04-22-2008, 05:10 PM
Missoula, Montana ' Noted author and educator Jon Young will keynote Outdoor Writers Association of America's conference June 21-24, 2008, in Bismarck, North Dakota.
<br>Young knows not only how to listen to nature, but how to teach many of nature's unique languages. Young first began his outdoor career as a student of famous tracker Tom Brown Jr., and after college founded the Wilderness Awareness School. He created programs geared toward both youths and adults, and is the author of several books and audio series. Two of his most popular classes, "Interpreting Bird Language" and "Animal Tracking," highlight this year's conference theme, 'Listening to Nature.'<br>
<br>Dr. Valerius Geist, one of North America's best-known wildlife research biologists, is identified for his studies on social dynamics of elk, moose, bighorn sheep and other wild ungulates. At OWAA's 81st conference, Geist will present the North American Wildlife Conservation Model and participate on a panel titled, 'The Future of Hunting in North America for Youths.'<br>
<br>This summer's OWAA conference will also highlight numerous skills enhancement workshops, including sessions on marketing and pricing photography, featuring noted photographers Tim Christie, Richard and Susan Day, and Jim Smith.<br>
<br>Jim Ferguson, the creator and host of the 'Great American Outdoor Trails Radio Magazine,' will lead sessions on podcasting and syndication.<br>
<br>Attend workshops on blogging, how to self-publish books, Web site design, and noted 'Dakota Backroads' host Tony Dean will speak on garnering sponsors.<br>
<br>Syndicated television personalities Babe Winkelman and Ron Schara will cover positive and negative impacts of the TV image of the hunter and the hunting industry. Attend several forums including a panel session on global warming featuring Doug Inkley, the National Wildlife Federation's senior scientist, and James M. Taylor of the Heartland Institute.<br>
<br>See the full conference agenda at www.owaa.org. Click 'Annual Conference' and then 'Agenda.'<br>
<br>OWAA's 2008 conference will be held at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck, N.D., June 21-24. Lodging information: http://www.owaa.org/conf-2008/travel-housing.html.
<br>Young knows not only how to listen to nature, but how to teach many of nature's unique languages. Young first began his outdoor career as a student of famous tracker Tom Brown Jr., and after college founded the Wilderness Awareness School. He created programs geared toward both youths and adults, and is the author of several books and audio series. Two of his most popular classes, "Interpreting Bird Language" and "Animal Tracking," highlight this year's conference theme, 'Listening to Nature.'<br>
<br>Dr. Valerius Geist, one of North America's best-known wildlife research biologists, is identified for his studies on social dynamics of elk, moose, bighorn sheep and other wild ungulates. At OWAA's 81st conference, Geist will present the North American Wildlife Conservation Model and participate on a panel titled, 'The Future of Hunting in North America for Youths.'<br>
<br>This summer's OWAA conference will also highlight numerous skills enhancement workshops, including sessions on marketing and pricing photography, featuring noted photographers Tim Christie, Richard and Susan Day, and Jim Smith.<br>
<br>Jim Ferguson, the creator and host of the 'Great American Outdoor Trails Radio Magazine,' will lead sessions on podcasting and syndication.<br>
<br>Attend workshops on blogging, how to self-publish books, Web site design, and noted 'Dakota Backroads' host Tony Dean will speak on garnering sponsors.<br>
<br>Syndicated television personalities Babe Winkelman and Ron Schara will cover positive and negative impacts of the TV image of the hunter and the hunting industry. Attend several forums including a panel session on global warming featuring Doug Inkley, the National Wildlife Federation's senior scientist, and James M. Taylor of the Heartland Institute.<br>
<br>See the full conference agenda at www.owaa.org. Click 'Annual Conference' and then 'Agenda.'<br>
<br>OWAA's 2008 conference will be held at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck, N.D., June 21-24. Lodging information: http://www.owaa.org/conf-2008/travel-housing.html.