Join us for the 2018 OFA and SAF Summer Meeting July 24-25, 2018 in Zanesville, Ohio

• Tour of The Wilds (Safari Tour or Reclamation Tour, CFE credits have been requested for reclamation tour only). You must select the one you wish to attend.
• Reception
• Golf Outing at EagleSticks
• Clay Shoot at Briar Rabbit
• Reception and Awards Banquet at the EagleSticks Golf Club

Registration Brochure

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, July 24

1:00 PM - Tour and Reception - The buses will depart at 1:00 PM from the  hotels for an exciting tour of The Wilds, North America’s largest wildlife conservation center. The Wilds encompasses 9,154 acres of reclaimed coal mines which includes 2,000 acres of pastures and a 27-acre Carnivore Conservation Center. The property includes a birding  station, butterfly habitat, hiking trails, and approximately 150 lakes. You will have your CHOICE of  an open air Safari Tour, or a behind the scenes Reclamation Tour (CFE credits have been requested for those that take the Reclamation Tour). Tours run concurrently.  After the tour there will be a reception, serving hors d'oeuvres and retirement ceremony for John Dorka. The buses will depart The Wilds at 6:30 PM and you will arrive back in Zanesville at approximately 7:15 PM.

**If you will be self driving to The Wilds, the tour departs from the Johnson Center at 2:30 PM. You should plan to arrive at The Wilds no later than 2:00 PM** 

7:15 PM - Evening Free - The evening is free for dinner on your own. Network and enjoy the company of your fellow wood industry professionals. Check with OFA staff for recommended restaurants.

Wednesday, July 25

9:00 AM - Golf Registration Opens

The Golf Outing will be held at EagleSticks Golf Club. The format will be a two-man blind draw with a 10:00 AM shotgun start. Coffee and donuts will be served, and lunch will be provided.

11:00 AM - Clay Shoot Registration Opens

The Clay Shoot will take place at  Briar Rabbit Shooting  Sports. The event  includes 100 birds. Practice rounds will begin at noon, and the shooting event will kick off at 1:00 PM. Shells are not included. Gun rental is available. Coffee, donuts and lunch are provided.

3:00 PM - Reception - Beverages and light refreshments will be served before dinner at Eagle Sticks.

4:00 PM - Awards Banquet and Steak Dinner
Be sure to join us at EagleSticks for a steak dinner followed by an awards banquet which is always an entertaining event!

Hotel Locations and Directions

Hampton Inn
1009 Spring St.
Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: 740-453-6511
Rate: $129 plus tax, book online with code OFA

Directions: From I-70E: Exit #155 left onto Elberon and at the light make a left onto Underwood Street, go to the light at Zane Street, turn right then turn onto Monroe and left on Spring. From I-70W: Exit #155 turn right onto Underwood, right onto Zane, right onto Monroe and left on Spring Street. 

Quality Inn
500 Monroe St.
Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: 740-454-4144
Rate: $109.99 plus tax

Directions: From I-70E: Exit #155 left onto Elberon and at the light make a left onto Underwood Street, go to the light at Zane Street, turn right then turn onto Monroe.
From I-70W: Exit #155 turn right onto Underwood, right onto Zane, right onto Monroe. 

Golf Outing
EagleSticks
265 Maysville Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701
740-454-4900

Clay Shoot
Briar Rabbit
2949 Granger Hill Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
740-454-3817

Tour
The Wilds
14000 International Rd
Cumberland, OH 43732
740-638-5030