Wild Guide Magazine Wild Guide Winter 2018 Digital | Page 7

CONTRIBUTORS Kevin Wilson Jeff Schlachter Patrick Campeau Patrick Campeau is the only full time professional fisherman in Quebec specializing in promotion and education. He is recognized as being a leader and a resource person in the industry. Patrick was named a 2014 Canadian Angler Hall of Fame inductee. In 2016, he will celebrate a 30 year career as a full-time professional fisherman. Patrick has a radio segment called Expo Nature which is broadcast every day on 55 radio stations across Quebec. Jeff’s hunting excursions have taken him on many amazing hunting adventures and he has taken many incredible trophies qualifying for the B&C, P&Y, SCI and Longhunter’s Record Books. He is a professional hunter and angler, member of Outdoor Writers of Canada and is driven by a fierce passion that has flowed through Jeff’s veins since he was a small child. In Jeff’s mind, hunting isn’t just a past-time, it truly is Jeff’s way of life. Jeff is dedicated to sharing his wealth of knowledge with others, helping them learn more about experiencing the outdoors and what it truly has to offer. Kevin is an award-winning outdoors writer, photographer and professional guide/outfitter. Together, he and his wife Heather Co-Host Canadian Outdoorsman TV, can be seen delivering seminars at various public events, and own and operate a successful big game and waterfowl outfitting business in Alberta (Alberta Hunting Adventures). As professional hunters, anglers, conservationists, and members of the outdoors media, through their K&H Outdoors brand, they readily share a wealth of knowledge and expertise with readers, audiences, and clients year round. Kevin’s passion for hunting and fishing has taken him worldwide. Expressing an obsession for whitetails and wild sheep, he is well versed in hunting with a bow, rifle, muzzleloader, crossbow and shotgun. He has hunted most North American big game as well as many exotic species in Africa and Europe. For more information check out www.kandhoutdoors.com Wes David Wes spends a minimum of 125 days on the water each year fishing, filming, doing photo shoots, researching information for magazines and conservation efforts, and competing in walleye tournaments in Alberta, Saskatchewan and the U.S. Each year Wes puts on thousands of kilometers traveling to fishing tournaments, charity events, seminars, and speaking to youth organizations throughout Canada and the U.S. During 2015, Wes fished in most of the Canadian provinces and some U.S. states including the Hawaiian Islands for a variety of saltwater fish. He’s currently a pro staff member and sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Boats, Len Thompson Lures, & Lyman Lures. In 2009, he founded the Airdrie Hunting & Fishing Association which has become the fastest growing hunting & fishing club/association in the western provinces. Wild Guide . Winter 2018 6