The WTU family lost one of our brightest lights last week, when Larry Yost, Nebraska field director, passed away after a battle with cancer.

Larry was only 46, far too young, and will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew him. His passing will be a real loss for Whitetails Unlimited.

If you never had the pleasure of meeting Larry, he was one of those quiet guys who got an amazing amount of work done, seeming without any effort. On one memorable occasion, the caterer for a banquet screwed up the date, and Larry realized that he had no meal for a sold-out banquet. It was a real nightmare situation, looking at 220 people who had paid for a dinner, which should be served in 20 minutes.

I'm reminded of the Kipling quote to his son, "If you can keep your wits about you while all others are losing theirs - then you will be a man." Well, Larry was The Man. He got things organized, and in short order the crowd was enjoying a steak dinner, a little late, but Larry said there were no complaints. The most amazing part was that when I called Larry to ask about the banquet for a story, he said it was no big deal, and tried to put all the credit on everyone else. In reality, it was a great team effort that pulled success from the jaws of disaster, but without the calm, decisive leadership that Larry always projected, and the loyalty that he engendered, that banquet would have been a smoking disaster.

That story is on the WTU website at:www.whitetailsunlimited.com/news/archives/session_b2979bad999d/banquettrailtales.phtml

Larry is survived by his wife, Holly, and their five children: Drew and Dylan Yost, Jamie and Shea Lundeby, and Dalton Dunn, and his grandson, Corbin. He was passionate about hunting, fishing, and baseball with the boys and his friends, and he's going to be missed by all of us.

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WTU SEEKING A FIELD DIRECTOR IN NEBRASKA

Whitetails Unlimited Inc., a national, nonprofit conservation organization established in 1982, with over 90,000 supporters and 425 chapters has a career opportunity for a highly motivated individual as a Field Director. This professional, salaried position will be located within close proximity of Omaha, Nebraska, with a start date of June 11 and will report directly to the Vice President - Field Operations.

The successful candidate will organize and conduct fundraising events throughout the territory along with mobilizing volunteers and serving as a liaison between Whitetails Unlimited chapters and National Headquarters. The mission of this position is to establish and maintain a presence of Whitetails Unlimited throughout Nebraska, Western Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree. Related training and job experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Actual exposure to volunteer programs, event planning, and fundraising methods, with proven leadership and relationship building skills is mandatory. Strong organizational and time management skills are required, with minimal need for day-to-day supervision. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet is necessary. Outstanding record keeping and inventory skills with a penchant for detail is vital. Strong communication and presentation skills required. The ability to handle multiple tasks and shift priorities is important. Exposure to or participation in the shooting sports, inclusive of hunting is important, along with knowledge of the white-tailed deer, their habits, and habitat.

This individual will be required to work from their home and travel regularly. Must also be a mature, energetic, self-starter who is well-organized and self-confident with a very strong desire to succeed, and have the capability to represent Whitetails Unlimited in a professional manner. High moral standards, good character, and strong ethics are necessary.

Whitetails Unlimited's purpose is to raise funds in support of educational programs, habitat conservation, and preservation of the hunting tradition. For further background information regarding Whitetails Unlimited, visitwww.whitetailsunlimited.com.

Whitetails Unlimited offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates should submit their resume, references, and salary requirements to ktassoul@whitetailsunlimited.com no later than May 18.

Whitetails Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer.

                                                                                                                         

WTU SEEKING A FIELD DIRECTOR IN PENNSYLVANIA

Whitetails Unlimited Inc., a national, nonprofit conservation organization established in 1982, with over 90,000 supporters and 425 chapters has a career opportunity for a highly motivated individual as a Field Director. This professional position will be located in southeastern Pennsylvania with an October start date, and will report directly to the Vice President - Field Operations.

The successful candidate will organize and conduct fundraising events along with mobilizing individuals and serving as a liaison between Whitetails Unlimited chapters and National Headquarters. The mission of this position is to establish, maintain, and grow the operations of Whitetails Unlimited in the State of Pennsylvania.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree. Related training and job experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Actual exposure to volunteer programs, event planning, and fundraising methods, with proven leadership and relationship building skills is mandatory. Strong organizational and time management skills are required, with minimal need for day-to-day supervision. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet is necessary. Outstanding record keeping and inventory skills with a penchant for detail is vital. Strong communication and presentation skills required. The ability to handle multiple tasks and shift priorities is important. Exposure to or participation in the shooting sports, inclusive of hunting is important, along with knowledge of the white-tailed deer, their habits, and habitat.

This individual will be required to work from their home office and some travel is required. Must also be a mature, energetic, self-starter who is well-organized and self-confident with a very strong desire to succeed, and have the capability to represent Whitetails Unlimited in a professional manner. High moral standards, honesty, dependability, good character, and strong ethics are imperative.

Whitetails Unlimited's purpose is to raise funds in support of educational programs, habitat conservation, and preservation of the hunting tradition. For further background information regarding Whitetails Unlimited, please visit www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

This is a commission-based opportunity, and the successful candidate could do this part or full time. This unique position requires a diverse set of skills, and can be both personally and financially rewarding for the exceptional individual. Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter toktassoul@whitetailsunlimited.com no later than August 15, 2012.

Whitetails Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer.

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Following an exceptional 18 months, Whitetails Unlimited and television personality Travis "T-Bone" Turner are expanding their successful partnership. "We are so happy that we are extending our relationship with T-Bone," said WTU President Jeff Schinkten, "because he's the perfect fit for our membership. He's a whitetail fanatic - genuine, entertaining, and a fantastic ambassador for the sport of hunting."

Travis "T-Bone" Turner

T-Bone has years of experience as a championship archer, hunter, and television personality, co-hosting Bone Collector and Realtree Roadtripson the Outdoor Channel - two of the top rated outdoor shows on television. In addition, he represents or endorses a number of leading companies in the outdoor sports industry, including Hoyt, Tree Spyder, G5 Outdoors, Realtree, Bushnell, Chevrolet, Bad Boy Buggies, Scent Blocker, Easton, Evolved/Wild Game Innovations, GAMO, Weston, and CanCooker. Turner is also the celebrity archery expert to the stars, working with Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Jordan, Michael Waddell, David Blanton, and several country music and Major League Baseball stars on their archery set-ups and shooting advice. Turner lives in Hogansville, Georgia, with his wife, Michelle, and son, Archer.

Turner is well-versed in all aspects of hunting and the outdoors, including wildlife, whitetail habitat, management, and food plots. In his own inimitable style, he is able to eloquently speak to both the cultural and technical aspects of hunting and wildlife.

"I am so excited to continue as a spokesman and partner with Whitetails Unlimited," said T-Bone. "I have a passion for the outdoors, and WTU's commitment to hunting and conservation is unmatched. Working with them provides me with an opportunity to give back to the outdoor community. Together, we can bring more awareness to wildlife management, conservation, and education, and also encourage our youth to participate in the hunting tradition."

T-Bone has been a popular guest when he attends Whitetails Unlimited events. "T-Bone brings that 'Brotherhood of the Bone Collector' attitude to our banquets," said WTU Ohio Field Director Dennis Malloy. "He fits in perfectly with WTU members. We have some of the best deer hunters in the world, with a long hunting heritage, and having T-Bone with us to share his hunting stories is the perfect way to celebrate the American tradition of deer hunting."

Schinkten notes that while Whitetails Unlimited and Travis "T-Bone" Turner have finalized an agreement, specific dates, locations, and activities will be announced at a later date.

For more information about Travis "T-Bone" Turner, visit his website at www.TboneOutdoors.com, or the websites of his television shows at www.bonecollector.com, or www.realtree.com. Whitetails Unlimited's website is www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

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