnesses to how much this in-

fluences their satisfaction with their ongoing membership and support of our organization.

At least one of our supporting members mentions the need for tear sheets as collateral to continue to receive

product discounts. Make a habit of it. It’s a win-win-win situation for them-you and OWO!

2017 CONFERENCE – We are working on the details that will begin the process of having a conference loca-

tion lined up for 2017. We will ask a representative from that location to address our group at our Sunday

breakfast in Celina.

MICHIGAN OUTDOOR WRITERS ASSOCIATION

The Michigan Outdoor Writers Association requested help with judging their craft contest. Thanks to all of the

Outdoor Writers of Ohio members who answered the call to judge one of their contest categories. Their entries

are due March 1st, so expect a packet of articles/photos to arrive shortly thereafter. Their President, Mark Sak

is reciprocating with judging one of our categories this year.

President’s Message Continued

OWO Welcomes a New Member

Chip Gross, the chairman of the Membership Committee, has announced that Jim Carnes

has been approved for membership in the Outdoor Writers of Ohio.

Jim is the state wildlife officer assigned to Highland County. He

lives in Hillsboro with his wife, Michelle.

Directory Information;

Jim Carnes, 7501 Green Road, Hillsboro, OH 45133

Email: mcarnes3@earthlink.net

Home phone: 937-393-8786

Sponsored by Larry Moore

Welcome Jim. Jim Carnes

Submitted Photo

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THURSDAY MAY 12, 2016

11:00: Conference Committee: Meet at Hotel, Holiday Inn Express, (2020 Holiday Drive, Celina (419/586-4919)

2:00-4:00pm: All: Airstream Camper Factory Tour: 419 West Pike St., Jackson Center, Ohio (Meet there)

6:00-9:00pm: Suggested dinner location- Bella’s Italian Grille, 1081 West Bank Road, Celina. Other local options

available by inquiring at the hotel front desk.

9:00pm: Hospitality Room Open, Holiday Inn Express Room # TBA

FRIDAY MAY 13, 2016

7:00-9:00am: Complimentary Continental Breakfast at Hotel

8:00-10:30am: Morning Options

5-Stand, Mercer Co. Sportsman’s Club (7052 SR 703, Celina)

Open House, ODNR, Div. of Wildlife St. Marys Fish Hatchery, 01735 Feeder Road, St. Marys

Ten Point Archery Demonstration at St. Marys State Fish Hatchery Archery Range

11:00-11:45am: Presentation, Dr. Laura Johnson, Heidelberg Univ. “Grand Lake St. Mary’s Algae Issue” at

CJ’s Highmark Restaurant, 1211 Irmscher Blvd., Celina (within sight of the hotel)

12:00-12:45pm: Lunch, CJ’s Highmark

12:45-1:45pm: ODNR Updates:

ODNR Director James Zehringer and ODNR, Div. of Wildlife Chief Ray Petering

2:30-4:00pm:

2:30pm Tour: Lock One and Keepers House, South Water Street (State Route 274), New Bremen

2:30-4:30pm Self Tour: Bicycle/Gem Museum of America, 7 West Monroe Street (SR 274),New Bremen

Outdoor Writers of Ohio Awards Banquet, Celina Eagles Lodge - 1400 East Market Street, Celina

5:30-6:30pm: Supporting Members “Meet & Greet” Members/Cocktail Hour

6:30-9:30: Banquet dinner (Sponsor TBA), Presentation of Awards and Auction

10:00-? : Hospitality Room Open, Holiday inn Express Room # TBA

2016 OWO DRAFT CONFERENCE ITINERARY

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SATURDAY MAY 14, 2016 *SPICE ACTIVITIES (below and/or TBA)

8:00-8:45am: Continental Breakfast at Hotel *Niekamp Farm & Flea Mkt.-St Henry

8:45-9:45am: Past Presidents Meeting at CJ’s Highmark *Ft. Recovery and Museum

10:00-12:00am: OWO Business Mtg. –CJ’s Highmark *Wapakoneta Antique Shops

12:00-1:00pm: (All) Lunch at CJ’s Highmark (Sponsor to be Announced)

1:15-1:45pm: Craft Improvement-Chip Gross- “Tips for Submitting to Magazines”-C J‘s Highmark

2:00-4:00pm: “Kayak Safety Demo”- Meet Mike Mainhart in Hotel Lobby to follow to selected lake site

5:30-6:30pm: Tour of Armstrong Air and Space Museum, 500 Apollo Drive, Wapakoneta

6:30-7:15pm: Dinner at Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Provided by Auglaize/Mercer Co. CVB

7:15pm: Presentation: Auglaize/Mercer Co. CVB, Local attraction and the progress of Grand Lake St. Marys restora-tion, Milt Miller, Lake Improvement Association

9:30pm-? : Hospitality Room Open, Holiday Inn Express Room # TBA

SUNDAY MAY 15, 2016

8:30-9:30am: Breakfast Buffet– CJ’s Highmarks (Sponsor to be Announced)

9:00-9:30am: OWO Board Meeting

9:30: Depart for Optional Activities, 10:00am- 1:00pm, including:

Guided Crappie Fishing at Grand Lake St. Marys or Lake Laramie

Pontoon tours of Grand Lake St. Marys 1:00: Lunch on your own, additional exploring, head home

2016 OWO DRAFT CONFERENCE ITINERARY (Updated 02/05/16)

Armstrong Air and Space Museum

Grand Lake St. Marys

Airstream Camper Factory

Craft Improvement Speakers

Chip Gross

Magazine Tips

Mike Mainhart

Kayak Safety

Holiday Inn Express Celina

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2016 OUTDOOR WRITERS OF OHIO ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

For meal counts, room reservations and tour planning, please fill out completely and return with the $40 per-person

conference registration fee to: Jim Morris, OWO 2615 Fieldstone Ct. Troy, Ohio 45373

Name(s)_____________________________________________________ X $40 = ________________

Contact Info: Phone #:___________________________e-mail: __________________________________________

THURSDAY MAY 12, 2016 Arriving Thursday? ____ Yes ____ No

If so, how many will participate on the Airstream Camper Tour? ____ (419 West Pike St., Jackson Center)

Thursday Dinner- On your own, recommend Bella’s Italian Grille (1801 West Bank Rd., Celina) or others

Are you staying at the Holiday Inn Express Thursday evening? ____ Yes ____ No ____

FRIDAY MAY 13, 2016 Arriving Friday? ____ Yes ____ No

Number planning to attend optional 8:00-10:30am Friday activities: 1) 5-Stand ____ (7052 State Rt. 703)

2) St. Mary State Fish Hatchery Tour ___ 3) 10-Point Archery Display ___ (01735 Feeder Road, St. Marys)

How many are attending Friday Lunch? ____ CJ’s Highmark (1211 Irmscher Blvd., Celina)

How many attending 2:30pm Bicycle Museum or Canal Lock 1 Tours?(7 W. Monroe St., New Bremen)___

How many will attend the Annual Banquet? ____ (Celina Eagle Lodge, 1400 East Market Street, Celina)

Are you staying at the Holiday Inn Express Friday evening? ___ Yes ____ No

SATURDAY MAY 14, 2016 Arriving Saturday? ____ Yes ____ No

OWO Member(s) Planning to Attend Business Meeting ____ Yes ____ No

How many will attend Saturday Lunch? ____ (CJ’s Highmark)

How many attending Chip Gross Magazine Seminar?___ How many attending Kayak Safety Seminar?___

How many attending the Armstrong Air and Space Museum Tour? ____ (500 Apollo Drive, Wapakoneta)

How many attending Saturday Dinner at Armstrong Air and Space Museum? ____

Are you staying at Holiday Inn Express Saturday evening? ____ Yes ____ No

SUNDAY MAY 15, 2016 How many will attend Sunday Brunch? ____ 8:30am-CJ’s Highmark Restaurant

How many will attend morning outings: Pontoon Boat Tour? ___ Fishing Trip Boat and/or Shoreline?____

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Conference Kayak Craft Improvement

I will offer a Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking basic course as a craft improve-

ment seminar at this year’s OWO Conference. It will be a condensed class due to time re-

straints. For sure, we can cover basic safety along with paddling strokes/skills as long as we

can find a calm stretch of water on Lake St Marys.

I would like to demonstrate a few rescue techniques however that involves getting wet and

the water temperature at the time of our conference will play a big role on whether we can

safely do it. If not, we will do some mock shore-side demonstrations. I’m sure I can give eve-

ryone a general idea on the subject.

We will monitor the water temp as we get close to the conference.

What to bring

Properly fitted PFD (must wear)

Kayak

If anyone has an extra bilge pump, bring it (I have one)

Appropriate clothing

If we get a chance to do some rescues we will be in the water. If you are interested in

participating in rescues, layer up with synthetic materials or a wet suit if you have one.

Footwear you don’t mind getting wet , the lake bottom surface is unknown.

Dry clothes

Topics to be covered, depending on the weather include:

General safety

Paddling skills and techniques including maneuvers and strokes

Rescues including controlled capsize, self and assisted rescue

I’m sure John will have a sign-up in the conference agenda when we get to that point.

I’m proud to announce that I became an ACA certified Level 1 Kayak Instructor last June.

ACA recommends a 5-1 instructor to class ratio, especially if we conduct on the water proce-

dures or any rescues. Beyond that I need an assistant.

I’ve passed on a lot of my knowledge to Dorothy. She is well respected and qualified within

the Division of Watercraft as a volunteer assistant for several events that we help with. I

would feel comfortable with her assistance for a group of up-to ten.

Any more and I’ll need some help from a few of the more experienced paddlers in the organi-

zation or we can work with smaller groups one at a time for the water portions of the session.

We’ll have a great time and learn a some new things.

Mike Mainhart

ACA# 34630901

Level1: Instructor

By Mike Mainhart

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Remembering Thomas J. O’Toole

Thomas J. O’Toole, a member of OWO since 1983, passed away on

January 17, 2016. The OWO membership extends our sympathies,

prayers and love to his wife , Joanne. They collaborated together on

projects and were always seen together. He will certainly be missed.

Tom’s obituary appeared in the News Herald. It is reproduced below..

Funeral Mass for Thomas Joseph O'Toole of Willoughby, will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January

23, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Church, 37940 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.

Mr. O'Toole passed away Jan. 17, 2016, at his residence.

Born May 14, 1935, in Cleveland, he had been a lifelong resident of Lake County.

He received his early education at James A. Garfield Elementary School in Willoughby Hills and

then graduated from Cathedral Latin High School. Tom earned his bachelor's degree from John Car-

roll University in University Heights, where he majored in English and journalism, and was the sen-

ior editor of the university's weekly newspaper. He was honorably discharged after serving two

years in the U.S. Army in the Washington, D.C. area.

Tom married Joanne R. Cavoli of Lakewood and the couple went to Europe on a long work-

ing honeymoon, as he was writing travel features for a local daily newspaper. They were honored to

have a private audience with Pope John Paul VI. He and his wife wrote by-lined articles that ap-

peared in a wide cross-section of major newspapers and magazines throughout North America and

across Canada. Their travels took them to many areas of the world.

Both he and his wife were active members of a number of state, regional and national journal-

ism organizations, and they had been fortunate to win many awards from all of them, including the

national Society of American Travel Writers. He and his wife were multiple award winners in the

national Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition.

Tom was also an active member of the Outdoor Writers of Ohio, Association of Great Lake

Outdoor Writers and the Outdoor Writers Association of America, a life member of the Ohio News

Photographers Association, and a retired member of the National Press Photographers Association

and National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Locally, Tom continued his membership in the B.P.O. Elks, Fraternal Order of Police Associ-

ates, and was a former member of Rotary International, Catholic Service Bureau, Mensa, Willough-

by Chamber of Commerce, and the Irish-American Club. He was also a third degree in the Knights

of Columbus, an officer for the Lake Count0y Mental Health Clinic and served on the executive

board of the Northeast Ohio Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Tom and his wife were baseball

fans and long term season ticket holders. He was affectionately known as "The Hat Man."

Tom was the beloved husband of 50 years to Joanne R. (nee Cavoli) O'Toole; and brother-in-

law of Marlene (Ramsey) Melugin, Mary Ellen Cavoli and Constance Renee (Gerard) Fleminks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Martha O'Toole.

Family will receive friends from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church prior to the Mass.

The family requests no flowers please. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's name are suggested to

Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110, or to your favorite

charity .

Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and

Mentor.

To leave condolences for the family or light a memorial candle, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.

Published in The News-Herald on Jan. 22, 2016

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OWO Mentoring Program is Up and Running:

Please Take Advantage of Us!

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Are you an OWO member looking to

sharpen your outdoor communications skills

in a particular area? Have you concentrated

your communications efforts in a certain area

during the past but would like to explore a

new area or two of outdoor communications?

If so, a new mentoring program for OWO

members is now available, and best of all it’s

free! All you have to do if you’d like help is

to contact any of the OWO members listed

below. Their contact information is in the

OWO annual Directory.

Thanks to all who volunteered to be

mentors. If you’re not on the list as a mentor

but are willing to be, just contact me (Chip

Gross) and I’ll gladly add you. If anyone

identifies any categories that are not listed but

should be, please let me know that, too.

As I envision this program working,

most mentoring will be done either over the

phone or via email. But if people live close

enough together I could see the two getting

together for a face-to-face session from time

to time.

OWO mentors have many years of

outdoor communications knowledge to share,

so feel free to take advantage of that accumu-

lative wisdom. This new mentoring program

is just another benefit of belonging to a pro-

fessional outdoor communicators’ association

such as OWO.

Mentors are listed alphabetically:

By W. H. “Chip” Gross

Books:

Chip Gross

Bob Loewendick

Magazines:

Celeste Baumgartner

Chip Gross

Paul Liikala

Still Photography:

Mike Mainhart

Art Weber

Video Photography and Web Design:

Jeff Huxmann

Radio:

Chip Hart

Newspapers

Steve Pollick

Lecturing / Slide Programs:

Chip Gross

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Book Review

Understanding Coyotes: The Comprehensive Guide for Hunt-

ers, Photographers and Wildlife Observers written by Michael

Huff , is a comprehensive book about coyotes. The book is pre-

sented in a format that is enjoyable and easy to read. The author

spent years studying the collective body of coyote research and

thousands of hours in the field.

. Whether you are a coyote hunter, deer hunter, photogra-

pher, wildlife observer, or enthusiast, you will find this book

fascinating and beneficial. It will give you a true appreciation

of the coyote.

Order a copy today and expand your appreciation of this

amazing animal and learn how you can apply the knowledge in

this book to get close to coyotes in the wild!

The author writes “The coyote is the most intelligent and

adaptable predator in the North American continent today, be-

ing found in all of the contiguous United Sates and Canadian

provinces. They can be beneficial as well as destructive, de-

pending on what they are doing and where they are found. To

learn about them, we need access to all of the information we

can acquire."

“This book is an asset to all who want to know more about coy-

otes.”

By Gina McKnight

Michael Huff is a member of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Associa-

tion and the Outdoor Writers Association of America.

In October 2015, he published his first book, "Understanding Coyotes: The

Comprehensive Guide for Hunters, Photographers, and Wildlife Observers.

If you should like to consider reading or reviewing the book, and sharing it

with your readership, the author will send you a complimentary copy.

Contact Michael Huff at paghuff@gmail.com.

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2016 Dawson Award

The deadline for nominating letters to be received for the 2016 Bruce Dawson Memorial Award

will be March 1, 2016. At that time, nominations will close and the entries will be put together for

presentation to the board for a vote.

Remember, this year for the first time, any non-winning organization nominated during the past

five years will be considered. So far this year, we have one new applicant.

If you know of a non-profit Ohio organization that protects wildlife, teaches people (especially

kids) about the outdoors, promotes conservation and does not receive any government assistance,

please consider nominating it.

Email applications only will be accepted at jmorris99@frontier.com. To nominate a group or indi-

vidual, send the name, the contact person, his or her phone number and email address, a brief histo-

ry of accomplishments, funding and goals. State in 200 words or less why the organization is wor-

thy of the award.

Anyone can submit a nomination. Previous winners are ineligible.

By Jim Morris

Work has begun on the 2016 Outdoor Writers of Ohio’s Directory. The membership renewal

form completed by each member and sent with the annual dues is a vital part of the information

contained in your personal directory listing.

History has demonstrated that many members do not use the renewal form to update the di-

rectory information as requested. Consequently, in the near future you will receive an email

that contains a copy of your listing as it appeared the 2015 OWO Directory.

Please take a careful look at that listing and make any changes that you would like to be

made. Once changes have been made, you will receive another email to verify that the listing is

correct.

Members who have more that one email address will need to identify their preferred address.

This email address will appear in the directory in bold type.

Supporting Members, if you would like to make changes to your directory listing, please con-

tact Supporting Member Chairman, Mike Mainhart . You may email him at

mmainhart@earthlink.net or you may reach him by phone at 330-856-6394 .

OWO Directory Is Under Construction

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Ohio Boating Summit

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will hold the second annual

Ohio Boating Summit on Wednesday, March 23, at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H

Center, located at 2201 Fred Taylor Drive on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University

(OSU). People interested in paddling, fishing or boating in Ohio are encouraged to attend this sum-

mit offered by the ODNR Division of Watercraft.

“Ohio is a boating destination for families that enjoy boating together, but don’t always have the

time to travel far from home,” said Mike Miller, chief of the ODNR Division of Watercraft. “We are

excited to provide them with a conference to learn more about improved boating opportunities and

innovative trends in recreational boating.”

The summit will provide an opportunity for a number of experts to share their experiences and

create a dialogue between ODNR boating constituents, boating partners and the public. This summit

will encourage a forum for networking while educating attendees on the current topics and trends in

boating in the Buckeye State.

The keynote speaker will be Brewster Rhoads, former executive director for Green Umbrella, an

organization that has worked to combine the efforts of many environmental and outdoor organiza-

tions in the Greater Cincinnati region.

Presentation topics include:

Paddling Destinations and Activities

The Ohio River: Unveiling Ohio’s Best Kept Boating Secret

Life Jacket Trends and the Wear It! Campaign

Innovations in Side Scan Sonar

Examining Factors of Recreational Boating Accidents

Caesar Creek Marina Project

Post-Summit OSU Student and Professional Networking Reception

The one-day conference will be held on March 23, 2006 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New this

year, immediately following the summit, is an OSU and ODNR natural resources networking recep-

tion that is free for all interested students and professionals. Registration is $25 for individuals, $10

for groups of six or more and students are free with a valid student ID. The opportunity to earn con-

tinuing education units (CEU) credits for this event is available. Lunch may be purchased for $11.50

for people who preregister for the summit.

Registration is available online or by credit card, check or cash the day of the summit beginning

at 8 a.m. or by contacting Dawn Potter at 614-265-6412 or dawn.potter@dnr.state.oh.us or Susan

Sheley at 614-265-6485 or susan.sheley@dnr.state.oh.us. Doors open at 8 a.m. For more infor-

mation on the 2016 Ohio Boating Summit or registration, go to http://watercraft.ohiodnr.gov/

boatingsummit.

The ODNR Division of Watercraft is responsible for boating safety, education and law enforcement

on all waters of the state. This statewide area includes the near shore area along 451 miles of the

Ohio River, approximately half the entire surface area of Lake Erie, more than 605 inland lakes and

more than 60,000 miles of inland streams, rivers and other waterways.

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New From Thundermist Lure Company

Thundermist Lure Company announces that its popular

T-Turns swivel is now available in a new smaller size and

larger size, opening up even more opportunities for use!

The new X-Small size is rated at 20 lbs. and is “perfect” for

many applications such as finesse fishing or ice fishing,

where visibility is a factor.

The new X-Large size is rated at 125 lbs. and is “perfect” for

large game fish – especially for those big salt water fish!

Now available in 5 sizes, the “T-turn” will quickly become

your favorite 3-way swivel. Available sizes include 20 lb., 35 lb., 55 lb., 85 lb. and 125 lb. capaci-

ty. The “T-Turn” contains high quality, smooth performing, rolling swivels, which minimize line

twist & maximize action. The middle swivel is “sandwiched” between two black beads, allowing

for a free, 360 degree rotation and is great for use in both fresh water and salt water applications.

Misty Minnow and American Smelt

Crank Baits

The Misty Minnow and American Smelt crank baits

are the latest custom designed crank baits, by

Thundermist Lure Company.

The shape of the new Misty Minnow and American

Smelt crankbaits are hand-designed by Thundermist‘s

engineers, to be natural looking and realistic.

Each crankbait has a high quality finish complimented

by Thundermist’s custom colors, including dots

around the head, a realistic eye, and a scale pattern.

Available colors include Silver, Gold, Silver/

Chartreuse, Silver/Blue., Silver/Purple, and Natural

With a fish-enticing action. Both models come with

internal rattles and super sharp hooks. They can be

fished at slow, medium or fast speeds and are rated for

fresh and salt water.

The Misty Minnow comes in three sizes, in sinking or

suspending models for small panfish to large game

fish. MRSP’s are $5.99 to $6.99.

The Stingnose Jigging Spoon was spe-

cially designed to capitalize on a fish’s

natural instinct to attack the head of bait

fish. The hook on the Stingnose is

located at the head, which means more

hook ups, better hook sets and more fish

landed.

Along with its’ natural shape and realistic

looking eye, the Stingnose has an

enticing fall which simulates an injured

bait fish and attracts more fish.

Ready for both fresh and salt water appli-

cations, the high quality chrome finish

Stingnose Jigging Spoon is great for all

game fish.

The Stingnose comes in eight sizes for

ice fishing to larger game fish.

Pricing ranges from $3.99 US MRSP to

$6.99 US MRSP The American Smelt is available in:

One size (4 ½” dives 16 - 20 ft – suspending)

They are great for all gamefish.

MRSP is $8.99 USF.

Stingnose

Jigging Spoon

For inquires regarding all Thundermist

products, call: 905-225-0130

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Browning Debuts Cutting Edge Line of Crossbows

A new line of Browning crossbows was debuted during the ATA

Show in Louisville, Kentucky, January 5-7, 2016.

The new line of Browning crossbows have been designed from

the ground up and will include innovative patent pending fea-

tures not available on any other crossbow in the market.

Initial models in the Browning crossbow line will be in the

ZeroSeven series. Included in the new line will be the OneSixOne and OneSixTwo crossbows.

Both bows feature the new patent pending flight track hook groove, Triggertech ADF (Anti-Dry

Fire) trigger system and three picatinny rails on the flight track.

The OneSixTwo comes with the Browning Crank Cocking Device (CCD) installed from the

factory. It comes completely assembled, and will ship in the Browning TPS (Total Protection

System) hard travel case. The CCD is also available as an accessory for the OneSixOne. The

OneSixOne ships “mostly assembled”. Both bows come with multi-reticle illuminated scopes.

All Browning crossbow packages will include three Browning arrows.

The OneSixOne will come in black and is rated for 350 FPS while the OneSixTwo will come in

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country and is rated to 370 FPS.

“We are very excited to be able to produce Browning Crossbows in 2016,” said BJ Wolf, Di-

rector of Brand Management Browning Crossbows. “We know that the quality and perfor-

mance of the new line of crossbows will hold up to the same quality and tradition that Browning

is know for.”

For more information on Browning Crossbows, visit www.BrowningCrossbows.com.

Browning Crossbows is represented by

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AKRON, OH - State Wildlife Officer Field Supervisor Peter Novotny has

been named the district manager for Wildlife District Three in Akron, Ohio,

according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Wildlife

District Three serves 19 northeast Ohio counties.

“Pete’s work experience has prepared him to meet the demands of this lead-

ership role as a district manager for the ODNR Division of Wildlife,” said

ODNR Division of Wildlife Assistant Chief Sue Howard. “Pete is very cus-

tomer-oriented and he intends to work with our conservation partners to

manage Ohio’s precious wildlife resources.”

Novotny replaces Doug Miller who retired May 2015. Novotny assumed his new position Decem-

ber 27.

“I am excited at this opportunity which I’ve dreamed about since I was hired by Division of Wild-

life 20 years ago,” said Novotny. “I look forward to reconnecting with sportsmen and women and

to developing relationships with all outdoor enthusiasts.”

Novotny earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wittenberg University. A native of Cleveland and

a 1990 graduate of St. Ignatius High School, Novotny started his career with ODNR Division of

Wildlife in 1995 as a phone operator at the District One Headquarters in Columbus. After graduat-

ing from the Wildlife Officer Academy in 1996, Novotny served an At-large position in central

Ohio until he was placed in Harrison County later that year. In 2002, he was pro-

moted to Field Supervisor, overseeing state wildlife officers in seven northeast

Ohio counties.

Novotny resides in Cadiz, Ohio with his wife and two teenage sons who value

traditions offered by the outdoors.

ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural re-

sources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.com.

New Manager of Wildlife District Three Announced

Peter Novotny

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New From B & M Pole Company

PRO-STAFF Spinning Reel

It doesn’t say PRO-STAFF for nothing...

Anglers enjoy smooth action, tough performance, and lots of fun. This little

workhorse has a silky-smooth drag for longlining, spider rigging, or any

trolling technique.

The Pro-Staff Spinning Real features a stainless steel cap and options for

both right- and left-hand retrieves. 5BB (4+1), 5.1:1gear ratio, with line

capacities of: 4lb/220yds, 6lb/150 yds, or 8lb/100 yds.

Item PRO100

Ratio 5.1:1

Price: $39.99

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Visit Ashtabula County

Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum is showing free films

with popcorn and beverages at 1pm each Saturday in February.

February 13 - "Selma"

February 20 - "Captive Heart"

February 27 - "Mississippi Burning"

For more information call (440) 964-8168

Hubbard House, once code named Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard

and The Great Emporium, is listed on the US Department of the

Interior’s National Register of Historic Places.

Winter Above Conneaut Creek Join the Cleveland Museum of Natural History at their Hubbard Preserve

for an easy hike and take in the breathtaking view above Conneaut Creek.

February 13, Noon - 3pm.

Registration required.

(216) 231-4600, ext. 3505

rboronka@cmnh.org

Murder Mystery Dinners Join The Winery at Spring Hill for their Murder Mystery Dinner Theatres.

To purchase tickets by phone (440) 466-0626, email at in-

fo@thewineryatspringhill.com, or at the winery 6062 S. Ridge Rd. W.,

Geneva 44041. $55 per person (10% discount if purchased 2 weeks in ad-

vance). www.thewineryatspringhill.com

March 4: The Trial of Max Merlot

April 1: Spare Us From Murder

Staying the night? The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake offers pack-

ages starting at $285 per couple, which includes an over night stay

and 2 tickets to The Winery at Spring Hill's Murder Mystery Diner.

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Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Honored

Travelers along I-77 at the Stark County- Tuscarawas County line may notice a flurry of construction

vehicle activity 24 hours a day on the east side of the interstate. This activity is the implementation of

the Project Plan for major rehabilitation to ensure the future reliability of the 80-year-old Bolivar

Dam.

The Project Plan includes construction of a 3-feet wide by 144-feet deep by 4,500-feet long barrier

on the upstream side of the dam which will substantially reduce seepage beneath the dam and

preserve the integrity of its operation. Construction is expected to be completed in three years.

In recognition of the efforts to create and implement the plan, the Huntington District of the US

Army Corps of Engineers has recognized the Bolivar Dam team as the Dam Safety Project Delivery

Team of the Year. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) was a major partner

in this effort..

The Corps’ notification letter reads, “This honor recognizes delivery of a quality product on an

aggressive timeline and within budget while meeting commitments to customers and stakeholders

alike. The Project Delivery Team demonstrated the principles of the Project Management Plan,

implementing integrated risk management practices, and incorporating best practices and lessons

learned from other projects.” The Huntington District of the USACE covers 45,000 square miles and

parts of five states including Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina.

"The MWCD is committed to its role as the local cost-share sponsor in its partnership with the

Huntington District of the USACE for the critical work to protect this valuable infrastructure in the

Muskingum River Watershed," stated MWCD executive director/secretary, John M. Hoopingarner.

MWCD will contribute $37.9 million, or 23 percent of the $165 million Bolivar Dam construction

project as part of the local cost-share. Funding from MWCD is through the maintenance assessment

and supplemented by District oil and gas revenues.

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, a political subdivision of the state, was organized

in 1933 to develop and implement a plan to reduce flooding and conserve water for beneficial public

uses in the Muskingum River Watershed. The Muskingum River Watershed is the largest wholly

contained watershed covering 8,000 square miles throughout 18 counties in Ohio. The District’s 16

reservoirs and dams have been credited for saving an estimated $11.1 billion worth of potential

property damage from flooding, according to the federal government.

In addition, over 5.5 million customers a year use the District’s recreational facilities throughout

Eastern Ohio which bolsters the region’s economy and augments the quality of life for Ohio’s

residents. For more information about the MWCD visit www.mwcd.org.

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February 19-28, 2016, Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show

February 19-21, 2016, Great American Fly Fishing Expo

February 25-28, 2016, Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo

February 27, 2016 Ohio Natural History Conference, Ohio History Center, Columbus

March 1, 2016 Deadline for Dawson Award Nominations

March 12, 2016, Ohio Reptile Conference , Ohio History Center, Columbus

April 12, 2016, Wildlife Diversity Conference , Ohio Union, OSU Campus

May 12-15, 2016, OWO Annual Conference, Celina

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