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SHS
 Smart Hunting
Strategies (SHS) is the vehicle through which I promote my services to
the hunting community and industry. The name came about many years ago
when a visitor of one of my many seminars enthusiastically shouted;
"Now
that is what I call Smart
Hunting Strategies."
This phrase
expresses perfectly what my services are all about.
In 2001, after my
retirement from a 30 plus year career as one of the most respected
animal
behaviorists, I desided to combine my professioanl knowledge and
lifelong deer and turkey hunting expertise and make it alvailable to
hunters through writing, seminars
and courses
among other things.
Through conversations with 1000's of everyday hunters I realized
that there is a real need for unbiased, free of hype, real life
knowledge hunters longed for. Hunting success does not dependent on the
type of weapon or other gadgets a hunter uses. Hunting success is the
culmination of knowledge, experience and being smart. SHS is dedicated
to provide that knowledge and experience to hunters of all skill
levels. On a personal level I am dedicated to the promotion of hunting
and the recruitment of new hunters. It is my commitment for the future
to preserve our unique heritage so that future generations too will be
able to enjoy hunting with the rightful success they deserve.
Biography:
 My exposure to outdoor
pursuits began at about
six
years of age when I accompanied my parents on fishing and hunting trips
near
our
home in Switzerland. I shot my first rabbit at age seven and by the age
of 12 shot
my
first deer under the
supervision of my father.
With
that background it might not come as a
surprise to you that I do not regard hunting as a sport, although it is
a sport, but rather as my way of
life. Hunting is to me more than just going out to hunt animals;
hunting was,
and still is, an all year round activity. I talk and write about
hunting. As a hunter education instructor of British Columbia, and with
my hunting
courses and seminars I am
active in the preservation of our hunting heritage and the recruitment
of new
hunters. As a member of the B.C. Wildlife Federation and the Nicola
Valley Fish & Game Club, plus a variety of other notable
organizations I actively support a variety of wildlife and habitat
conservation
programs. Like I said,
hunting
is my way of life!
 If I am not hunting,
writing or
talking about hunting I am out in the woods and fields studying and
observing
animals and their behaviors. Coincidentally, it was that urge to figure
out
what makes animals and nature tick that made me choose a profession as
an
animal trainer and animal behaviorist. It gave me the opportunity to
study
animal behaviors and interactions directly and in that capacity I
became well
known and respected in continental Europe, the U.K., the U.S.A. and
the P.R. of China not only as an animal trainer and presenter but also
through
teaching
animal trainers new methods of training based on the natural behavior
of the animals. For over 30 years I have
traveled
throughout the world and appeared as a guest and host on many
television and
radio shows.
I
had originally arrived in North America in 1994
living first in Illinois with occasional visits to middle and eastern
Canada
and was awestruck with the rich hunting heritage that enabled anybody,
regardless of social and financial background (unlike
in Europe),
to purchase a hunting
license. I was equally impressed with the variety of weapons
that
could be used and the variety of game that could be pursued. During
my many years in
North
America I became an
accomplished hunter with bow, crossbow, rifle, muzzleloader and
shotgun.
 In
2002 I decided to retire from the world of
animal training and my wife and I moved permanently to British
Columbia,
Canada.
The
retirement from traveling had given me time to
think about how I could combine all my knowledge and hunting related
activities
in order to make them more accessible to hunters and the hunting
community.
The
result was the founding
of Smart
Hunting Strategies (SHS).
Through SHS
I began to write
hunting
related
articles, give seminars,
hold courses
and promote
hunting
related products.
As time went on people kept
asking my
advice about hunting strategies they could employ and so I added
Hunting
Strategy Consultancy to my
services too.
 Through
hard work and
honesty I have gained over the years a respected and sought-after
reputation in
the hunting community and industry alike. I am thrilled
at the many testimonials sent to me
by
every-day hunters and hunting industry representatives thanking me for
my
advice and assistance. Isn’t that a big part of what
our
hunting community
is all about? To
be one large community and passing our knowledge and expertise on to
the next
generation so that they too can enjoy this great heritage we have
inherited
from our
fathers. That is exactly what SHS
is all about!
I
value traditions, family and good friends as the foundation upon which
our society is built. It is my firm belief that without these things we
would be
like trees without roots. My personal and
professional behavior and conduct is governed by three basic principles:
- Do
what is
right.
- Do
the best job you can.
- Treat
others like you would want to be treated.
Thanks
for visiting Othmar
Vohringer Outdoors.
Please do not hesitate to contact
me with any
questions
you may have in
regard
to the services offered on this website or any other content.
Yours in Hunting and Conservation
Othmar Vohringer
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Othmar's
Personal Profile
Birth date:
05 /05/53
Hometown:
Merritt, British Columbia, Canada
Favorite Game to hunt:
Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl,
Upland Birds.
Favorite Fish:
Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Salmon
Articles:
His articles have been published in many magazines, newspapers and
Internet resources throughout America and Canada...Read more.
Seminars:
Othmar has given seminars on many events for hunting trade shows, Fish
and Game Clubs and other similar occasions. His seminar topics are
based on real hunting experience and his his porfessional knowledge as
animal behavior. Othmar makes a point to pass along tips and tactics
that will improve a hunters success rate...Read
more.
Courses:
In his tireless effort to recruit more hunters and starting hunters off
on the right foot to success he conducts hunting courses for whitetail
deer and turkey hunting, and bowhunting among others...Read more.
Promotional
Work:
Othmar has been a promoter of the hunting sport and industry for many
years. In this capacity he has field tested hundreds of products and
assisted companies in bringing their products to the attention of
customers...Read more.
Consultant:
Many hunters, outfitters and hunting clubs seek Othmar's advice on
hunting strategies and surveying land for hunting potential...Read more
Memberships and
Community
Activities:
Memberships:
- Outdoor
Writers of Canada (OWC)
- BC
Wildlife Federation (BCWF)
- Nicola
Valley Fish & Game Club
(Board of Directors)
- National
Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)
Community
Activities:
- Licensed
Hunter Education Instructor of
British Columbia (C.O.R.E.)
- Angling
Ambassador Program
(Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC)
- Angler
& Hunter Preservation
Foundation (BCWF)
- Archery
Instructor for the National
Archery in the Schools
Program (NASP)
Othmar is a Pro-Staff
member of:
- ASAT®
Camo
- Heirloom
Game Calls
- Field
Dressed
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Media:
The following images
and
bios can be used for internet and printed media usage.
For more documentation and media releases look here.
Short
Bio (pdf
Official Bio (pdf
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