Meet the Ellis Experts

Dick Ellis
Dick is a Wisconsin syndicated outdoor columnist. His weekly column, Wisconsin Outdoors with Dick Ellis is a traveling column with photography that is carried weekly in 55 newspapers, including 10 dailies. The column has won seven national awards for excellence since 2004 in competition with my peers from the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA), including three 1st place awards.

Phone 262.549.5550
Email: ellis@onwisconsinoutdoors.com


	Terry Bitz Terry is a freelance outdoor writer who resides in Pleasant Prairie. In addition to writing for On Wisconsin Outdoors, Terry writes articles for various outdoor magazines. His column "Outdoor View" runs bi-weekly in the Kenosha News. Terry works fulltime as a Technical Account Manager for Motorola, Inc. Website: www.outdoorconvergence.com Email: Terry@outdoorconvergence.com Phone: 262.694.8141

	Tom Carpenter Tom Carpenter writes for a variety of national and regional publications on hunting, fishing, birding, nature, conservation and natural history from his home In Plymouth, Minnesota. This native son was born in Richland Center and grew up outdoors--hunting squirrels, rabbits, deer and pheasants, catching trout, raising butterflies, helping the birds, baling hay and fixing fence-- in the hill country of southwestern Wisconsin’s Green, Iowa, Lafayette and Grant counties. Additional passions he has picked up along the way include turkey hunting, upland bird hunting of all kinds with Rascal his Brittany , numerous other fishing pursuits, and teaching his three young sons the ways of the outdoors. He now hunts and fishes across the Midwest and the U.S. , but still considers Wisconsin his home stomping grounds. It is where he leaves his heart.

	Pat Clark Pat Clark is author of Observation from a Wisconsin Prairie.

	Mike Foss Mike Foss was born and raised in Washburn , Wisconsin . He began hunting at age 12, and taught the ethics of hunting by his father, an avid hunter and fisherman. As a guide and owner of Northern Wisconsin Outfitters, has harvested bear and many deer, including several record book bucks. Off season, Mike spends time with his family and constantly scouting for new hunting areas and adventures. NorthWIout@att.net

	Jason Gaurkee Jason Gaurkee has been guiding, writing and filming television shows on the waters of Wisconsin and beyond for over ten years. Email: jmgaurkee @yahoo.com Phone: (920) 851-6655.

	Dick Henske Retired principal Dick Henske of Manitowish Waters hunts and fishes Wisconsin, Canada and the western states. Rarely does he miss a day in the field.

	Steve Henske Steve Henske is a veteran canoeist having paddled thousands of miles on the Canadian Shield, and many more in Wisconsin. He resides in Stevens Point, WI, with his wife and paddling partner Missy, and faithful canoe rocking specialist Cody, a golden retriever.

	Terrill Knaack Terrill Knaack is a wildlife and landscape painter, as well as a photographer. He studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison earning degrees in art and wildlife ecology. Terrill's paintings have been exhibited nationally and are in major corporate collections. He has produced many paintings and limited edition prints for Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited and Wings Over Wisconsin. He continues to paint in his studio on Beaver Dam Lake and is an active conservationist. www.terrillknaack

	John Kubiak John Kubiak is an avid musky fisherman who fishes when he can. He has 85 fish up to 48 inches caught and released.

	Johnathan Kuehl I love to draw people. Portraits are great, but when you turn someone into a cartoon you can capture their characteristics and personality in the drawing. I've been drawing since I was little and still can't but my pencil down. I'm always looking for new opportunities to push my skills even further. Some of my experience includes illustrated children's books, magazine illustrations, greeting cards, cartoons, caricatures, and sketches for concept work. I have a bachelor's degree in animation and have been using it to give life to my drawings. I have animated a few television commercials, music videos, and web content like banner ads. If you have any questions or comments for me or about my work please feel free to contact me via email at KuehlArts@gmail.com or via telephone at 612.812.9600.

	Todd Lensing Captain Todd Lensing is a professional guide who takes out clients daily during the Wisconsin waterfowl season. Todd is an U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain and holds a Wisconsin Guide License, has training in Hunter Safety and CPR, and is a National Registry First Responder and Volunteer Fire Fighter. Captain Todd Maintains the stringent requirements set forth by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service and operates on Pool 9 of the Mississippi River. Flyway Fowling Guide Service, LLC was established in 2002 specializing in diver and puddle duck hunting. Todd and his wife, Donna, also own and operate the Grandview Motel, LLC which overlooks the mighty Mississippi in Ferryville, Wisconsin. Email: grandviewmotel@centurytel.net Phone: 608.734.3232 www.flywayfowling.com

	Kevin Michalowski Kevin Michalowski is author of 15 Minutes to a Great Dog (Krause Publications, $12.95) and has been training dogs for 10 years.

	Paul Mueller Paul Mueller is a United States Coast Guard Certified Master Captain. He is an accomplished tournament anger with many top finishes. He pursues walleyes throughout eastern Wisconsin and upper Michigan including the Bay of Green Bay , Little Bay de Noc and all spots in between. He follows the “best walleye bites” throughout the year to assure you productive fishing. You may have to travel but it will be worth the drive. To schedule your trip to Green Bay , Little Bay de Noc, Winnebago, Wolf River , Pine Lake , Lake La Belle or Geneva , call him at 262.490.7621.

	Jeff Nania Jeff Nania is executive director of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association. www.wisducks.org

	Darrell Pendergrass Out There: Twenty years of family, fishing, farming and a life afield, a collection of stories by Darrell Pendergrass, can be purchased for $15 at The Daily Press in Ashland. Or send $15 and $3 for shipping and handling to Darrell Pendergrass, 52405 Otto Olson Road, Grand View, WI 54839.

	Jeff Peters Jeff Peters of Mellen, Wisconsin, is publisher of The Echo, a Wisconsin historical newspaper. Peters urges historians and residents of Wisconsin to send their stories and old photos (quality reproductions or scans at 300 dpi on CD preferred) to: Jeff Peters, The Echo, 31374 Long Lake Road, Mellen, WI 54546. Or email them to peters@ceas.coop Subscriptions for the newspaper are $20 for the year and can be sent to the same address.

	Chris Powell Chris Powell is a fishing guide. Contact him at Fat Guy's Guide Service, 715.577.9771 www.fat-guy.org.

	Dennis Radloff Captain Dennis Radloff guides the waters of Green Bay on a daily basis from May through November for Muskies and occasionaly Walleyes. Dennis started his guide business in 1996 on the waters of southeast Wisconsin. As his business grew so did his quest for bigger waters and bigger fish, leading him up to the Bay. In addition to Dennis' success on the water he has also been featured through out the Midwest in numerous television & radio shows, and publications. www.sterlingmusky.com dennis@sterlingmusky.com 262.443.9993

	J.J. Reich As JJ's day job, he coordinates and writes the “Field-Tested and Recommended” section sof North American Hunter and North American Fisherman magazines. However, JJ is also a freelance outdoor writer and contributed product-related and how-to articles for magazines such as NWTF Turkey Call, Xtreme Jakes, Get In The Game, North American Hunter, and various outdoor Web sites. JJ is also the author of Kampp Tales™ Outdoor Adventures Children's Book Series. Kampp Tales™ books are created to inform and entertain youngsters while generating a hunger and curiosity for the great outdoors. www.kammptales.com www.huntingclub.com www.fishingclub.com Phone: 651-226-3587 Email: reicho@comcast.net

	Jeff Schilling I was born in Milwaukee and grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin. I am an avid Wisconsin outdoorsman, hunting and fishing here all of my life. However, my outdoors experience is not limited to Wisconsin as I have also taken several hunting and fishing trips out of state and country. Through it all I have learned a great deal about hunting and fishing and now seek the opportunity to share my experience and lessons learned with others. It is my hope that I can help my fellow outdoorsmen find success and satisfaction in the woods or on the water. I also hope to provide some entertainment to those who read of my many experiences in the Wisconsin wilderness. I would appreciate any questions or comments you may have regarding any of my articles. Phone: 414.651.5836 Email: Acres809@cs.com

	Phil Schweik Over the past 40+ years, Phil Schweik is a licensed Wisconsin fishing and hunting guide. He has made it his personal obligation to intimately learn the vast woods and abundant lakes and rivers in this area. He is a tournament angler, author and seminar speaker. Phil and his family live in Mosinee. Contact him through his website at www.hooksetters.biz.

	Bill Thornley Bill Thornley is an outdoor writer from Spooner.

	S. Wilkerson S. Wilkerson is an award-winning Wisconsin journalist, firearms expert and student of the second amendment.

	John Volkman photo and bio coming soon.

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