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I just finished a great book signing at the SHOT show.  mossy oak and Rocky Boots both supported the Academy’s cause.  I met tons of nice peole who are pulling for us to keep the camp compass doors open. 

Tenatative Signings are as follows:

Eastern Fnaws  Jan 30th

Eastern Outdoor Show Feb. 12-13

NWTF Convention  Feb.

Lehigh Valley SCI  March

Mallards and My Students

I wish someone would exlplain to me why three middle school female students would get up at 4 am to go duck hunting in the snow.  Or why I would?  Aw, forget about it I already know.

My Best Hunting Buddy!

I sometimes find myself consumed with the kids I need to help.  Recently I recommitted myself to spending more time in the field with my son, Landon.  After hunting with 10 students (over 5 days) this Christmas break I finally got to share some quality time with him.  God, thanks for a beautiful sunrise and son!

Merry Christmas From Our Family!

We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year!

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Host Jerry Evans, talks to john annoni, SCI Educator of The Year 1999, Author, Director of camp compass.  Opening remarks about the weather and hunting opportunities that are still available.  Part 1 of this two part interview with john annoni…John talks about the AWLS program, camp compass, the NBC News feature on Camp Compass and his book – From The hood to the woods

November 21, 2009  www.uplandfeathers.com

Ryan Volunteering

I just wanted to take a minute to thank Ryan Hills for his continued efforts to help our kids at camp compass.   I’ve personally watched him grow from our college intern into a top notch mentor and videographer.  I’m proud to have him on my team.

Landon's 1st buck w/ Dad and uncle Mike

I experienced probably one of the greatest moments of my life.  I had a chance to actually hunt with my son for buck season. With 5 minutes left of shooting light he made a perfect shot on a beautiful 10 pt. for his first buck ever.  On top of that he did it with a mossy oak Camera filming the whole event.

                Backstage!

Every once in a while I get to catch up with friends that are traveling through the area. Many of you know that Tracy Byrd supports our program.  My family and I got to share a minute with him backstage before his concert at Penn’s Peak.  He’s got some new music coming out so look for it soon.

Saturday found me at the Cabela’s Deer Classsic.  I had a chance to catch up with mossy oak regional prostaff members and to share my expertise with a lot of parents I ran into.  It seems the years I’ve spent working with kids in the outdoors has allowed me to give back to more children then are labeled urbanites.  I’m looking forward to helping the industry move it’s ”youth push” forward.