SECTION FOUR
BR AD BONAR & LAR RY PIERCY- Today’s airguns are very capable of taking big game up to
and including Elk, Bears, Hogs and much more. Get a historical perspective of the evolution of
the airgun from the simple spring guns used for plinking in the back yard to the more powerful
modern big bore models available today.
JA M ES MCGOWA N, Marketing Manager, Americas, F LIR Maritime and FA A Part 107 Remote
Pilot.--Topics Include:
- Licensing Requirements for Drone Operators
- How to get your own Remote Pilot certif icate
- Rules for f lying small, unmanned aircraft systems
- Understanding airspace and where you can legally f ly
- Tips for safe drone operations
- Airborne camera system basics
- Things to look for when shopping for an aerial camera system
- New applications for drone technology in the outdoors
DEENA VICK-Relevancy equals paycheck. It’s no secret outdoor communicators have had to
change the way the write, report, photograph and deliver products and services, i.e. the written
word and visual images. If you’ve asked yourself, what do I need to do to get that assignment? Or
why didn’t I get that assignment? Or found yourself chasing the latest trend or buzz word—video,
Facebook, algorithms, blogging, etc., but are still just as confused as you were a couple of years
ago, this seminar is for you.
We’ll discuss what editors are looking for, what are big no-no’s when writing for digital and social
and how to continue being a relevant communication source for editors and media sources.
JOEL BR ICE , Vice President of Waterfowl and Hunter Recruitment Delta Waterfowl--Joel
will present an overview of how Delta works on behalf of waterfowl hunters throughout North
America. He will discuss Delta’s advocacy work as “the voice of the duck hunter,” as well as Delta’s
hunter recruitment (First Hunt program), retention and reactivation efforts.
STATE OF THE ART COMMU NICATIONS-Panelists T IM LESM EIST ER , HA N NA H
STON EHOUSE H U DSON and DENA V ICK will host a discussion into navigating the many
nuances of today’s digital media platforms.
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