Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) 2026 Conference

Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) 2026 Conference

Andrew Sharp

Greenwood, DE

https://andrewsharp.net/

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About me

I'm a freelance journalist and writer. I write about anything from public policy to local lifestyle, but have a particular interest in nature, the environment, hunting, camping, and hiking. I've published articles in Sierra, Earth Island Journal, Outdoor Life, and Fur-Fish-Game, with articles pending in Sporting Classics and Petersen's Hunting.

7:30pm CDT

Casual Gathering at the Embassy Suites Hotel Bar

7:45am CDT

Event Registration/Check-in Capitol Promenade

9:00am CDT

Welcome Announcements & Keynote #1: "The 5 'R's: A Journalist's Guide to Words and Wayfaring in Indian Country" Madison BallroomPatricia Loew, Ph.D.

10:30am CDT

Breakout 1A: Discover the Past, Present, and Future of Wisconsin’s Iconic Ice Age National Scenic Trail Hall of Ideas E&HMelissa Pierick • Missy VanLanduyt • Rob Gard

1:00pm CDT

Keynote #2 - Akiima Price Madison BallroomAkiima Price

5:30pm CDT

Host Welcome Reception - "Summer in Madison" - Sponsored by Destination Madison Rooftop at the Pyle Center

9:00pm CDT

Presidents' Hospitality Event

9:00am CDT

Announcements & Keynote #3: What the Repeal of The Roadless Rule Could Mean for Public Lands and for Anyone Who Recreates, Lives Near or Works in National Forests - Sponsored by American Sportfishing Association Madison BallroomHunter McIntosh

12:45pm CDT

Keynote #4: Meet the Editors Panel Madison BallroomLisa John Rogers • Jesse Hirsch • Alex Robinson • Andy McGlashen

2:45pm CDT

WORKSHOP - What We Can Learn from the Old MastersMark Neužil, Ph.D.

6:00pm CDT

Pizza & Beer in the Park Lakefront Porch

8:00pm CDT

Hospitality Event - Sponsored by Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters

9:00am CDT

Announcements & Keynote #5: Hunters and Anglers, Public Lands, and the Future of Conservation Madison BallroomChristopher Wood

10:30am CDT

Breakout 3C: The Weight We Carry: Mental Health in Outdoor Careers Hall of Ideas G&JAkiima Price • Lisa Y. Collins, Ed.D • Zackary Butterfield

12:15pm CDT

NSSF's Lunch & Announcements Madison Ballroom

1:00pm CDT

Keynote #6: Stories with Impact: Strategic Storytelling for a New Travel Era Madison BallroomRob Holmes

2:15pm CDT

WORKSHOP - Be a Better Beginner: How to Break into the Outdoor Media Without Breaking DownKatie Hill

6:00pm CDT

EIC & Awards Dinner Madison Ballroom

8:30pm CDT

Hospitality Event: Final Proof - Sponsored by Alabama Beaches

9:00am CDT

All Day Post-Tour: Lake Legacy