The voice of the outdoors since 1927.
That’s what the Outdoor Writers Association of America is all about; elevating every voice that speaks for, from, and about the wild corners of our world. As the nation’s premier organization of outdoor communicators, we take this responsibility seriously — and have lots of fun making good on it. We are journalists, editors, bloggers, podcasters, photographers, authors, radio hosts, broadcasters, videographers, PR professionals, copywriters, the list goes on. If there’s an outdoor story to be told, we’re the ones telling it.
The mission of OWAA is to:
improve the professional skills of our members;
set the highest ethical and communications standards;
encourage public enjoyment and conservation of natural resources; and
be mentors for the next generation of professional outdoor communicators.
We offer world-class resources, support, and inspiration for our members as they inform the public about outdoor activities, issues and the responsible use of our natural resources. Through OWAA membership and adherence to its creed and code of ethics, members are commissioned to provide honest, thorough, informed, responsible and unbiased outdoor coverage.
Here on Substack, OWAA publishes a free monthly Outdoor Writers Showcase newsletter where subscribers can read a selection of our members’ published work from the past month. This is a great place to get an idea of what OWAA members are all about — and, if you aren’t one yet, to get inspired to join the ranks.
Join OWAA
If you do work that aligns with our mission but aren’t a member yet, please consider joining today. We welcome active members who frequently publish work in the outdoor media space, associate members who consider themselves more casual outdoor media participants, and student members who are hard at work learning how to build a career.
We also welcome memberships from supporting groups that want more exposure for their mission-adjacent brand, organization, or agency. Let OWAA connect you with a network of 600+ outdoor media professionals today.
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