Meet Our Pros Mission Statement We are dedicated outdoors people who help create outdoor memories. We are passionate about outdoor traditions and are the resource for know-how and the gear that makes outdoor experiences most fulfilling. We do this by sharing our knowledge and expertise and testing our limits on both a competitive, physical and mental level. We are passionate, genuine, skilled and devoted mentors who are experienced outdoors people.

MICHAEL WADDELL Elite Gander Mountain Pro Staff Member MICHAEL WADDELL of Fortson, GA is quite possibly the most recognized name in the outdoor industry. As host of the widely popular Realtree Roadtrips Television show, he has gained a tremendous following with his knowledge of the outdoors and his down home country boy personality. Michael has spent the last 12 years in television and video production as a key member of the Realtree Outdoor Productions department. More Info>>   CRAIG BODDINGTON TV Host of Gander Mountain's Tracks Across Africa and Elite Gander Mountain Pro Staff Member A quick glance at Boddington’s hunting resume clearly highlights his passion for the hunt. Craig has hunted big game animals successfully on six different continents. His impressive list of hunting accomplishments include: More Info>>   RAY HOWELL Founder of Kicking Bear Camp for Kids and Elite Gander Mountain Pro Staff Member Ray Howell's youthful years were filled with boyhood dreams of hunting and fishing, however, these boyhood dreams were not to become a reality until after he turned 18 due to working on his foster parent's farm when he wasn't attending school. Living on the farm taught him to work hard, but he didn't have anyone to teach him about hunting or fishing. He had to learn these on his own through trial and error. A year after leaving the farm he had become totally fascinated with the sport of archery and was able to harvest his first white tail deer. Working on the farm did not allow him time to participate in school sports either and as a result, Ray's competitive nature led him to become involved with the sport of power lifting after turning 18. He has successfully broken several drug-free State and National records and continues his pursuit in this field by competing and helping area youth compete also. More Info>>   TOM KEENAN FLW Tournament Walleye Tour Angler of the Year Award and Gander Mountain Elite Pro Member Prestigious 2006 FLW Walleye Tour Angler of the Year Award, given to the angler who accumulates the greatest number of points during the tournament season. Was a FLW Tournament Walleye Champion in 2003, has been in the top ten, 7out of the 20 FLW Walleye Tour events he’s fished in since 2000, was 3rd in the Tour Angler of the Year in 2004 and with total of winnings of $472,800 is ranked #2 on the FLW Walleye Tour in career earnings. More Info>>   AL LINDNER TV Host of Lindner's Angling Edge Over the past thirty-five years, AL Lindner has become a world-renowned sport-fishing leader. Al and his brother Ron were co-founders of Lindy Tackle as well as In-Fisherman, Inc. The In-Fisherman magazine, In-Fisherman Television as well as radio shows, books, videos, calendars, Web site, and professional walleye tournament circuit are all a part of this organization. More Info>>   RON SCHARA & RAVEN Host of "Minnesota Bound" and "Backroads with Ron & Raven" Telling stories about the outdoors, meeting people who appreciate the wonders of nature...this has been the experience of Ron Schara for more than thirty years. His writings and observations capture the essence of the natural world. As his newspaper popularity grew in the Midwest, Ron began painting pictures with both words and video to share his love for the outdoors. More Info>>   KEITH WARREN TV Host of Fishing & Outdoor Adventures and Hunting & Outdoor Adventures Keith Warren's Mission Statement: Helping people to enrich their lives by being outdoors fishing, hunting and camping. Encouraging others to reach out and become actively involved in getting the message that the men, women and children who participate in the outdoors are the ultimate conservationists and stewards of the land. It is our responsibility and our obligation to future generations to help perpetuate our love and respect for the outdoors by being an example for others to follow. We encourage every outdoors person regardless of age to become an outdoor mentor to others by educating and encouraging involvement in outdoor adventures. Next time you head to the woods or water I hope you will take someone along that has never had the opportunity to see what is really out there. More Info>>