Archive for Month: March 2015
Press Release: Wild Turkey Hunting Seminar, Youth Calling Contest @ Groton High School Auditorium April 17th, 7:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2015
Wild Turkey Hunting Seminar, Youth Calling Contest @ Groton High School Auditorium April 17th, 7:00 PM
Cortland, NEW YORK – Joyner Outdoor Media announces a wild turkey spring hunting seminar, and youth calling contest to benefit Groton High School Base Ball Program
A wild turkey event is scheduled for Friday evening, April 17th. 7:00 PM at the Groton High School Auditorium, located at: 400 Peru Rd, Groton, NY 13073. The seminar “Turkey Hunting-Advancing Your Hunting Experience” will be presented by: Mike Joyner, and Paul Walling. Mike is a Past NWTF NYS Chapter President, former national Pro-staff for Hevi-Shot, outdoor writer/author of three turkey hunting story books, as well as three current works in progress. Paul is a turkey call maker, and also an author of the scheduled 2015 book release: Father & Son- A Life’s Journey Together in the Turkey Woods. Both Mike and Paul are well seasoned turkey hunters that will share their experiences and lessons learned in the great turkey woods during the seminar. The seminar will be followed by a youth wild turkey calling contest. There will be a 12-15 youth division, and a 16-18 youth old division. Trophies to be awarded in each division. Calls required to performed at the contest TBA
Pre-sale tickets are available in advance for $3.00, and will be $5.00 at the door. All admission proceeds to benefit the Groton High School Baseball Program. Books and turkey mouth calls will be available at the event. $5.00 from each book, $1.00 from each call purchased will be donated to the baseball program.
For more event info, updates, tickets and contact information, go to: www.facebook.com/joyneroutdoormedia www.facebook.com/events/1575823519322305
About Mike Joyner:
An avid turkey hunter for nearly a quarter century, Mike Joyner has been roaming the hills and woodlands of America stalking the elusive prey -wild turkey. Joyner is a former president of the New York State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, serving from 1996 to 2005
A new book: D.D. Adams, Evolutionary Turkey Call Pioneer, is set to be released later this year. Mike is currently working on collaboration with Paul Walling entitled: Father and Son- A Life’s Journey Together in the Turkey Woods, and a 6th book entitled: Empire State Limb Hangers, New York Wild Turkey Records.
The author is also an owner of a technology company, and appears on dozens of US and Worldwide patents for video/image sensor innovations. He spends his quality time in his turkey woods sanctuary known as the “J” Ranch in McGraw, New York, where he lives with his wife Lee. For more information on the author visit his personal website: www.mikejoyner.com
About Paul Walling:
For nearly four decades, Paul Walling has been trekking through the hills and woodlands of Cortland County, and many other locals in New York State pursing the majestic Wild Turkey. Paul is a lifelong resident of Cortland.
Walling is also a passionate deer hunter and trout fisherman, and spends many days afield and along the banks of New York’s pristine trout streams. Walling spends many days afield with extended family and friends in and around the great woods, fields and streams of the county since childhood.
Paul is also the founder of Walling Legacy Calls specializing in mouth diaphragm turkey callers as well as friction calls. Along with his call making he is currently working on the final chapters in collaboration with fellow author Mike Joyner for his first book titled: Father & Son- A Life’s Journey Together in the Turkey Woods, scheduled for 2015 fall/winter release.
About Joyner Outdoor Media:
Joyner Outdoor Media was established in 2006 by author Mike Joyner. The company publishes outdoor & hunting themed works, outdoor blogs, in addition to marketing campaigns, event scheduling etc. Joyner Outdoor Media also provides author services including cover design, content formatting, publishing, press release service, website design, and marketing materials.
Located in the hills above the seven valleys of Cortland County, NY, Joyner Outdoor Media operates from a wonderful log home situated in prime turkey woods providing much inspiration. For more information visit: www.joyneroutdoormedia.com
A Turkey Hunter’s 55
As the title calls out, yes, I’m a self proclaimed turkey hunter, and yes, I have now turned the corner on 55. AARP has me in their crosshairs.
In an earlier blog post I commented on my feelings while approaching 55. Random, almost 55……5 weeks to Opening Day those thoughts are still in play and valid for me.
As a turkey hunter, the birthday milestone passes by as do the spring and fall seasons. I truly do not fret about aging, but rather seek affirmation of a simple desire, an answer to a simple question. I care not so much about my youth, but more so about my youthfulness. Can I do, participate, enjoy the important things in my life? My family, the work that I do as an engineer, as a writer, and for purposes of this post, can I chase wild turkeys with the determination, passion, and with reckless abandon that I so love to do?
At the arrival of official senior status the answer is a resounding yes! I am blessed and spoiled to a fault with good health. No sigificant health issues or maladies so common with my age group, older and younger. I do desire to bring my weight down to get back to racing: running and triathlons, and I’ll get there. Good news, I’ll be chasing gobblers this spring, and for many more seasons, God willing. Maybe not so good for gobblers…
As a turkey hunter I am at peace with the natural order of things. My days in the great turkey woods teachs many things, life’s lessons, and gives me the quality time to ponder the what, why, how come it is this way. I for one am very grateful for my many blessings and for the 55 years I have had so far living a full life.
The day will be spent working most of it, and we’ll celebrate at home with a fine meal, and a shot or two of wild turkey whiskey. The toast in all honesty will not be in honor of my birthday. From the heart, I will raise my glass to family, and all those in my life that I have shared or crossed paths with. For it is because of all of you it has enriched my experiences and helped to make it a life worth living!
A big thank you for all the birthday wishes. To many more years, and I wish the same for all of you!
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