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Team Outdoor Freaks does all of the dirty work - whether reviewing products, writing articles or organizing live events - they all do their part. The members of Team OF aren't professionals, just a group of sportsmen who have a passion for the outdoors, believe in our mission and are true Outdoor Freaks! Willie UrishFounder Willie grew up hunting and fishing with his Dad and Grandpa in the beautiful farmland of Central Illinois. As a youngster Willie couldn’t get outside enough. Whether it was hunting birds in the backyard, or catching fish off of his grandparents' dock, Willie had an enthusiasm for the outdoors at a young age that has only increased as seasons pass by. Once in high school, Will started making deer and turkey calls, and continues that hobby to this day. Fooling Mother Nature with something that he crafted ranks among his favorite things to do, well as bowhunting, photography, fly-fishing, and spending time on his family farm. Willie’s Favorites
Darby Sabo  Howdy fellow outdoorsmen! I grew up hunting with my Dad in West Central, Illinois. Ever since I can remember I have been obsessed with the outdoor world, and the entities that make it fascinating. Still living in Illinois, I can’t seem to get away from chasing the monster whitetails and the giant gobblers that call this great state home. Recently starting my career in aerial application will allow me to have the winter months free for chasing those whitetails, and creating footage with my close family and friends. I also enjoy fishing, and the technical side of archery. Hope to see you around, and shoot straight! Willie's thoughts: "Darb has been a lifelong friend who flat-out loves to be outside. Archery is his passion, and you will not meet a better person." Darby’s Favorites
Aaron Constantine Aaron grew up near the Chippewa River bottoms just south of Eau Claire, WI. With his dad being a Professional Wildlife Artist and Custom Call Maker, and both his parents being avid outdoor enthusiasts, Aaron was brought up with hunting and fishing. As he got older he realized that it wasn’t all about the kill or the catch, but the people you meet and the memories made in the ever changing, and mind blowing great outdoors. Early memories of being carried in a trappers basket on his dads back to check trap lines, or having his mom give him a bath in an igloo cooler on the shores of Lake Michigan while salmon fishing, have steered Aaron to have the passion and the appreciation for the outdoors he has today. Being successful and understanding the ups and downs of hunting and fishing, Aaron has also enjoyed getting others interested in the outdoors, whether it be trying to get his wife Emily her first deer with a bow, or guiding that first time turkey hunter. Aarons favorite things to be doing are; deer hunting (especially with bow), turkey hunting, fishing, planting food plots, and in the last 4 years has grown to love the activity of shed antler hunting, and filming hunts. The outdoors has an endless list of activities for the young and the old. Each year, and every season change brings new activities and interest for anyone and everyone. Aaron and his wife Emily bought their first house in the same area that Aaron grew up. He looks forward to someday being able to take his kids to the exact places that his dad once took him. And show them the same things that made Aaron an Outdoor Freak! Willie's thoughts: "AC comes from an outdoor-rich family. His passion for introducing youngsters to the outdoors is something everyone loves to see. Look for Aaron to produce some great hunting footage year in and year out." Aaron’s Favorites
Matt Sell I cut my teeth hunting in the crowded hardwoods and agricultural fields of south-central Pennsylvania. Although I now live in western Maryland, I hunt from West Virginia to Pennsylvania and from the eastern shore of Maryland to western Maryland every season, which gives me plenty of chances to get into some incredible east coast hunting. Spring turkey season is definitely my favorite time to be out, but I also get plenty fired up over bowhunting whitetails every fall, and coverin’ up in a layout blind with my lab at my side hammer’ some honkers! Photography is also a passion of mine and I try to incorporate it with hunting every chance I get. Thankfully, this lifestyle has offered me opportunities to photograph some incredible things that many don’t have the chance to. All in all, I love everything outdoors and am out there every single chance I get! Willie's thoughts: "Outdoor Freaks is fortunate to have Matt on our team. His tremendous photography skills decorate our website and inspire us all to become better picture-takers."
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