- Duck Hunter 50 years–all three flyways, brackish and fresh waters
- Duck & Goose Calling Contestant and Judge; with DU 40 yrs
- Attended U.S. Fish & Wildlife Training School at advent of steel shot
- Certified NRA Range Safety Officer, member NRA 40 years
- Waterfowl & Upland Hunting Guide 2000 acres private land 1974-01
- Best of Show Decoy Carver Michigan and Ohio 1985; etc.
- Published Outdoor Writer since 1981; member of M.O.W.A.
- Seven national magazines, numerous regional & local publications
- Wrote column: “Waterfowler’s Corner” W-N-W News Michigan
- Appeared regularly T. V. Show, MICHIGAN OUTDOORS & others
- Professional Dog Trainer taught “Natural Retrieve Training” retrievers, pointers, flushers……contest & steady/finished field dogs
- Trout Fishing Guide Dillon, Montana (world class waters)
- First Mate on salt water party boats Atlantic Highlands, NJ
- Dedicated Deer & Turkey Hunter:bow, rifle, muzzleloader; voice caller
- Opportunistic predator hunter
- Licensed Bird Taxidermist, member of TU, ardent fly tier
- Inventions: One Man Body Blind: Ameristep’s The Ringer Blind #848
- 30″ long Tolling Swimmer Decoy, 1986 Michigan contest winner
- Bob Allen floatation gun case 1983
- Retriever Platform Training System for Waterfowling
- Joe’s “Hi-Wing” Streamer Flies; Joe’s “Hi Tail” Buggers