2010 Hunter Bio

Name: Curtis Goettsch

Location: Elkader, IA

Turkey Hunting Experience: 22 Years

About: Curt has always been an outdoorsman at heart. He can remember early in life that there was something pulling him into the great outdoors, an inherent need to hunt and fish. Spending every chance he got to fish with his parents and hunt with his grandfathers, Curt gained knowledge of the outdoor sports. As a young man he would become the driving force within his group of friends to go hunting and fishing, even in what some would call “less then ideal conditions”. Known to many of his friends and family as the “lucky one”, Curt is always up for a good time and challenge, no matter what the weather. Curt can remember as early as third grade, when his teacher asked him what he wanted to be when the he grew up and he said "a hunter". These life long passions lead Curt to Upper Iowa University in which he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation Management. His degree lead him into the field of Private Lands Management with the Iowa DNR. Curt also brings a great deal of knowledge to his other position as Pro Staff for Sticks and Stones Outdoor Adventures.

Occupation: USDA's Farm Service Agency in Clayton County, Iowa

Organizations: Member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Whitetails Unlimited and Life Member of the North American Hunting Club

Advice For Novice Hunters: “You can’t kill anything sitting in front of a TV”.

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Contact Info: ssoutdoors@hotmail.com