The Michigan Outdoor Writers Association (MOWA) held its annual conference in the Keweenaw Bay area of the western Upper Peninsula on May 16 – 19, 2024. MOWA members and guests were treated to a wide variety of outdoor activities and informative presentations.
MOWA would like to thank our host, the Baraga Lakeside Inn for their tremendous service which helped make this a truly memorable conference
MOWA President Bob Vogel presents Kyle Davidson with the 2024 President’s Award.MOWA member Tom Buchkoe holds a nice pike caught from Torch LakeMOWA members Bill Semion and Jeff Nedwick with a double-header of lake trout caught on Lake Superior.Tom “Rambo” Lounsbury introduces new MOWA Hall of Fame inductee Denny Geurink.MOWA Vice President Drew YoungeDyke moderated a panel discussion about Michigan’s coaster brook trout. Included Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist Troy Zorn, Dark Waters Fly Shop guide Seth Waters, and Michigan Trout Unlimited’s Chris Adams.Julia Petersen of the Nature Conservancy of Michigan updates attendees on plans for a recent land acquisition in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
