Tom Cross, Executive Director
509 E. Main St., P.O. Box 577, West Union, OH 45693
Phone: 937-544-5639; Toll Free: 877-232-6764; Fax: 937-544-6957
Email: info@adamscountytravel.org; tomcross@adamscountytravel.org
Web: www.adamscountytravel.org
No place like Adams County, most wildlife diversity of any county in Ohio. Thriving Amish community, bird watching, wildflowers, natural prairies, home to the 15,000 acre Edge of Appalachia Preserve, and Ohio’s only wilderness area in Shawnee State Forest.

Jim Mahon, Director of Marketing & Communications
John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill Street, Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330-374-7560 or 800-245-4254; Fax: 330-374-7626
Email: jmahon@visitakron-summit.org
Web: www.akron.travel
The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau promotes Greater Akron/Summit County as an ideal destination for meetings, conventions, expositions, group tours and leisure travel pursuits. Our office is a clearinghouse for area travel/tourism information.

Mark Winchell, Executive Director
1850 Austinburg Rd., Austinburg, OH 44010
Phone: 800-3-DROP-IN or 440-275-3202; Fax: 440-275-3210
Email: mwinchell@visitashtabulacounty.com
Web: www.VisitAshtabulaCounty.com
Visitor information, maps, guides, driving tours & regional promotions.

Paige Alost, Executive Director, Email, palost@athensohio.com
Jenna Dill, Marketing Director, Email, j.dill@athensohio.com
667 E. State St., Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740-592-1819; Fax: 740-593-7365
Web: www.athensohio.com
The ACCVB provides tourism information for Athens County, Ohio.

Donna Grube, Executive Director
900 Edgewater Drive, St. Marys, OH 45885
Phone: 419-394-1294; Fax: 419-394-1642
Email: SeeMore@bright.net
Web: SeeMore.org
The Auglaize & Mercer Counties Convention & Visitors Bureau promotes tourism in the two County Area including the fishing, hunting, boating, biking, hiking and other outdoor activities in the Grand Lake St. Marys Region.

Jack Wells, President
P.O. Box 231, West Point, MS 39773
Phone: 662-494-5092; Fax: 662-494-7211
Email: jack@bnmpoles.com
Web: www.bnmpoles.com
Importer & distributor of fishing products.

Chad Shearer, Director of Media Relations
1685 Boggs Rd., Ste. 300, Duluth, GA 30096
Phone: 770-449-4687
Email: chad@bpiguns.com
Web: www.cva.com
CVA is the country’s leading muzzleloading manufacturer. CVA also makes centerfire rifles. The companies under the BPI Outdoors family include CVA, PowerBelt Bullets, Quaker Industries, Bergara Barrels and Bergara Custom Rifles.

Contact: Scott Croft, Director Public Relations
880 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone: 703-461-2864; Fax: 703-461-2845
Email: scroft@boatus.com
Web: www.BoatUSAngler.com and www.BoatUS.com
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the nation’s largest organization of recreational boaters. It’s BoatUS Angler membership offers on-the-water towing for disabled fishing boats, roadside assistance for both boat trailers and tow vehicles, feature-rich fishing boat insurance, the “Weigh-to-Win” tournament cash program and money-saving benefits. It also provides government lobbying efforts to fight unfair regulation, taxes, and fees, and offers consumer protection, safety and clean boating programs from a sister organization, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, a nonprofit education and research organization more than a dozen programs targeting boaters. Visit BoatUSAngler.com.

Jim Irvine, Chairman
15 West Winter St., Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 440-503-3011; Fax: 614-474-8143
Email: jirvine@buckeyefirearms.org
Web: www.buckeyefirearms.org
Buckeye Firearms Assoc. is a grassroots political action committee dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of Ohio citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities, including self-defense, hunting, competition and recreation.

Paul Arnhold, PR Manager
9200 Cody, Overland Park, KS 66214
Phone: 913-752-3400
Email: parnhold@bushnell.com
Website: www.bushnell.com
Bushnell Outdoor Products has been an industry leader in sports optics for more than 60 years. Guided by a vision to provide the highest quality and most reliable and affordable sports optics and outdoor accessories on the market, Bushnell strives to enhance the experience of every outdoor pursuit, whether it is your first or a lifelong passion. Today, the Bushnell family of brands includes Butler Creek, Final Approach, Hoppe’s, Millett, Night Optics, Primos, Simmons, Stoney Point, Tasco, Uncle Mike’s, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement and three leading eyewear brands: Bolle, Cebe and Serengeti.

Debbie Robinson, Executive Director
627 Wheeling Ave., Suite 200, Cambridge, OH 43725
Phone: 740-432-2022; Toll Free: 800-933-5480; Fax: 740-432-5976
Email: info@VisitGuernseyCounty.com
Web: www.VisitGuernseyCounty.com
Start your outdoor adventures in Cambridge/Guernsey County, located at the intersection of Interstates 70 & 77 in southeast Ohio. Contact us for your vacation guide, including information on camping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, walking trails, and other outdoor activities. Motorcycle enthusiasts will find ideal twisting and scenic roads. Visit Salt Fork State Park, Seneca Lake, the Wilds, the Living Word Outdoor Drama, Historic Downtown Cambridge, glass factories, museums, antique shops and more! Home of Dickens Victorian Village.

Amy Rutledge, Director
P.O. Box 505, Carrollton, OH 44615
Phone: 330-627-0103; Fax: 330-627-3647
Email: amyk@carrollcountyohio.com
Web: www.carrollcountyohio.com
Carroll County welcomes the outdoorsman with a wide variety of sporting activities. Swim, fish, boat, sail, hike and camp at Atwood or Leesville Lakes. The lush countryside of the county is home to plenty of deer, turkey and other wildlife to please hunters and photographers alike. There are two public hunting areas. Trap shooting and archery ranges are available to help you hone your skills.

Debbie Stamper, Executive Director
13 N. South St., Wilmington, OH 45177
Phone: 937-382-1738; Toll Free: 877-428-4748; Fax: 937-382-1738
Email: dstamper@clintoncountyohio.com
Web: www.clintoncountyohio.com
Located in the golden triangle of Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus, Clinton County is home to Cowan Lake State Park, Caesar’s Creek State Park, nature preserves and CCFSA, which holds national and world skeet, rifle and archery tournaments. Call today for more information.

c/o Blue Heron Communications
Josh Ward
3260 Marshall Ave., Norman, OK 73072
Phone: 800-654-3766; Fax: 405-364-5447Customer Hotline: 800-835-3278
Email: josh@blueheroncomm.com
Web: www.coleman.com
As an international leader in the innovations and marketing of outdoor products, the Coleman Company, Inc. helps people have fun and make memories by providing the gear integral to their favorite outdoor experiences. The company’s products include its legendary lanterns and stoves, as well as coolers, tents, sleeping bags, airbeds, backpacks, furniture and grills under the Coleman® brand. Additionally, the company provides flotation devices, towables, rainwear, waders, hunting and fishing gear as well as safety and survival equipment under its Stearns®, Sevylor®, Sospenders®, Hodgman®, Mad Dog Gear®  and Helium® brands. Founded in 1905 and based in Wichita, Kansas, Coleman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jarden Corporation and can be found online at www.coleman.com.

Randy Ferguson, Director Mktg. & Comm.
8884 Mercer Pike Meadville, PA 16335
Phone: 814-336-2404
Email: Rferguson@ernstsedd.com
Web: www.ernstseed.com
Ernst Conservation Seeds specializes in native and naturalized seeds and plant materials for restoration, reclamation, conservation applications and habitat development.

Kathy LeVeck, Marketing Director
124 West Main Street Suite 200, Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: (740)654-5929; Fax: (740-687-0273)
Toll Free: (800)626-1296
Email: kathy@visitfairfieldcounty.org
Web: www.visitfairfieldcounty.org
Mobile Web: www.visitfairfieldcounty.mobi
The Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau is primarily a marketing organization charged with increasing tourism in Fairfield County.Experience Fairfield County! Most original covered bridges in Ohio, museums showcasing everything from glassware to motorcycles, thousands of acres of parks. View our Travel Guide online at www.visitfairfieldcounty.org or call (800) 626-1296.

Brian Licht, Treasurer
14 Virginia Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110
Phone: 216-481-0252
Email: vonlicht@sbcglobal.net
Represents Ohio State Parks, Division of Watercraft and Ohio State Forest Officers.

Jessica Kallam, Press Relations Manager
P.O. Box 1776, Madison, NC 27025-1776
Phone: 800-243-9700
Email: jessica.kallam@remington.com
Web: www.remington.com, www.marlinfirearms.com, www.hr1817.com, www.parkergunmakers.com, www.bushmaster.com
Freedom Group is the world’s premier family of firearms, ammunition and related products. Our companies are dedicated to providing innovative products to the hunting, shooting sports, law enforcement and military global markets with some of the most recognized brands globally. Our PR department represents the Remington, Marlin, Harrington & Richardson, New England Firearms, LC Smith, Parker and Bushmaster brands.

2390 Niles Cortland Rd., Warren, OH 44484
Phone: 330-5445800; Fax: 330-544-5887
Email: gm190mgr@gandermountain.com
Web: www.gandermountain.com

Lynda Nemeth, Director
14907 North State Ave., P.O. Box 846,
Middlefield, OH 44062
Phone: 440-632-1538; Fax: 440-632-1540
Email: Lynda@TourGeauga.com
Web: www.TourGeauga.com
Geauga County is a picturesque area 35 miles east of Cleveland and the 4th largest Amish population in the world. Our outdoor offerings include canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hunting, birding and one of the best park districts in the state!

Vicki Hart - Email: vicki@hartproductions.com
Robert S. “Chip” Hart, III – Email: chip@hartproductions.com
60 N. Second St., Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: 877-704-8190, 513-797-7900; Fax: 513-797-1013
Web: www.hartproductions.com, www.bigoutdoors.net
Producer, Cincinnati Travel, Sports and Boat Show and the Cincinnati Hunting and Fishing Show each January; Columbus Sports, Vacation and Boat Show in February.

Jim Stratton
See website for location information
Phone: 614-264-1272 or 740-777-2579
Email: trek@hockinghillsadventuretrek.com
Web: hockinghillsadventuretrek.com
Hocking Hills Adventure Trek provides nature adventures including Naturalist led Educational Treks, Trek Theatre, and Rappelling and Rock Climbing Treks. All of our activities are led by expert guides and professional naturalists. Explore the Hocking Hills with a professional naturalist. It’s a completely different kind of experience. You will see and learn more in a few hours than you would have ever thought possible. Hundreds of hidden caves and waterfalls, thousands of life form species, miles of forest and trails await your arrival…if you know how to find them. We make it easy to find, learn and grow. Trek with us! You’ll witness the circle of life that’s alive in our forest and get an understanding of how that carries over into your busy life.

Karen Raymore, Executive Director
13178 SR 664 S, Logan, OH 43138
Phone: 740-385-2750; Fax: 740-385-1146
Email: kraymore@1800hocking.com
Web: www.1800hocking.com
The Hocking Hills are Ohio’s Natural Crown Jewels. Thanks to Mother Nature, more than 10,000 acres of breathtaking unbroken forests provide the ideal destination for the ultimate outdoor adventure vacation. The Hocking Hills region is world renowned for incredible hiking. But that’s just the beginning; there’s also rock climbing. rappelling, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and bird watching. The Hocking Hills is the Canopy Tour Capital of the Midwest with more than fifty ziplines. Hocking Hills Canopy Tours opened in 2008 followed by Hocking Peaks in 2010 and Valley Zipline Tours in 2012. With the addition of Dragon Fly, designed for ages five through twelve, adventure seekers of all ages can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Hocking Hills.Unique accommodations ranging from cozy cabins and award winning campgrounds to large lodges and luxurious inns pepper the hills. Hocking Hills Tourism Association is the official guide to the Hocking Hills Region with information available online at www.1800hocking.com. Personal assistance is available every day at 1-800-462-5464.

Denis Short
5350 SR 47, Ansonia, OH 45303
Mail: P.O. Box 361, Greenville, OH 45331
Phone: 937-684-0338 or 937-985-6200
Email: postmaster@hofmannsluresinc.com
Web: www.hofmannsluresinc.com
Manufacturers of fishing lures. We at Hofmann’s Lures always listen to what the customers ask for, and we have been making lures since 1919 when the founder, Jack Hofmann, made his first spoons. Hofmann’s Lures Inc., as we know it, has been around since 1952. We are proud to be bringing back an original version of the famous Frizz’s Flyrod spoon. This is the Frizz’s Flipper spoon. The rayon tail is replaced by a tiny wobble blade. As all of our lures, great for a variety of fishing situations and presentations. From fly fishing to ice fishing. These have not been available since 1967, and are now available for retail on our website and at the Cincinnati and Columbus shows. In the normal Hofmann’s tradition: made by hand in the USA. We support our veterans and wounded warriors. Donate to your vets at Healing Waters.

Contact: Kevin Howard, Mike Capps, Andrew Howard
289 Hwy CC, Elsberry , MO 63343
Phone: 573-898-3422Fax 573-898-3407
E-mail: khoward@howardcommunications.com, mcapps@howardcommunications.com, ahoward@howardcommunications.com
Press releases and downloadable images available on the Online Pressroom at www.howardcommunications.com
Howard Communications, Inc. is a public relations firm representing several outdoor companies. Our clients are: Alps OutdoorZ and Browning Camping, Birchwood Casey, Browning, Winchester Repeating Arms, D. T. Systems, Hunter’s Specialties, Mossy Oak, and Bushnell Outdoor Products who sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell, Tasco, Serengeti, Bollé, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement, Stoney Point, Hoppe’s, Butler Creek, Cébé, Millet, Uncle Mike’s, Final Approach, Primos, Night Optics USA, Simmons and Gold Tip Archery brand names.

Ray Zehler, Executive Director
David A. Zieverink, President
2688 Fields Ertel RD., Loveland, OH 45140-1520
Phone: 513-868-3179
Email: zehleriwla@msn.com
America’s oldest Conservation League formed by sportsmen, 1922.

Patty Jankowski, Owner
3350 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee, OH 43537
Phone: 419-868-8288; Fax: 419-868-8338
Email: pattyj@jannsnetcraft.com
Web: www.jannsnetcraft.com
Netcraft offers a complete selection of components and material for lure making, rod building, fly tying and net making, plus many unique fishing tackle products.

Luke Labree, Marketing Communications Manager
125 Gilman Falls Avenue, Bldg. B, Old Town, ME 04468
Phone: 207-827-5513; Fax: 207-827-3647
Email: llabree@johnsonoutdoors.com
Web: www.johnsonoutdoors.com
Johnson Outdoors, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of top-quality products for the global marketplace across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Equipment. Johnson Outdoors’ familiar brands include, among others: Ocean Kayak™, Necky^® kayaks, Old Town^® canoes and kayaks, Extrasport^®, Carlisle^® Paddle Gear, Minn Kota^® motors, Cannon^® downriggers, Humminbird^® fish finders, SCUBAPRO^® dive equipment, and Eureka!^® tents.

Robert T. Ulas, Executive Director
35300 Vine St., Suite A, Eastlake, OH 44095
Phone: 800-368-LAKE (5253) or 440-975-1234; Fax: 440-602-9908
Email: ulas@lakevisit.com
Web: www.lakevisit.com   Mobile site: www.lakevisit.mobi
Promotes fishing and nature based tourism on the east side of Lake Erie. Please include Lake County in fishing reports for walleye, steelhead, trout, perch, bass and fall foliage. For fishing reports, Harbor Bait & Tackle, 440-354-8473. harborbaitandtackle.net

Ken Alvey, President
1269 Bassett Rd., Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: 440-899-5009; Fax: 440-899-5013
Email: info@lemta.com
Web: www.lemta.com
Full service marine trades association, including boat shows, productions in Ohio and Indiana.

Paul Palagyi, Executive Director
11211 Spear Road, Concord Township, OH 44077
Phone: 440-639-7275; Fax: 440-639-9126
Email: concordwoods@lakemetroparks.com
Web: www.lakemetroparks.com
Lake Metroparks ia a public county-wide park district in Lake County, Ohio encompassing 37 parks with more than 8,100 acres.

Dave Domin, Marketing Communications Specialist
14400 NW Greenbrier Pkwy., OR 97006
Phone: 503-352-7658
Email: ddomin@leupold.com
Web: www.leupold.com
Leupold & Stevens is a fifth generation, family owned company specializing in the manufacture of high quality, precision sport optics. Established in 1907, Leupold & Stevens is celebrating over 100 years of operation. Employing nearly 600 U.S. workers, Leupold has been designing, machining and assembling quality scopes, binoculars, rangefinders, spotting scopes, mounting systems, and accessories for the hunter, shooter, law enforcement, miliary and observation communities in its Beaverton, Oregon, manufacturing plant since 1968. Free catalogs and product mailings, and information on Leupold’s writer program, are available by contacting Tim Lesser, Leupold Marketing Communications Specialist at 503-526-1401.

Peter J. Saker Jr., President
P.O. Box 162, Adelphia, NJ 07710
Phone: 732-462-9200; Fax: 732-780-2437
Email: lacsabot@optonline.net
Web: www.lightfieldslugs.com
Brian Smith, Sales and Marketing
Email: bsmith@litfld.com
The hunters most complete line of Sabot Shotgun Slugs including 12 and 20 gauge Hybred EXP, 12 ga. 3″ Magnum Elite and 12 gauge Hybred Lites with reduced recoil for rifled choke tubes. Our Commander line includes 16 ga. and 12 ga., 3″ 13⁄8 oz. IDS Plus and 31⁄2″ 13⁄8 oz. IDS Plus. Lightfield LLR produces a complete line of Less Lethal rounds for wildlife control and law enforcement. Alpha Gold 300 for muzzleloaders and introducing Lightfield Home Defenders in 12 gauge, 20 gauge and .410 gauge.

Lee Tasseff, President
124 North Main St., Mansfield, OH 44902
Phone: 419-525-1300; Fax: 419-524-7722
Email: ltasseff@mansfieldtourism.com
Web: www.MansfieldTourism.com
We are the best source for information on Mansfield and all its attractions. Mansfield and Richland County are home to several nationally known attractions. One of the most famous prisons in America, the Ohio State Reformatory; a world class road racing track in Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course; one of America’s famous farms, Malabar Farm State Park; and the Shawshank Trail – drive it yourself tours of movie sites for The Shawshank Redemption. Plus we are home to Ohio’s largest biblical wax museums, Biblewalk, and one of the best known garden centers in Ohio, Kingwood Center. Add to the Richland Carrousel Park, Snow Trails, Ohio Bird Sanctuary and you can see why Mansfield is “America at its Best!” Visit our website for all information on Mansfield and Richland County. Visit www.ExperienceMotorsports.com for all motorsports information. If you want to follow Hollywood’s path, visit www.Shawshanktrail.com. Or if you wish to learn more about the outdoor, educational, environmental events, visit www.MohicanWildlifeWeekend.com. We have much to offer to travelers of all ages and all times of the year. If you can’t find what you’re looking for online, give us a call and we’ll be happy to help.

Dan Hostetler
32 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256
Phone: 330-722-5502; Fax: 330-723-4713
Email: info@VisitMedinaCounty.com
Web: www.VisitMedinaCounty.com
Promote Medina County, its attractions, events, shopping, restaurants and hotels.

Scott Carpenter
5100 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, OH 43615
Phone: 419-407-9726, Fax: Same
Email: scott.carpenter@metroparkstoledo.com
Web: www.Metroparkstoledo.com
Metroparks is a regional system of public parks, open spaces and historical sites serving Lucas County, Ohio. Metroparks preserves more than 11,000 acres, including lands in the globally rare Oak Openings region, the Lake Erie Coastal Zone and the Maumee River corridor.

Diana Thompson, Executive Director
405 SW. Public Sq, Suite 272, Troy, OH 45373
Phone: 937-339-1044, Fax: 937-339-4541
Email: DThompson@visitmiamicounty.org
Web: www.visitmiamicounty.org
Destination marketing organization providing information on lodging, dining, attractions, events, history & culture, recreation plus itineraries for tours, maps, brochures, visitor guides, meeting planner information.

Julene Market, Owner
P.O. Box 239, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2421; Fax: 419-285-2032
Email: lakeeffects@aol.com
Web: www.millerferry.com
Passenger and vehicle ferry service to the Lake Erie Islands of Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island) and Middle Bass Island, Ohio. Service daily, spring, summer and fall from Catawba.

Bob Yun, Executive Director
131 W. Main St., Loudonville, OH 44842
Phone: 419-994-2519; Fax: 419-994-5950
Email: BobYun@Loudonville-Mohican.com
Web: www.Loudonville-Mohican.com
Visitors can enjoy Loudonville, Ohio’s “Camp and Canoe Capital.” Mohican State Park and Forest features hiking, mountain biking, bridle trails, snowmobiling, skiing, fishing, hunting; scenic overlooks and wildlife; camping, cabins and luxury resort. The quaint Victorian downtown and festivals, such as Mohican Wildlife Weekend, make Loudonville a great destination, midway between Cleveland and Columbus.

Deana Clark, Director
21 West Main Street, McConnelsville, OH 43756
Phone: 740-962-4909
Email: Deana@VisitMorganCountyOhio.com
Web: VisitMorganCountyOhio.com
Please contact the MCCVB for information about visiting Morgan County. “The Front Porch to the Great Outdoors”, and so much more.

Darrin Lautenschleger
1319 Third St. NW, P.O. Box 349, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Phone: 330-343-6647 X 2226; Fax: 330-364-4161
Email: darrin@mwcd.org
Web: www.mwcd.org
MWCD lakes have become well known for providing pockets of nature, which are carefully protected. Visitors enjoy affordable recreation in natural environments with 16,000 plus acres of water and 38,000 acres of land. Areas favored for camping, boating, fishing, swimming, wildlife studies and other nature-oriented activities.

Bill Brassard Jr., Director of Communications
11 Mile Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470
Phone: 203-426-1320 Ext: 212; Fax: 203-426-1245
Email: bbrassard@nssf.org
Web: www.nssf.org
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting, and shooting sports industry. NSSF promotes, protects and preserves hunting and the shooting sports through programs that help increase participation, raise awareness about firearm safety and ensure successful business environments for its more than 7,000 member companies. NSSF serves as the go-to resource for the media on statistics and positions related to industry, hunting and shooting. Keep up with industry news with Bullet Points, a free weekly newsletter.

Rich Lauer, Sales Manager
6 Thatcher Lane, Wareham, MA 02571
Phone 508-414-1761Fax: 508-291-6006
Email: rlauer@navionics.com
Web: navionics.com
Navionics manufactures electronic navigation charts and systems for marine, lakes, rivers and trail maps for GPS chart plotters and smart phone applications

Vicki Ervin, Communications Manager
2045 Morse Rd. Bldg. G-1, Columbus, OH 43229-6693
Phone: 614-265-6325; Fax: 614-262-1171
Email: vicki.ervin@dnr.state.oh.us
Web: www.wildohio.com
The Division of Wildlife is the state agency responsible for management of Ohio’s fish and wildlife resources. The Division maintains more than 172,000 acres of wildlife areas that are open to the public and are used for hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife viewing and other wildlife related recreations.

Wayne Cooper, VP/Principal
Two Miranova Place, Suite 900, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-493-6454; Fax: 614-436-9700
Email: wcooper@ohiooutdoorproperties.com
Web: www.ohiooutdoorproperties.com
Real Estate firm specializing in recreational property. Cabelas Trophy Property broker for Ohio.

Dave Williamson, President
3897 Heritage Oak Dr., Amelia, OH 45102
Phone: 513-753-5883
Email: Williamson@fuse.net
Web: www.ohionwtf.org
We are the Ohio State Chapter of the NWTF. Our mission is the conservation of the Wild Turkey and the Preservation of Our Hunting Heritage. We also believe in Save the Habitat, Save the Hunt.

Chief, Ohio State Parks
2045 Morse Rd., C-3, Columbus, OH 43229-6693
Phone: 614-265-6561; Fax: 614-261-8407
Cottage/Lodge reservations: 800-AT-A-PARK
Email: judi.love@dnr.state.oh.us
Web: www.ohiostateparks.org
Ohio’s 74 state parks provide access to all types of outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing, as well as camping, cottages and lodges. Ohio State Parks have won the National Gold Medal Award for state park excellence.

Ed Piaskowski
9044 Wall St. NW, Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: 330-833-3349
Email: piaskows@aol.com
Web: www.ohiotaxidermists.com
The Association’s purpose is dedicated to the promotion of better taxidermy through education, seminars, new and improved methods and techniques, and through competition at their convention and shows. The new organization is also committed to wildlife conservation and to upholding the laws and regulations of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Larry Fletcher, Executive Director
770 S.E. Catawba Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452
Phone: 419-734-4386 Fax: 419-734-9798
Email: larry@shoresandislands.com
Web: shoresandislands.com
Convention & Visitor Bureau for Erie and Ottawa Counties. Operate Welcome Centers on SR. 53 in Port Clinton and on US 250 in Sandusky, both open year-round.

Dave Fisher, Head of Promotions
300 Cincinnati Mills Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45240
Phone: 513-826-5217; Fax: 513-671-5281
Email: dcfisher@basspro.com
Web: www.basspro.com
Bass Pro Shops – 58 retail stores in 26 states and Canada visited by over 112 million people annually, international catalog and internet retailing, American Rod & Gun wholesale division selling over 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide, Outdoor World Incentives also selling Bass Pro Shops gift cards through over 132,000 retail outlets across America and a restaurant division with 26 locations.  For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products, or special events, please visit www.basspro.com.  To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS-PRO. Tracker Marine Group – Manufactures and sells Tracker, Nitro, SunTracker, Tahoe, Grizzly, and Mako boats through Bass Pro Shops retail stores and over 400 dealers worldwide. For more information go to www.trackermarine.com. Resort Group – Big Cedar Lodge and other resort properties including restaurants and golf course.  For more information go to www.big-cedar.com or www.dogwoodcanyon.com

Charlie Payne, Regional Field Rep.
2164 Kingsglen Drive, Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614-632-8393
Email: cpayne@pheasantsforever.org
Web: www.pheasantsforever.org
Pheasants Forever Mission/Model
National Conservation Leadership with Local Wildlife Habitat Results.
Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.

Larry Harper
1199 Industrial Park Rd., South Fulton, TN 38257
Email: lharper@fishattractor.net
Cell: 270-254-0150
Web: www.porcupinefishattractor.com
Structure for fish and you will not hang up, break lines or lose lures and jigs. Fish will feed on minnows and algae. Great for making secret fishing spots. Extremely great for ice fishing. Check the website if you need more information.

c/o Blue Heron Communications
Kevin Jarnagin
3260 Marshall Ave., Norman, OK 73072
Phone: 800-654-3766; Fax: 405-364-5447
Email: Kevin@blueheroncomm.com
Web: www.purefishing.com
Pure Fishing Inc. is a leading global provider of fishing tackle, lures, rods and reels with a portfolio of brands that includes Abue Garcia®, All Star®, Berkley®, Fenwick®, Gulp®, Mitchell®, Penn®, Pflueger®, SevenStrand®, Shakespeare®, SpiderWire®, Stren®, Trilene® and Ugly Stik®. With operations in 19 countries and a dedicated workforce conversant in 28 languages, Pure Fishing, Inc. is part of the Jarden Outdoor Solutions, a leader in developing outdoor and active lifestyle products and a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation.

Lance Woodworth, General Manager
3 Monroe Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452
Phone: 419-732-2800; Fax: 419-734-3707
Email: fast@jet-express.com
Web: www.jet-express.com
High-speed passenger ferry from Sandusky and Port Clinton to downtown Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay. Comfortable, stylish passenger cabins and open-air sundecks. Exclusive Late-Night Service. Special evening discounts, family-friendly child rates and group tour rates. Excursion Adventures and Charter Service from Black River Landing, Lorain, OH. Call 1-800-245-1JET or go online at www.jet-express.com for more information.

Marry M Beckford, Executive Director
P.O. Box 250 (mail)
148 Delaware Ave (physical)
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2832
Email: Maggie_beckford@yahoo.com
Web: visitputinbay.com
We are a non-profit organization promoting Put-in-Bay and the Bass Islands as a vacation destination through our online Put-in-Bay Island Visitor Guide at visitputinbay.com, our free 56-page printed guide, and sponsoring events; Wine Fest, Oktoberfest, Historic Weekend.

Scott Stecher, President
1200 S. Hartshorn Rd., Mail to: P.O. Box 450,Marblehead, OH 43440-0450
Phone: 419-798-9125; Fax: 419-798-9012
Email: betsy@reefrunner.com
Web: www.reefrunner.com
Manufacturer and distributor of fishing lures.

Janine Lawton, Director of Marketing
6405 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd, Anderson, IN 46013
Phone: 765-641-7712 or 877-892-1723; Fax: 765-641-7756
Email: jlawton@renfroproductions.com
Web: www.renfroproductions.com
Renfro Productions & Management Inc. is a family-owned business which has been producing consumer shows for over 50 years, including the Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show; The Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo; The Indiana Motorcycle Expo; and The Indianapolis Fall Boat & RV Show.

Mark & Brenda Layman
8801 Terrace Ridge Lane, Pickerington, OH 43147
Phone: 614-866-4385 or 614-578-2761
Email: mark@rockbassmedia.com
Web: www.rockbassmedia.com
Rock Bass Media is a provider of communications services for individuals and businesses. Services include website design and management, marketing, content writing, editing, manuscript formatting, video production, and photography.

Melody Young, Executive Director
45 East Main St., Chillicothe, OH 45601
Phone: 800-413-4118; Fax: 740-702-2727
Email: Melody@VisitChillicotheOhio.com
Web: www.VisitChillicotheOhio.com
Equine Trails, State/National Parks, Canoeing, Hiking, Biking, Fall Foliage, Scenic Views, Recreational Events. Outdoor Drama Tecumseh! Cave Canyon, Buzzards Roost Nature Preserve. Full service CVB with meeting planning and group tour planning.

2100 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, MA 01102
Contact; Matt Rice, c/o Blue Heron Communications
3260 Marshall Avenue, Norman, OK 73072
Phone: 800-654-3766; Fax: 405-364-5447
Email: matt@blueheroncomm.com
Web: www.smith-wesson.com
U.S. manufacturer of high-quality pistols, revolvers, shotguns and rifles. Developed .357 Magnum® in 1935, .44 Magnum® in 1956, .41 Magnum® in 1964, .40 S&W in 1989; .500 Magnum® in 2003 and the .460 XVR in 2004. Offers complete writers’ resource service for product information.

Stacie Errera, CMO
10 Austin Blvd., Commack, NY 11725
Phone: 631-858-8400; Fax: 631-543-3963
Web: www.tamron-usa.com
Tamron is a recognized leader in the manufacture of precision optics offering a broad selection of meticulously engineered interchangeable lenses for professional photographers and photo enthusiasts.  Founded in 1950, Tamron’s passion for innovation brought forth the groundbreaking development of mass-produced hybrid Aspherical elements, giving way to enormously popular compact, wide-range zoom lenses.  Dynamic research and development , committed to advanced optical engineering, has produced a stream of award-winning Tamron lenses and defined the All-in-One zoom lens category, exemplified by 2010’s 18-270mm Di II VC PZD.  Astonishingly compact and lightweight, this 15X zoom features proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) technology, effectively counteracting image-degrading blur caused by camera shake along with a fast, quiet PZD (Piezo Drive) autofocus mechanism.  Tamron lenses deliver a superb fusion of performance and value, enabling today’s high-resolution digital SLR cameras to perform at their peak.

Randy Wood, National Sales Manager
1325 Waterloo Rd., Suffield, OH 44260
Phone: 330-628-9245; Toll Free: 1-800-5-HUNTERFax: 330-628-0999
Email: info@tenpointcrossbows.com
Web: www.tenpointcrossbows.com
Manufacturer of precision engineered high-performance crossbows.

Adam Drew, Regional Truck Manager
4550 Creek Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: 513-745-7500
Email: Adam_drew@toyota.com
Web: www.Toyota.com
Toyota Distributor and Dealer Support Services

Kali Parmley, Communication Specialist
801 Kingsmills Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-888-4868 ext. 226; Fax: 614-888-0326
Email: Kparmley@ussportsmen.org
Web: www.ussportsmen.org
Mission Statement: To protect and advance America’s heritage of hunting, fishing and trapping. We do this by uniting sportsmen to: Protect against legal and legislative attacks by the animal right movement; Win public support for outdoor sports; Ensure the future of this heritage by involving families in the outdoor experience; Promote the sportsmen’s stewardship role in the scientific management of America’s fish and wildlife.

Tom Ables, Owner
313 Laurel Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-234-7312; Fax: 619-234-5159
Email: taventure@gmail.com
Web: www.venture-sandiego.com
Venture is a marketing-communications agency, specializing in serving clients in the outdoor field. Among our current clients: Bear & Son Cutlery, MINOX Sport Optics,
T-REIGN Retractable Gear Tethers, PahaQue Tents, RESTOP Portable Sanitation Systems, LensPen and A&C Air Pellets.

Ms. Chris Pennsy, Director of Communications
208 E. Bayfront Pkwy, Ste. 103, Erie, PA 16507
Phone: 814-454-7191; Toll Free 800-524-ERIE; Fax: 814-459-0241
Email: CVB1@VisitErie.com
Web: www.VisitErie.com
Destination marketing organization for Erie, Pennsylvania’s premier beach resort, Erie’s Presque Isle State Park, a 3,200-acre sand formation that reaches out into Lake Erie, forms the largest natural harbor in the Great Lakes. The park offers 7 miles of sandy surf beaches and is a migrating layover with over 325 species of birds spotted. Erie is known for world class fishing with over 1.5 million fish caught each year, including steelhead trout, walleye, perch and bass. Ice fishing and hunting are popular in season. Area parks and game lands abound at our prime spot on the Lake Erie coastline. With over 4,000 hotel rooms and camping in the region, visitors can choose from economy to full service four-star accommodations, plus a wide variety of restaurants and attractions for the whole family to enjoy. ERIE … FEEL THE LAKE EFFECT!

Heather Fraelich, Marketing Coordinator
8025 Leavitt Rd., Amherst, OH 44001
Phone: 440-984-5282; Toll Free: 800-334-1673; Fax: 440-984-7363
Email: hfraelich@VisitLorainCounty.com
Web: www.VisitLorainCounty.com
Lake Erie is in our nature. Lorain County is a premier recreational destination for fishing, boating, kayaking, cycling and birding. Our walleye, steelhead, yellow perch and bass are what drive anglers to Lorain County all year long. Vast park systems offer fantastic birding opportunities on and off our Back Roads and Beaches Multi-Sport Route. www.backroadsandbeaches.com

Martha Starkey, Executive Director
428 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: 330-264-1800; Fax: 330-264-1141
Email: info@wccvb.com
Web: www.wccvb.com
Home to the world’s largest Amish settlement, Lehman’s, The J.M. Smucker Company Store and Café, Everything Rubbermaid Store, The Ohio Light Opera, Cat’s Meow Village, P. Graham Dunn Retail Gallery. Wander the Wonders!

Paul Pacholski, Treasurer
6392 Edgewater Drive, Erie, MI 48133
Phone & Fax: 1-800-798-1218
Email: captpaul@buckeye-access.com
Web: www.wscba.com
40 Charter Boats for western Lake Erie.

Kelly Ashby, Vice President
205 North Fifth St., Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: 740-455-8282; Fax: 740-454-2963
Email: kashby@zmchamber.com
Web: www.visitzanesville.com
The CVB provides marketing materials to promote Muskingum County as a tourism destination. We have a free visitors guide, pottery guide, golf guide, and website. Find us on Facebook at Visit Zanesville, Ohio.