JEFFREY L. ENGEL
Nationally known hunting seminar speaker and television personality, Jeff Engel has an accomplished hunting background and has actively promoted hunting education and conservation for over 25 years.

Jeff is also a proven, effective and enthusiastic speaker. A recognized expert on hunting, Jeff has spoken on turkey hunting as a member of the National Rifle Association’s "Great American Hunter’s Tour."

Jeff has made numerous appearances on PBS, ABC and CBS affiliates to discuss hunting, fishing, and animal behavior. Jeff hosts the national outdoor adventure and hunting television show "Engel's Outdoor Experience".

Jeff backs up his professional presentation style with an authentic, well-rounded background in hunting and fishing. He has taken two complete grand slams, and has taken the world slam of the wild turkey. He has hunted in 27 states, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Africa. Jeff has hunted with bow, handgun, muzzleloading shotgun, muzzleloading rifle, shotgun and rifle. He has taken numerous trophy mule deer and whitetails with both bow and gun. He has taken trophy grizzly bear and a record book antelope as well. He is an accomplished, versatile hunter and a winner of marksmanship awards for bow, handgun and rifle. Jeff has also taken numerous trophy bass on traditional gear but has also caught trophy trout and pike on a fly rod. Because of his deep background in the outdoors and in public speaking, Jeff Engel is uniquely qualified to host Engel's Outdoor Experience.

SHEROL L. ENGEL
Sherol is responsible for production and editing of Engel's Outdoor Experience television series. She also handles the daily administrative end of the business. Sherol holds a degree in Business and Marketing and lends to Engel's Outdoor Experience a strong background in business.

Sherol is also an outdoorswoman and often joins Jeff both in the field and on the show. While Engel's Outdoor Experience cameras were rolling, Sherol bagged her first turkey; a tremendous 11-1/4 inch, bearded gobbler. She has since exceeded that record with a 12 1/8 inch bearded gobbler and has become an avid wing shooter. Sherol also enjoys the shooting sports, particularly sporting clays.

Sherol appeared on Fox 6 TV where she shared her feelings about hunting, providing moving insight into the growing role of women in the outdoors. She currently serves on the board of directors for the SCI SE WI Bow Chapter.

In addition, Sherol also enjoys working behind the camera and has demonstrated a great eye for outdoor photography. Her attention to detail makes her invaluable in the production area.

Sherol would be happy to speak to any potential sponsors about creative ways of becoming involved with Engel's Outdoor Experience and can be contacted at 1-800-488-9608.

JAMES SWAN PhD.
A former college professor of natural resources and psychology (Universities of Michigan, Western Washington State, Oregon and Washington), James is the author of seven widely-acclaimed non-fiction books including In Defense of Hunting (1994) named "One of the Best Books In Print" by the New York Review of Books; and The Sacred Art of Hunting (2000), "Book of The Month Club Selection." James also is a senior columnist for ESPNOutdoors.com and has published over 300 articles in magazines including Sports Afield, Countryside, Audubon, Archery Focus, North American Hunter and Traditional Bowhunter.

Also a film and screen actor, James' appearances include "Murder In The First," "Jack," "Angels In the Outfield," and "Star Trek: First Contact." He has appeared in over 30 commercials, industrials and print ads and written and consulted for the "Ancient Mysteries," "NOVA," "Sightings," and "Modern Marvels" television series. Combining his background as a writer and producer with his skills in the entertainment world, James is the CEO of Snow Goose Productions, and is an Associate Producer for Uncommon Dialogue Films www.udfilms.com, which has several feature films and a TV series currently in development.

James is a Hunter Education Instructor and Bowhunter Education Instructor. More about James at: www.jamesswan.com.

MIKE HARTWIG
A 1985 honor graduate of the UWM film department, Mike has been involved in professional video production since 1990. His videography assignments have included The Pope, Bill Clinton, Astronaut Jim Lovell, Jesse Jackson, Charlton Heston and Tommy Thompson.

Various video projects have taken him everywhere from summer camps in Minnesota to bombed out Neighborhoods in Bosnia. Employed as a Videographer and Editor at Audio Visual of Milwaukee since 1995, Mike has been involved in a wide variety of video projects. He has been doing post production work on Engel’s Outdoor Experience since 2000.

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