Natural Pursuit Outdoors is a communications company founded by educator, writer and all-around outdoorsman, Tyler Frantz. The focus is to celebrate our great hunting and fishing heritage by sharing our passion for the outdoors with others through print, video and online media.
Based in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, NPO provides an opportunity for sportsmen of all kinds to interact, learn and share the incredible experiences they encounter in the wild places they call home.
Tyler offers a refreshing, workingman's perspective toward freelance outdoor writing, photography and videography, through which he regularly provides a variety of how-to stories, personal narratives and special interest features on outdoor issues, figures and organizations. Regardless of topic, his diversity of work always entertains and enlightens.
We hope you enjoy NPO, and please feel free to visit our various pages for more great videos, articles and interactive opportunities.
Frantz is a Past-President of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association and is also an active member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association and serves on the Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Association board.
Natural Pursuit Outdoors: Real Sportsmen. Wild Game. Nature's Rules.
Based in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, NPO provides an opportunity for sportsmen of all kinds to interact, learn and share the incredible experiences they encounter in the wild places they call home.
Tyler offers a refreshing, workingman's perspective toward freelance outdoor writing, photography and videography, through which he regularly provides a variety of how-to stories, personal narratives and special interest features on outdoor issues, figures and organizations. Regardless of topic, his diversity of work always entertains and enlightens.
We hope you enjoy NPO, and please feel free to visit our various pages for more great videos, articles and interactive opportunities.
Frantz is a Past-President of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association and is also an active member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association and serves on the Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Association board.
Natural Pursuit Outdoors: Real Sportsmen. Wild Game. Nature's Rules.
Tyler's Freelance Writing Credits Include:
Pennsylvania Game News Magazine Columnist, Pennsylvania Outdoor News, Petersen's Bowhunting, Bowhunting.com, Ruffed Grouse Magazine, Trout Magazine, MidwestWhitetail.com, Quality Whitetails Magazine, Pennsylvania Angler & Boater Magazine, Lebanon Daily News, Pottsville Republican & Herald, Shamokin News Item, Hanover Evening Sun, Wilkes-Barre Citizen's Voice, Chambersburg Public Opinion, OutdoorNews.com Blogger: "Keystone State of Mind" Blog, Fly Fisherman, BucktailOutdoors.com, On-Target, Pennsylvania Trout, Pennsylvania Turkey Talk, BaitFisherman.com, Natural Pursuit Outdoors Blog, and a book: Pennsylvania Deer Hunting Through the Pages of Game News, produced in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Pennsylvania Game News Magazine Columnist, Pennsylvania Outdoor News, Petersen's Bowhunting, Bowhunting.com, Ruffed Grouse Magazine, Trout Magazine, MidwestWhitetail.com, Quality Whitetails Magazine, Pennsylvania Angler & Boater Magazine, Lebanon Daily News, Pottsville Republican & Herald, Shamokin News Item, Hanover Evening Sun, Wilkes-Barre Citizen's Voice, Chambersburg Public Opinion, OutdoorNews.com Blogger: "Keystone State of Mind" Blog, Fly Fisherman, BucktailOutdoors.com, On-Target, Pennsylvania Trout, Pennsylvania Turkey Talk, BaitFisherman.com, Natural Pursuit Outdoors Blog, and a book: Pennsylvania Deer Hunting Through the Pages of Game News, produced in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Frantz (right) and POWA Awards Chairman, Brad Isles
2022 Professional Outdoor Media Association National Pinnacle Award
Magazine Category (First Place) "UN-BEAR-LIEAVABLE - A Lycoming County Hunting Camp's 100-Bear Legacy" by Tyler Frantz, Published in Pennsylvania Game News November 2020 issue.
2022 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Awards
-Pennsylvania Trappers Award, sponsored by Pennsylvania Trappers Association (First Place) - "Setting a Trap" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on December 19, 2021.
-Handloading Promotion for Print Media Award, sponsored by Redding Reloading (First Place) - "Ammo Shortage ignites a Boom in Reloading" by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Outdoor News on February 18, 2021.
-Best Newspaper Column, sponsored by Bob and Linda Steiner (Second Place) - "Shame Free Shooters" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on November 7, 2021.
-Handloading Promotion for Electronic Media Award, sponsored by Redding Reloading (Second Place) - "Ammo Shortage ignites a Boom in Reloading" by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Outdoor News online on February 18, 2021.
-Raptor Conservation and Eco-Tourism Award, sponsored by Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (Second Place) - "Remote Raptors in Pennsylvania" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pennsylvania Outdoor News online on March 11, 2021.
-Don Heckman Tell the Story Award, sponsored by the PA Chapter of NWTF (Second Place) - "Declining turkey populations prompt proposed hunting changes in state" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on February 14, 2021.
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping or Fishing Photograph, sponsored by POWA EIC Awards (Second Place) - "Early Bird Buck" by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Game News September 2021 issue.
2022 Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Pass It On Award (Second Place): "Daddy's Girl" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on June 20, 2021.
2021 Professional Outdoor Media Association National Pinnacle Award
-Newspaper Category (First Place) "Bittersweet Bear" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on March 1, 2020.
2021 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Awards
-Best Newspaper Feature, sponsored by POWA/Hunters Sharing the Harvest (First Place) - "Bittersweet Bear" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on March 1, 2020.
-Trout and the Cold Water Resource Award, sponsored by POWA/PA Council of Trout Unlimited (First Place) - "Keepers of the Stream - Volunteers breathe life into broken trout waters," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Angler and Boater, January/February 2020 issue.
-Youth Fishing Award, sponsored by POWA/Expositions, Inc. (First Place) - "Pure Gold," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Angler and Boater, March/April 2020 issue.
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping or Fishing Photograph, sponsored by POWA EIC Entries (Second Place) - "The Skipper and his Mate," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on Aug. 9, 2020.
2021 Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Awards
-Talbot Denmead Memorial Award for Best on Conservation and/or the Environment (First Place) - "Keepers of the Stream - Volunteers breathe life into broken trout waters," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Angler and Boater, January/February 2020 issue.
-Wheeler Johnson Memorial Award for Best Newspaper Article (Third Place) - "Church on the Mountain," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on Nov. 29, 2020.
-Pete Greer Memorial Award for Best Published Outdoor Photograph (Third Place) - "Bird Dog," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on Oct. 18, 2020.
2021 Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Awards
-Humor, Blog Category (Third Place) - "Mustache Mojo - Can a rally 'stache seal the deal for desperate deer hunters?," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Outdoor News Online - Keystone State of Mind Blog on Dec. 6, 2020.
2020 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping or Fishing Photograph, sponsored by POWA EIC entries (First Place) - “Grin and Bear It” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on Nov. 17, 2019.
-Best Conference-Related Material Award, sponsored by POWA EIC entries (First Place) - "Overcoming Adversity," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on June 2, 2019.
-Best Newspaper Column, sponsored by Bob and Linda Steiner (Second Place) – “Defining moments: Hooking a young hunter for life,” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on December 15, 2019.
-Best Magazine or Regional Newspaper Column, sponsored by POWA EIC entries (Second Place) – “Bowhunting the ‘Burbs” by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Game News, July 2019.
-Best Published Pennsylvania Fishing or Boating Related Newspaper Photo, sponsored by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (Second Place) - “Rainbow Reflections” by Tyler Frantz, published in Pottsville Republican Herald on March 24, 2019.
2020 Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Talbot Denmead Memorial Award for Best on Conservation and/or the Environment (Second Place) - "Overcoming Adversity," published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on June 2, 2019.
2020 Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Awards:
-OWAA Blog Contest’s Hunting or Shooting Sports Category (Second Place) - "Time Afield with Bird Dog a Memory Worth Making," by Tyler Frantz, published on www.outdoornews.com/Pennsylvania on November 24, 2019.
-OWAA Newspaper Contest's Family Participation/Youth Outdoor Education Category (Third Place) - "Defining Moments," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on December 15, 2019.
2019 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Best Magazine or Regional Newspaper Feature, sponsored by POWA/EIC (Second Place) - "On the Trail of a Poconos Ghost - Hunting a Creature of Legend and Lore," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Game News in the January 2018 issue.
-Best Newspaper Feature, sponsored by Pennsylvania Hunters Sharing the Harvest (Second Place)- "Braving Bear Island," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on July 15, 2018.
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing Photograph, sponsored by POWA/EIC (Second Place) - "Oil Creek Angler," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on May 27, 2018.
-Young Trees Habitat Award, sponsored by Allegheny Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (Second Place) - "West Nile Virus affects ruffed grouse decline," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on April 29, 2018.
-Chautaqua County Fish Camp Outdoor Writers Award, sponsored by Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau (First Place)- "Endless Opportunities," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on September 14, 2018.
2019 Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Award:
-Herb Blackwell Memorial Award for Best Magazine or Regional Newspaper Article (Second Place) - "On the Trail of a Poconos Ghost - Hunting a Creature of Legend and Lore," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Game News in the January 2018 issue.
2018 Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Awards:
-OWAA Blog Contest’s Hunting or Shooting Sports Category (Second Place) - “5 Ways to Kill Your Deer Hunt,” by Tyler Frantz, published in Bowhunting.com on August 26, 2017.
-OWAA Magazine/E-zine Contest’s Hunting or Shooting Sports Category (Third Place) - “Brotherly Love and the Boss Tom of Birds Hill,” by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Game News in the May 2017 issue.
2018 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
Best Magazine or Regional Newspaper Column Award, sponsored by Gogal Publishing Co. (Second Place) - "October Highlights a Season of Change," by Tyler Frantz, published in Harrisburg Magazine in the Oct. 2017 Issue.
Best Magazine Photo, Color or B&W Award, sponsored by POWA/EIC (First Place) -"90-Year Age Gap - Fishing with Great-pa," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Angler & Boater Magazine in the Nov/Dec. 2017 Issue.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Raptor Conservation and Eco-Tourism Award, sponsored by Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (First Place) - "Birds-Eye Views," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican & Herald Newspaper on Sept. 10, 2017.
2017 Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Awards:
-OWAA Newspaper Contest’s Gear/Technical Category (First Place) - “Maple syrup season has arrived,” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Lebanon Daily News on February 28, 2016.
-OWAA Blog Contest’s Hunting or Shooting Sports Category, sponsored by the National Rifle Association (Second Place) - “How to do a Grid Search to Recover your Deer,” by Tyler Frantz, published on Bowhunting.com on September 5th, 2016.
2017 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-POWA Pass it on Award sponsored by the National Rifle Association (First Place) – “Soldier scores first buck with secondhand bow” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Lebanon Daily News on Nov. 20, 2016.
-Don Heckman – Tell the Story Award sponsored the Pennsylvania Chapter of the NWTF (First Place) – “NWTF chapters help turkey environment” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Lebanon Daily News on Oct. 28, 2016.
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping or Fishing Photograph sponsored by POWA EIC entries (First Place) – “Hunter harvest” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Lebanon Daily News on Dec. 4, 2016.
-Best Published Pennsylvania Fishing Or Boating Related Newspaper Photo, Color Or Black & White sponsored by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (First Place) – “Interest in kayaking grows in Pennsylvania,” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Lebanon Daily News on July 24, 2016.
-Best Conference-Related Material Award sponsored by POWA EIC entries (Second Place) – “Hunting turkeys in 2 states is rewarding” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Lebanon Daily News on May 21, 2016.
2017 Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Bass Pro Shops Pass It On Award (1st Place): "Soldier scores first buck with second-hand bow." Published in the Lebanon Daily News on November 20, 2016. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2016/11/soldier-scores-first-buck-with-second.html
-Best Blog Post Entry (2nd Place): "How to do a Grid Search to Recover your Deer." Published on Bowhunting.com on September 5, 2016. https://www.bowhunting.com/blog/2016/09/05/grid-search-recover-deer/
2016 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-POWA Pass It On Award (1st Place) : “Palmyra Middle School students get an outdoors education.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on June 7, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/06/palmyra-gives-students-outdoor-education.html
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping or Fishing Photograph Award (1st Place) : “Banner day of bear hunting near creek.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on Dec. 6, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/12/it-was-banner-day-in-bear-woods.html
-Young Trees Habitat Award (1st Place) : “State Game Lands benefit from controlled fires.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on June 14, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/06/patient-name-state-game-lands-rx-fire.html
-Best Newspaper Feature Award (2nd Place) : “An October ‘lullaby’ lays big buck to rest.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on October 25, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/10/october-lullaby-lays-big-buck-to-rest.html
-Wildlife Conservation Partnership Award (2nd Place) : “It’s a near-record year for bird species count.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on January 25, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/01/near-record-year-for-bird-species-count.html
-Best Conference-Related Material Award (2nd Place) : “Bike-fishing the Youghiogheny tells a river’s story.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on May 24, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/05/bike-fishing-yough-tells-forgotten.html
2016 Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Wheeler Johnson Memorial Award for Best Newspaper Article (2nd Place): “An October ‘lullaby’ lays big buck to rest.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on October 25, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/10/october-lullaby-lays-big-buck-to-rest.html
2015 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Wildlife Conservation Partnership Award (1st Place)- "Owls and others find sanctuary at landfill" - Lebanon Daily News, September 21, 2014
-Best Published PA Fishing/Boating Newspaper Photo (1st Place)- "Even on hot summer days, don't ignore fishing possibilities" - Lebanon Daily News, September 7, 2014
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping or Fishing Photo (1st Place)- "Late season; Last chance for deer hunters" - Lebanon Daily News, December 28, 2014
-White-Tailed Deer Award (2nd Place)- "Hunting is about the experience, not the kill" - Lebanon Daily News, September 28, 2014
-Best Outdoor Blog Entry Award (2nd Place)- "Dissecting a bowhunting buck miss; Lessons learned the hard way" - Pennsylvania Outdoor News Online, November 20, 2014
-Best Published Newspaper Photo (2nd Place)- "Aiming for success" - Pottsville Republican & Herald, September 21, 2014
Magazine Category (First Place) "UN-BEAR-LIEAVABLE - A Lycoming County Hunting Camp's 100-Bear Legacy" by Tyler Frantz, Published in Pennsylvania Game News November 2020 issue.
2022 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Awards
-Pennsylvania Trappers Award, sponsored by Pennsylvania Trappers Association (First Place) - "Setting a Trap" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on December 19, 2021.
-Handloading Promotion for Print Media Award, sponsored by Redding Reloading (First Place) - "Ammo Shortage ignites a Boom in Reloading" by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Outdoor News on February 18, 2021.
-Best Newspaper Column, sponsored by Bob and Linda Steiner (Second Place) - "Shame Free Shooters" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on November 7, 2021.
-Handloading Promotion for Electronic Media Award, sponsored by Redding Reloading (Second Place) - "Ammo Shortage ignites a Boom in Reloading" by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Outdoor News online on February 18, 2021.
-Raptor Conservation and Eco-Tourism Award, sponsored by Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (Second Place) - "Remote Raptors in Pennsylvania" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pennsylvania Outdoor News online on March 11, 2021.
-Don Heckman Tell the Story Award, sponsored by the PA Chapter of NWTF (Second Place) - "Declining turkey populations prompt proposed hunting changes in state" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on February 14, 2021.
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping or Fishing Photograph, sponsored by POWA EIC Awards (Second Place) - "Early Bird Buck" by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Game News September 2021 issue.
2022 Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Pass It On Award (Second Place): "Daddy's Girl" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on June 20, 2021.
2021 Professional Outdoor Media Association National Pinnacle Award
-Newspaper Category (First Place) "Bittersweet Bear" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on March 1, 2020.
2021 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Awards
-Best Newspaper Feature, sponsored by POWA/Hunters Sharing the Harvest (First Place) - "Bittersweet Bear" by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on March 1, 2020.
-Trout and the Cold Water Resource Award, sponsored by POWA/PA Council of Trout Unlimited (First Place) - "Keepers of the Stream - Volunteers breathe life into broken trout waters," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Angler and Boater, January/February 2020 issue.
-Youth Fishing Award, sponsored by POWA/Expositions, Inc. (First Place) - "Pure Gold," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Angler and Boater, March/April 2020 issue.
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping or Fishing Photograph, sponsored by POWA EIC Entries (Second Place) - "The Skipper and his Mate," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on Aug. 9, 2020.
2021 Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Awards
-Talbot Denmead Memorial Award for Best on Conservation and/or the Environment (First Place) - "Keepers of the Stream - Volunteers breathe life into broken trout waters," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Angler and Boater, January/February 2020 issue.
-Wheeler Johnson Memorial Award for Best Newspaper Article (Third Place) - "Church on the Mountain," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on Nov. 29, 2020.
-Pete Greer Memorial Award for Best Published Outdoor Photograph (Third Place) - "Bird Dog," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on Oct. 18, 2020.
2021 Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Awards
-Humor, Blog Category (Third Place) - "Mustache Mojo - Can a rally 'stache seal the deal for desperate deer hunters?," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Outdoor News Online - Keystone State of Mind Blog on Dec. 6, 2020.
2020 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping or Fishing Photograph, sponsored by POWA EIC entries (First Place) - “Grin and Bear It” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on Nov. 17, 2019.
-Best Conference-Related Material Award, sponsored by POWA EIC entries (First Place) - "Overcoming Adversity," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on June 2, 2019.
-Best Newspaper Column, sponsored by Bob and Linda Steiner (Second Place) – “Defining moments: Hooking a young hunter for life,” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on December 15, 2019.
-Best Magazine or Regional Newspaper Column, sponsored by POWA EIC entries (Second Place) – “Bowhunting the ‘Burbs” by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Game News, July 2019.
-Best Published Pennsylvania Fishing or Boating Related Newspaper Photo, sponsored by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (Second Place) - “Rainbow Reflections” by Tyler Frantz, published in Pottsville Republican Herald on March 24, 2019.
2020 Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Talbot Denmead Memorial Award for Best on Conservation and/or the Environment (Second Place) - "Overcoming Adversity," published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on June 2, 2019.
2020 Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Awards:
-OWAA Blog Contest’s Hunting or Shooting Sports Category (Second Place) - "Time Afield with Bird Dog a Memory Worth Making," by Tyler Frantz, published on www.outdoornews.com/Pennsylvania on November 24, 2019.
-OWAA Newspaper Contest's Family Participation/Youth Outdoor Education Category (Third Place) - "Defining Moments," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on December 15, 2019.
2019 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Best Magazine or Regional Newspaper Feature, sponsored by POWA/EIC (Second Place) - "On the Trail of a Poconos Ghost - Hunting a Creature of Legend and Lore," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Game News in the January 2018 issue.
-Best Newspaper Feature, sponsored by Pennsylvania Hunters Sharing the Harvest (Second Place)- "Braving Bear Island," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on July 15, 2018.
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing Photograph, sponsored by POWA/EIC (Second Place) - "Oil Creek Angler," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on May 27, 2018.
-Young Trees Habitat Award, sponsored by Allegheny Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (Second Place) - "West Nile Virus affects ruffed grouse decline," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on April 29, 2018.
-Chautaqua County Fish Camp Outdoor Writers Award, sponsored by Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau (First Place)- "Endless Opportunities," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican Herald on September 14, 2018.
2019 Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Award:
-Herb Blackwell Memorial Award for Best Magazine or Regional Newspaper Article (Second Place) - "On the Trail of a Poconos Ghost - Hunting a Creature of Legend and Lore," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Game News in the January 2018 issue.
2018 Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Awards:
-OWAA Blog Contest’s Hunting or Shooting Sports Category (Second Place) - “5 Ways to Kill Your Deer Hunt,” by Tyler Frantz, published in Bowhunting.com on August 26, 2017.
-OWAA Magazine/E-zine Contest’s Hunting or Shooting Sports Category (Third Place) - “Brotherly Love and the Boss Tom of Birds Hill,” by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Game News in the May 2017 issue.
2018 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
Best Magazine or Regional Newspaper Column Award, sponsored by Gogal Publishing Co. (Second Place) - "October Highlights a Season of Change," by Tyler Frantz, published in Harrisburg Magazine in the Oct. 2017 Issue.
Best Magazine Photo, Color or B&W Award, sponsored by POWA/EIC (First Place) -"90-Year Age Gap - Fishing with Great-pa," by Tyler Frantz, published in Pennsylvania Angler & Boater Magazine in the Nov/Dec. 2017 Issue.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Raptor Conservation and Eco-Tourism Award, sponsored by Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (First Place) - "Birds-Eye Views," by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Republican & Herald Newspaper on Sept. 10, 2017.
2017 Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Awards:
-OWAA Newspaper Contest’s Gear/Technical Category (First Place) - “Maple syrup season has arrived,” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Lebanon Daily News on February 28, 2016.
-OWAA Blog Contest’s Hunting or Shooting Sports Category, sponsored by the National Rifle Association (Second Place) - “How to do a Grid Search to Recover your Deer,” by Tyler Frantz, published on Bowhunting.com on September 5th, 2016.
2017 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-POWA Pass it on Award sponsored by the National Rifle Association (First Place) – “Soldier scores first buck with secondhand bow” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Lebanon Daily News on Nov. 20, 2016.
-Don Heckman – Tell the Story Award sponsored the Pennsylvania Chapter of the NWTF (First Place) – “NWTF chapters help turkey environment” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Lebanon Daily News on Oct. 28, 2016.
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping or Fishing Photograph sponsored by POWA EIC entries (First Place) – “Hunter harvest” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Lebanon Daily News on Dec. 4, 2016.
-Best Published Pennsylvania Fishing Or Boating Related Newspaper Photo, Color Or Black & White sponsored by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (First Place) – “Interest in kayaking grows in Pennsylvania,” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Lebanon Daily News on July 24, 2016.
-Best Conference-Related Material Award sponsored by POWA EIC entries (Second Place) – “Hunting turkeys in 2 states is rewarding” by Tyler Frantz, published in the Lebanon Daily News on May 21, 2016.
2017 Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Bass Pro Shops Pass It On Award (1st Place): "Soldier scores first buck with second-hand bow." Published in the Lebanon Daily News on November 20, 2016. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2016/11/soldier-scores-first-buck-with-second.html
-Best Blog Post Entry (2nd Place): "How to do a Grid Search to Recover your Deer." Published on Bowhunting.com on September 5, 2016. https://www.bowhunting.com/blog/2016/09/05/grid-search-recover-deer/
2016 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-POWA Pass It On Award (1st Place) : “Palmyra Middle School students get an outdoors education.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on June 7, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/06/palmyra-gives-students-outdoor-education.html
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping or Fishing Photograph Award (1st Place) : “Banner day of bear hunting near creek.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on Dec. 6, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/12/it-was-banner-day-in-bear-woods.html
-Young Trees Habitat Award (1st Place) : “State Game Lands benefit from controlled fires.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on June 14, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/06/patient-name-state-game-lands-rx-fire.html
-Best Newspaper Feature Award (2nd Place) : “An October ‘lullaby’ lays big buck to rest.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on October 25, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/10/october-lullaby-lays-big-buck-to-rest.html
-Wildlife Conservation Partnership Award (2nd Place) : “It’s a near-record year for bird species count.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on January 25, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/01/near-record-year-for-bird-species-count.html
-Best Conference-Related Material Award (2nd Place) : “Bike-fishing the Youghiogheny tells a river’s story.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on May 24, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/05/bike-fishing-yough-tells-forgotten.html
2016 Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Wheeler Johnson Memorial Award for Best Newspaper Article (2nd Place): “An October ‘lullaby’ lays big buck to rest.” Published in Lebanon Daily News on October 25, 2015. http://naturalpursuitoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/10/october-lullaby-lays-big-buck-to-rest.html
2015 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
-Wildlife Conservation Partnership Award (1st Place)- "Owls and others find sanctuary at landfill" - Lebanon Daily News, September 21, 2014
-Best Published PA Fishing/Boating Newspaper Photo (1st Place)- "Even on hot summer days, don't ignore fishing possibilities" - Lebanon Daily News, September 7, 2014
-Best Action Hunting, Trapping or Fishing Photo (1st Place)- "Late season; Last chance for deer hunters" - Lebanon Daily News, December 28, 2014
-White-Tailed Deer Award (2nd Place)- "Hunting is about the experience, not the kill" - Lebanon Daily News, September 28, 2014
-Best Outdoor Blog Entry Award (2nd Place)- "Dissecting a bowhunting buck miss; Lessons learned the hard way" - Pennsylvania Outdoor News Online, November 20, 2014
-Best Published Newspaper Photo (2nd Place)- "Aiming for success" - Pottsville Republican & Herald, September 21, 2014
2014 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writer’s Association Excellence in Craft Awards:
At the 2014 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association spring conference in Shippensburg, Frantz was honored with two Excellence in Craft Awards. Among the top outdoor journalists from across the state, he earned second place in two categories- Best Newspaper Feature and Best Magazine or Regional Newspaper Feature. The winning newspaper feature was "The amazing Salmon River Circus," which ran in the Lebanon Daily News Outdoors page on Sunday, October 20, 2013 and the winning magazine feature was "Bear Down: Hard work in harvesting a Penn's Woods bruin," which was published in the November 2013 issue of Pennsylvania Game News. All categories were judged by members of the California Outdoor Writer's Association, and winners from the collection of over 200 entries were recognized at the POWA awards banquet in May.
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At the 2014 Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association spring conference in Shippensburg, Frantz was honored with two Excellence in Craft Awards. Among the top outdoor journalists from across the state, he earned second place in two categories- Best Newspaper Feature and Best Magazine or Regional Newspaper Feature. The winning newspaper feature was "The amazing Salmon River Circus," which ran in the Lebanon Daily News Outdoors page on Sunday, October 20, 2013 and the winning magazine feature was "Bear Down: Hard work in harvesting a Penn's Woods bruin," which was published in the November 2013 issue of Pennsylvania Game News. All categories were judged by members of the California Outdoor Writer's Association, and winners from the collection of over 200 entries were recognized at the POWA awards banquet in May.
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North American Hunting Competition Video Contest Winner
Tyler Frantz placed second overall in the 2014 North American Hunting Competition's Video contest for his video, "Natural Pursuit Outdoors- Opening Day Delight: Self-filmed PA Bow Kill." His 2015 entry, "Natural Pursuit Outdoors- PA Whitetail Triple BBD," earned third place overall. Both are available for viewing on the Natural Pursuit YouTube channel.
Tyler Frantz placed second overall in the 2014 North American Hunting Competition's Video contest for his video, "Natural Pursuit Outdoors- Opening Day Delight: Self-filmed PA Bow Kill." His 2015 entry, "Natural Pursuit Outdoors- PA Whitetail Triple BBD," earned third place overall. Both are available for viewing on the Natural Pursuit YouTube channel.
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Tyler Frantz signing Pennsylvania Deer Hunting Through the Pages of Game News books at the 2015 Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA.
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Frantz signs his book for a young hunter- Photo credit: Marcus Schneck
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