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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell

If only one person could be chosen as the face of the modern hunting industry, that person would likely be Michael Waddell.  A veritable superstar in the outdoor world, Michael Waddell combines his hunting expertise with his easy-going personality and entertains fans of all ages across the country... Read More





Joe Thomas

Joe Thomas

Joe Thomas has had the rare fortune of growing up along some of the greats on several circuits for competitive bass fishing.  At the age of 18, this Cincinnati native won the 1980 Ohio B.A.S.S. Federation Championship.  Almost overnight, Joe went from being an amateur angler studying Fisheries Biology in school to a legitimate professional, beating out several seasoned competitors.  From there, he never looked back... Read More





Jim Zumbo

Jim Zumbo

If there were a hunting university, Jim Zumbo would likely be the Dean. For more than forty years, Jim’s articles on hunting—specifically big game hunting—have been celebrated by readers and other notable hunters across the world. Recognized as being one of the leading authorities, Jim serves as a board member for several conservationist organizations and has been cited by United States Senators... Read More





Michael Bane

Michael Bane

Michael Bane defies stereotype and has celebrated the rare fortune of leveraging a successful career as a journalist and writer into a constant adventure seeker.  While Michael spends most of his time pursuing extreme sports, fervently promoting the Second Amendment and hosting the successful Outdoor Channel programs Shooting Gallery, MidwayUSA’s The Best Defense and MidwayUSA’s The Best Defense: Survival,  his journalistic credentials are strong and diverse.  In fact, he is such a rare figure that The Wall Street Journal once asked, “How did Michael Bane become the George Plimpton from hell?”... Read More