“Danny Barker is a California guy who got lost in Florida and is now sticking it to the big ones on the panhandle. Danny is a great resource for those looking to score giant bass. We are so happy to have him on board helping us give our bass anglers more great info. Bill Cooper is one of the most versatile writers who will be contributing to ODU’s digital fishing and hunting magazines. From his past writings in many on line and print publications you would see he is equally comfortable with a rod or gun. I personally look forward to expanding by horizons with Bill’s writings.”, William Schwarz, Publisher
Bill – “Bill Cooper hails from the Missouri Ozarks. He has worked 40+ years as a park superintendent , naturalist, director of interpretive services and outdoor communicator. He earned a Masters in Outdoor Educatiion and a commision in the U.S. Army from the University of Missouri. He received recognition from Missouri as the Conservation Educator of the Year in 2000 and the Conservation Communicator of the Year in 2008. He is a past president of the Missouri Outddoor Communicators and current member of the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association. He has credits in www.basspro1source.com, www.southerntrout.com, Cabela’s Outfitter Journal, Trophy Whitetail World, Turkey Call, Turkey and Turkey Hunting, Game and Fish and the Missouri Conservationist. He currently writes a weekly column, Outdoor Revelations, for several newspapers and the Gravel Bar Gourmet for Outdoor Guide Magazine.” Full Bio – https://www.odumagazine.com/odu-contributors/bill-cooper/
Danny – “I’m a Calif. transplant living in Citrus Springs, FL. I’ve lived here for the last 7 years. My home town of Sacramento/ Folsom, Ca is where I spent 40 years raising a family and working as a CNC Programmer/Machinist. I loved NorCal it has some of the best bass fishing in the country with the Delta, Clear Lake, Folsom and tons of other outstanding water. I started bass fishing at the relatively old age of 24 my brother asked if I wanted to go fish some ponds. I was somewhat hesitant and had nothing going on so I said why not. The pond was loaded with 2-3 lb fish and I had a blast, I was HOOKED.” Link to his full bio – https://www.odumagazine.com/odu-contributors/danny-barker/