Survive A Gator Encounter!

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Orlando, FL – What do you do if confronted by a black bear or alligator? How can you get the best digital pictures when in the woods or on the water? Do you have writing ability and want to learn how to get your article appear in a newspaper or magazine?All those topics and more will be discussed on Saturday, August 19, 2006, at the Bass Pro Shop’s (www.BASSPRO.com) Outdoor World in Orlando. Experts from the Florida Outdoor Writers Association (www.FOWA.org) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (www.MyFWC.com) will give free seminars for the kickoff of Outdoor World’s weeklong Fall Hunting Classic at the store (5156 International Drive, Orlando).

“It’s a great opportunity for outdoors enthusiasts of all ages to view and hear presentations that will really increase the enjoyment of the outdoor experience,” says Doug Kelly, FOWA Executive Director. “Besides practical knowledge that can literally save your life, the seminars will help you become a better conservationist of Florida’s resources and outdoors heritage.”

Follow store signage to the special area set aside for the following lineup of speakers:

• 10 a.m., Capt. Tommy Thompson, “Outdoors Photography With Digital Cameras”
• 11 a.m., FWC Biologist Andrea Boliek, “How to Handle Bear Encounters”
• 12 noon, FWC Biologist Blair Hayman, “How to Handle Gator Encounters”
• 1 p.m., Capt. John Kumiski, “Best Ways to Release Fish”
• 2 p.m., Ron Stallings, “All About Hooks”
• 4 p.m., Doug Kelly, “How to Become An Outdoor Writer”

The presentations will involve slides, PowerPoint presentations and handouts, with audience participation and Q&A sessions. For more: Doug Kelly, FOWA, 813, 546-8241, doug7kelly@yahoo.com

FTA Staff @ August 1, 2006