I thought maybe some of you would understand the tag situation a little better by reading this detailed list of the Governors tags. Below you will find who and why they were issued.
JC
2007 Special Nonresident Deer Tags
Priority 1
Iowa-based Media/Outdoor Industry
Steve Tjornhom*, Eagan, MN: Over the Shoulder Productions (OSP), Boone; videographer/hunter for TV show production.
Billy Kindrick*, Dover, AR: OSP, Boone; videographer/hunter for TV show production.
Buck Harris*, Postville, AR: OSP, Boone, pro-staff videographer/hunter for TV show production.
Patrick Muellerleile*, Afton, MN: OSP, Boone, pro-staff videographer/hunter for TV show production.
Deb Olson*, Hayward, WI: OSP, Boone, pro-staff videographer/hunter as a team with husband for TV production.
Craig Olson*, Hayward, WI: OSP, Boone, pro-staff videographer/hunter as a team with his wife for TV show production.
Scott Taylor*, Mariana, FL: OSP, Boone, pro-staff videographer/hunter for TV show production.
Craig Greer*: Dickinson, TN: Hunter Specialties (HS), Cedar Rapids, pro-staff videographer/hunter for TV/DVD production.
E. Alex Rutledge*, Birch Tree, MO: HS, Cedar Rapids, pro-staff videographer/hunter for TV/DVD production.
Phillip Vanderpool*, Harrison, AR: HS, CR, pro-staff videographer/hunter for TV/DVD production.
Eddie Salter*, Evergreen, AL: HS, CR, pro-staff videographer/hunter for TV/DVD production.
Mitch Hagen*, Rochester, MN: HS, CR, pro-staff videographer for TV/DVD shows featuring/promoting HS products.
Mike Capps*, Eolia, MO: HS, CR; public relations for HS in product promotions and will aid as hunter for production of DVDs. He will `host' writer Dave Henderson, below, to assure HS product coverage.
Dave Henderson*, Endicott, NY: HS, CR; freelance writer and columnist for Buckmaster magazine. His articles will promote HS product use and Iowa deer hunting, and will be accompanied by Capps, above. A
Scott Bestul*, Lewiston, MN: American Outdoors, Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, makers of Mrs. Doe Pee, a buck attractant. He is a contributing editor for Field & Stream and free lance writer for other national periodicals and will be doing an article on this Iowa made deer scent.
Doug Kroeck*, Austintown, OH: American Outdoors, Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, makers of Mrs. Doe Pee, a buck attractant. Host of the Average American Sportsman TV show on the Sportsman Channel and the Internet. He will produce a Mrs. Doe Pee product video for use in Gander Mountain stores and, potentially use his footage for part of his TV and Internet programs.
Priority 2
Iowa-linked Conservation Organizations
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation*: Although more centered on elk in the Rockies, the Iowa chapter is a frequent supporter of wildlife education programs throughout Iowa. They want to auction a tag at their Feb. 21-24 annual convention in Reno, NV with ½ proceeds coming back to DNR for the deer donation program (HUSH). Note proceeds from similar auctions attached to application.
National Wild Turkey Federation*: The Iowa and national organizations have spent almost $ 4 million on Iowa conservation projects to date. They plan a major packaging job for this tag in their 40,000 attended convention Feb. 22. The tag will have its own web site and is expected to sell for around $10,000.
Priority 3
DNR-related Guest
Jim Martin*, Mulino, OR: Conservation director of Pure Fishing (Spirit Lake is headquarters) and nationally prominent speaker to conservation professionals for training/inspiration sessions on marketing the products of their work. He will keynote the DNR's best management practices annual conference in Des Moines and in Spirit Lake. His typical fee for aiding state wildlife departments with similar programs is a big game hunt, in lieu of the typical $5,000 plus expenses.
Priority 4
Special Celebrities
1..Bo Jackson* Burr Ridge, IL: 1985 Heisman Trophy winner, pro baseball player for Royals and football for Oakland Raiders, retired 1995. Will do PSA for DNR to promote ethical hunting. He shot 2 does in hunt last year and will be in a special feature of Iowa Outdoors magazine. Accompanied by DNR conservation officer Ken Lonneman, Hancock/Wright counties.
2. Josh Kinney*, Springfield, MO: Relief pitcher for St. Louis Cardinals, will hunt with Iowa native pro baseball player Cal Eldred, doing a TV and DVD production for Buck Commander productions and for Game Masters sporting goods stores.
3. Miranda Lambert*, Lindale TX: One of the top female country singers and proponent of women in the ouitdoors. Guest of Lee and Tiffany Lakoskey in SE Iowa who are hosts of TV shows on Outdoors Channel and ESPN. She will be in both shows plus RealTree's Monster Bucks video to which the Lakoskeys contribute.
4. Gary LeVox*, Nashville, TN: Lead singer of Rascal Flats, top award winning country group. Guest of Lee and Tiffany Lakoskey in SE Iowa who are hosts of TV shows on Outdoors Channel and ESPN. He will be in both shows plus RealTree's Monster Bucks video to which the Lakoskeys contribute.
5. Blake Shelton*, Nashville, TN: One of Warner Bros. Top country music singers. Guest of Lee and Tiffany Lakoskey in SE Iowa who are hosts of TV shows on Outdoors Channel and ESPN. He will be in both shows plus RealTree's Monster Bucks video to which the Lakoskeys contribute.
Priority 5
Out of State Media/Outdoor Industry
William Pellegrino*, Colorado Springs, CO: Bow Hunt America magazine article planned with assigned writer (who already has an Iowa tag) to accompany him. Well known, major award-winning archer; owner of largest archery shop in Colorado. Specifically endorsed and will hunt with DNR conservation officer Craig Cutts, Warren Co.
Tammi Gregory*, Cameron, MO: Co-host with husband/family on Wild Outdoors TV show on Outdoor Channel since 1994. Major producer of DVDs, “Whitetail Obsession” series. Very good use of past tags in TV/DVD productions to promote the state as well as HUSH, TIP, and other Iowa conservation programs.
Julie Kreuter,* Big Springs, NE: Co-host/owner of The Edge television show on Great American Country network. Intends to involve DNR officials in their production of a show on Iowa deer hunting.
Terry Drury*, Bloomsdale, MO: President Drury Outdoors which includes 2 TV shows on Outdoor Channel network and series of DVD productions. Has promoted Iowa's deer donation program and positive deer management for the state.
Steve Stoltz,* St. Louis, MO: DVD, TV personality and deer hunting seminar presenter; hunts for Mossy Oak and Knight & Hale.
Brooks Johnson*, Monticello, MN: Co-owner Double Bull Archery, a ground blind manufacturing company, seminar promotions, DVD and TV production.
Walter Parrott*, Smiths Station, AL: Co-host with Chuck Jones on “Right Place Right Time” TV show on Men's Channel.
William Spann,* Fairview, TN: Hunter/personality on Right Place Right Time” TV show on Men's Channel.
Caryn Moss,* Elk Ridge UT: Owner of MossBack Productions, Inc & Guides and Outfitters, a Men's Channel TV show `Outback with Mossback' and DVD production company. Promoting women hunting with muzzleloaders.
Jesse Morehead,* Stafford, KS: Host of Staying Safe with Jesse and Ginger TV show on Men's Outdoor Recreation channel. Hunter Specialties of Cedar Rapids is a major sponsor of the show and they recommend him.
Danny Evans,* Wellston, OK: Owner, pro-staff Buckventures Productions and Buckventures TV &DVD on Men's Outdoor and Recreational Channel.
Gregg Ritz, Stratham,* NH: President, Thompson Center Arms; footage of muzzleloading hunt to be used in 3 different national TV shows and DVDs. Offers opportunity to interview conservation officer on deem management and other natural resource issues.
Roger Raglin*, Coweta, OK: Host/owner Roger Raglin Outdoors TV on the Outdoor Channel, plus DVD production. Last year won `Best Big Game.' Will interview DNR guest for his show.
Peter Brown*, Hampden, ME: President, Extreme Dimension Wildlife Game Calls and sponsor/pro staffer of Roger Raglin Outdoors.
Priority 6
Selection Committee Options
Kenneth Stilger*, Louisville, KY: Developer, requested by Iowa Speedway @ Newton
Terry Stilger*, Prospect, KY: Developer, requested by Iowa Speedway @ Newton
Iowa-based Media/Outdoor Industry
Jackie Bushman, Montgomery, AL: Sponsored by Lakosky's of Henry County, Jackie is one of the `deer hunting kings' of north America as founder/CEO of Buckmasters, LLC, which includes 3 national magazines, two national TV shows, a major web site, a huge DVD business and a club membership of 300,000.
Bob Linquist, Sr. Lena, IL: Sponsored by Heartland Communications of Fort Dodge. Bob and his son will film a TV show for Heartland's Family Fish and Game shown throughout US and Canada.
Bob Lindquist, Jr. Lena, IL: Sponsored by Heartland Communications of Fort Dodge. Bob's son who will aid his dad in filming a TV show for Heartland's Family Fish and Game shown throughout US and Canada.
Brenda Potts, Springfield, IL: Sponsored by Kisky Productions, Leon, IA. Brenda is an outdoor writer/videographer who will publish articles about Kisky Productions in national magazines. She will also film the hunt for the TV show, Whitetail Freaks on the Outdoor Channel, produced by the Kiskys.
& 6. Jerry & Glenda Miller, Rio Vista, TX: Sponsored by Over the Shoulder Productions (0SP) of Boone, Ia. Husband/wife team, both employed by Texas parks and Wildlife and who hunt/film for TV shows all over the US, plus the write articles for Texas-based and national outdoor magazines.
7. Aaron Pellett, Alborn, MN: Representative of Field Logic (largest archery target manufacturer in world) and sponsor of Dan Young's (Iowa resident) TV show, Outdoor Traditions on the Fox network.
Frank Whitlock, Tulsa, OK: Sponsored by OSP of Boone, he is a medically retired Army Sgt, 100% disabled by roadside bomb in Iraq; he and wife will be involved in the Hope Outdoors Camp in Mt. Ayr for a crossbow hunt TV show with OSP which will air on Outdoors Channel in 2008. (DNR will include him on feature in Iowa Outdoors.)
Rusty Sellars, Inman, SC: Sponsored by OSP of Boone, he is owner of True Timber Oudoors, a camouflage company. His footage will be a big part of a promotional DVD that will be circulated free at major outdoor show/seminars and in a few magazines of over 1000K circulation to promote OSP TV series. He will also write about his Iowa hunt in national magazines.
Rob Hunt, Elm Mott, TX: Sponsored by OSP of Boone, one of the owners of OSP. Real Tree TV show will buy footage from OSP if he gets a kill.
Joseph Difranseco, III, Dallas TX: Sponsored by OSP of Boone, one of three board members of Dallas Safari Club (200,000 worldwide members) which has national TV show. The three board members will appear on the TV show and in articles in Safari magazine.
JD Martin, Haslet, TX: Sponsored by OSP of Boone, one of three board members of Dallas Safari Club (200,000 worldwide members) which has national TV show. The three board members will appear on the TV show and in articles in Safari magazine.
& 15. Jerry Martin & Youth Show Host to be Named, Springfield, MO: Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops of Council Bluffs. Jerry is the president of Bass Pro Shops with store locations throughout the US and one in Council Bluffs. They have a 9-year history of TV shows with a second one added 3 years ago that focuses on youth. They will produce two shows from these tags, including interviewing a DNR staff person and promoting reasons why young outdoor enthusiasts should visit Iowa.
Priority 2
Iowa-linked Conservation Organizations
Iowa Chapter, Foundation for North American Wild Sheep: Tag will be auctioned at Spirit Lake fundraiser Feb. 2 for estimated $2,000-$6,000.
Whitetails Unlimited, Iowa Division: Tag will go through the Michigan Division with 100 chapters/25,000 members for a special auction estimated to raise between $2,500 - $7,500 (1st time; hard to guess).
Iowa Bow Hunters Association: Will conduct a national raffle with tickets at $10 each. IBA will use its half of the proceeds for the Archery in the Schools Program throughout the state.
Priority 3
DNR-related Guest
Jonathan Morris, Peach Bottom PA: At age 19, he has cerebral palsy and is wheelchair-bound, and wants to participate in the youth/disabled deer season in late September with the aid of Buena Vista County's Special Youth Challenge (SYC). SYC is a nonprofit, non-denominational Christian nonprofit group of 70 volunteers who help challenged youth enjoy deer and turkey hunting. SYC raises money to pay all his expenses. The DNR will `cover' this hunting trip with photographer and writer to publish a major feature in an upcoming issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine.
2. Lymphoma patient, unnamed from Georgia is preparing an application for a sponsor from Sioux City, the person who actually started the SYC organization above.
Priority 4
Special Celebrities
Matthew Hughes, Hillsboro, IL: 9-time World UFC-welterweight champion; well-known in hunting community. Must be paired with brother Mark, below. Would participate in the Knight Rifle Invitational hunt, and will be filmed for its “Born to Hunt” TV show dedicated to Iowa hunting.
Mark Hughes, Hillsboro, IL: Brother to Matthew above and part of the “Hughes Team.” Must be paired with brother Mark, below. Would participate in the Knight Rifle Invitational hunt, and will be filmed for its “Born to Hunt” TV show dedicated to Iowa hunting.
3. Aaron Tippin, Doweltown, TN: Sponsored by Sticks and Stones Outdoor Adventures of Fort Dodge, IA, that has a monthly magazine and TV show. Aaron is a leading country western singer. He will participate in the Knight Rifles invitational hunt as major part of the TV show that will be produced on the hunt.
4. Tracey Lawrence, Mt Juliet, TN: Sponsored by Sticks and Stones Outdoor Adventures of Fort Dodge, IA, that has a monthly magazine and TV show. Tracey is a leading country western singer. He will participate in the Knight Rifles invitational hunt as major part of the TV show that will be produced on the hunt.
5. Ryan Klesko, LaJolla, CA: 15-year major league baseball player, currently with SF Giants. Owns his own TV show Grand Slam Adventures with all profits directed to his foundation for children and families of sick children.
6. David Adam LaRoche, Fort Scott, KS: 4-year major league baseball player, currently with the Pittsburg Pirates. Co-host with Ryan Klesko on Grand Slam Adventures.
Priority 5
Out of State Media/Outdoor Industry
Bill Jordan, Columbus, GA: President/CEO of RealTree Companies that includes the world's leading camoflauge apparel, two of the nation's leading TV shows on ESPN2, Realtree Outdoors magazine and webiste of 375,000 unique visitors monthly. (Bill also donated 600 “Hunt Iowa” hats to the DNR wildlife bureau as part of their official uniform.)
Harold Knight, Cadiz, KY: Part owner of Knight & Hale Game Calls plus Ultimate Hunting by Knight & Hale TV show (18 years on air) on national outdoor network, and annual Knight & Hale DVD. Will help promote HUSH and quality deer management.
David Hale, Cadiz, KY: Part owner of Knight & Hale Game Calls plus Ultimate Hunting by Knight & Hale TV show (18 years on air) on national outdoor network, and annual Knight & Hale DVD. Will help promote HUSH and quality deer management.
William Konway, Leroy, IN: 20-year outdoor video journalist will be writing articles for national publications about the Knight Rifles Invitational Hunt. Both Konway and Strelec below will help keep a staff of about 5 Knight Rifle marketing staff in Iowa because of the ample opportunity for quality deer hunting.
Jim Strelec, Cadiz, KY: Camera operator for Knight and Hale TV show, covering the Knight Rifle Invitational Deer Hunt for show dedicated to Iowa deer hunting. Both Konway and Strelec will help keep a staff of about 5 Knight Rifle marketing staff in Iowa because of the ample opportunity for quality deer hunting.
Ron Cormier, Sparta, WI: TV show representative for Mathew, Inc, a $65 million/yr.manufacturer of bows. He works with 93 different national TV shows and he will be filmed for segments that could be used in five of these, but most specifically for the Babe Winkelman show in 2008.
Tammy Koenig, Fall River, WI: Professional hunter, outdoor writer and videographer, scheduled to air her Iowa deer kill on The Hunters Journal on the Outdoor Channel. Will also have articles in 4 national magazines and several websites. She is active in introducing women and children to the outdoors through her organization Leading Ladies Outdoors.
Andrae D'Acquisto, Chandlerville, IL: Videographer, pro-staff of Whitetail Addiction's TV show on Mens Outdoor Recreation channel and DVDs. Promises to include messages on tourism, doe management, deer donation program, etc. His partner, John Macko has a nonresident doe tag and will accompany him.
Todd Cast, Weatherford, TC: Pro-staff member of TNT Outdoors, nationally prominent TV show. Wants to showcase deer hunting in Iowa but also spend time with a field biologist to show successful public land management for all types of hunting SE of Centerfield.
Prioirty 6
Governor's Recommended Hunters
LA Harris
Jim Cunningham
Jimmy Cunningham
