Lake of the Woods Selected to Host 2027 AGLOW Annual Conference

For Immediate Release

BAUDETTE, MN – September 30, 2025 – The Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) announced at its annual meeting in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, last week that Lake of the Woods Tourism has been chosen to host the 2027 AGLOW Annual Conference.
AGLOW’s annual conference is the premier gathering for outdoor media professionals from across the nation. Each year, outdoor communicators connect with leaders from the fishing, hunting, shooting, and outdoor industries, along with conservation groups and destination representatives. This unique blend of professionals creates opportunities and collaborations that would otherwise not be possible.

As the host location, Lake of the Woods Tourism will once again showcase the world-class fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation for which the area is famous.

“We are honored and excited to be chosen for the 2027 AGLOW conference,” said Joe Henry, Executive Director of Lake of the Woods Tourism. “The host facility for the conference will be Sportsman’s Lodge. Sportsman’s is perfect for this event—it offers wonderful facilities located right on the Rainy River, an incredible staff, and delicious food. With meeting space that accommodates 300 people, plus additional rooms for meals, breakouts, and lots of room for evening campfire gatherings, Sportsman’s is absolutely ideal. Its central location among many great resorts ensures ample lodging options for our guests.”

Lake of the Woods Tourism has proudly hosted AGLOW twice before, in 2008 and 2017. Both conferences left a lasting impression on attendees.

“AGLOW members are still talking about the 2017 conference,” Henry added. “Participants loved stepping outside the resort onto a charter boat and catching walleyes, sturgeon, smallmouth bass, and pike. They hunted grouse, ducks, and geese. They enjoyed a fresh walleye fish fry, fresh wild rice and other Minnesota traditions. And most importantly, they shared these experiences with the world.”

The 2027 conference is scheduled for the last week of September, a time that highlights the incredible fall bite on both Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy the region’s abundant hunting seasons and breathtaking fall scenery.

About AGLOW

Founded in 1956, the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) is a dynamic organization of writers, editors, publishers, broadcasters, photographers, artists, media specialists, outdoor industry representatives, and tourism professionals. AGLOW works to promote the conservation and responsible use of outdoor resources. As individuals, members educate and inform the public through the written and spoken word. As an organization, AGLOW fosters fellowship, networking, education, and craft improvement for its members.

For more information on AGLOW, visit www.aglowoutdoors.com.

Media Contact

Joe Henry
Executive Director
Lake of the Woods Tourism
joe.henry@LakeoftheWoodsMN.com | (320) 260-7727