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Voting Media
Larry Whiteley
Springfield, Missouri
Bio: For the past 29 years Larry has been the host of the award winning, internationally syndicated Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio. The show is heard every day on radio stations in all 50 states including the Interstate Sportsman Radio Show on Sirius/XM Road Dog channels, the internet based Outdoor Radio Channel and podcasts across America. As a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Larry is very proud the show is also heard on every military ship at sea, military base, and U.S. Embassy in the U.S. as well as in 179 foreign countries over the American Forces Radio Network. For the past 26 years, Larry has also written Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Tips for America’s weekly local newspapers, as well as regional and national magazines and websites.
Thomas R Pero
Bothell, Washington
Bio: Full-time professional outdoor communicator for more than 40 years, including editor of Trout Magazine, the publication of Trout Unlimited, from 1977 to 1993. Founding editor and publisher of Wild Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Magazine and Fly & Fly Magazine. Recipient of numerous awards for writing and photography. Recipient of the Ted Williams Miramichi Salmon Association Conservation Award and the Starker Leopold Wild Trout Medal. Publisher of Wild River Press books since 2004 and Outdoor Adventures columnist for Business Jet Traveler Magazine since 2006.
Andy Whitcomb
St. Petersburg, Pennsylvania
Bio: Andy Whitcomb is an avid angler and “stressed out” father of two, currently chasing pike, smallmouth bass, and steelhead in Western Pennsylvania. He has a B.S. in Zoology from Oklahoma State University, experience as a fisheries research technician with OSU, Iowa State University, and Michigan State University, as well as knowledge from assisting at fish hatcheries in Colorado and Iowa. This award-winning freelance writer has contributed weekly to www.takemefishing.orgsince 2011 and is the author of Just Keep Reeling.
Samuel Ayres
Red Bluff, California
Bio: I’m an outdoor rookie in most every sense of the word. I grew up in the suburbs of Southern California where my exposure to the outdoors was pretty much solely encapsulated in a yearly trip to the Sequoia National Forest. I began my blog turned podcast years ago in an attempt to share my love for the “country” lifestyle and activities and, because of my passion for hunting, it quickly became focused on the hunting and outdoor lifestyle. Since then, it has continued to grow and my audience has followed along with my journey into the outdoors.
associate Media
Annette Doerr
Tuxedo Park, New York
Bio: Annette is a freelance outdoor writer living in suburban New York. She also manages social media and digital content for companies within the firearm industry. Annette is an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, a Range Safety Officer and teaches Women on Target clinics to empower and properly train women looking to take their personal protection to the next level. This married, mother of 2 is passionate about the shooting sports and loves helping new shooters get involved.
Associate Industry Professional
Dave Overson
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bio: Professional military (Army) journalist with 10 years’ experience in primarily feature story format writing. In addition, I write for the Veterans’ Administration on various Veteran related feature issues. As an avid outdoorsman located in New Mexico, I’d like to offer my services throughout the State, up through Southern Colorado, parts of Arizona and Western Texas. In addition to my strong writing skills, I’m a solid photographer, and I’m looking to expand my video editing skills for those multimedia needs. Please reach out, I’d love to take on any project, large or small.
Brad Warren
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Bio: Brad Warren is an aspiring Outdoor Writer. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the TN Baptist Children’s Homes and is a volunteer staff writer for GotQuestions.Org. He currently works as an Insurance Agent with Farmers Insurance. He is a teacher at heart who has grown up hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking and is now combining his professional communication skills with his passion for the outdoors.