Our Authors

Here’s a list of all of our authors.

My mediums are photography, pen and paper and most importantly food. I’m blessed enough to have multiple creative outlets that allow me to express my creativity and passion for the outdoors. Be it Instagram @humblehunting, The Alberta Bowhunters Association, North American Outdoorsman, North American Bowhunter, North American Deer Hunter or via the award winning restaurant my wife and I started in 2016, Chartier. www.dinechartier.com. Learned to fish on the Atlantic as a boy, now learning to hunt on the prairies as a man.4 Articles

Mark Raycroft

Mark Raycroft has spent the past 30 years traversing the continent during his career as a professional wildlife photographer, biologist, and author. Specializing in filming the icons of the north country, Mark is world-renowned for his images of heavy-beamed white-tailed deer, monster moose, giant elk, incredible caribou, full-curl mountain sheep, bears, and more! Mark’s award-winning published portfolio includes hundreds of articles, thousands photos, and several books. Mark’s recent book “MOOSE: Crowned Giant of the Northern Wilderness” won 1st place from the Outdoor Writers of Canada. Mark has been a Deer and North American Big-Game hunter his entire life. He believes that if one includes meat in their diet, the best route from field to table is harvesting one’s own food, fostering the respect and appreciation that comes with that ownership. His work can be viewed and easily ordered as stunning prints, ready-to-hang canvases, and vivid HD metals on his website.3 Articles

Megan Plete Postol

Megan Plete Postol is an award-winning outdoor journalist covering hunting, angling, conservation, environmental issues, and outdoor news. She lives near the base of the Adirondack Mountains, where she loves to fish, hike, kayak, camp, snowshoe, and hunt. Her work has appeared in numerous outdoor publications, including Meateater, Wide Open Spaces, Outdoor News, All Outdoor, Miss Pursuit, Harvesting Nature, and more. Plete Postol is the author of the Women’s Perspectives column in the Trappers Post magazine. She is a member of the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers, Outdoor Writers Association of America, and serves on the board of the New York State Outdoor Writers Association. She has a B.S. in Public Relations & Journalism from Utica University. She also serves as the New York Ambassador for Artemis Sportswomen, an initiative of the National Wildlife Federation that tasks ambassadors with conservation advocacy, mentorship, and organizing events for women to learn outdoor skills, such as hunting, fishing, and trapping.3 Articles

Glenn Walker

I began fishing at the age of two at our family cabin in Prairie Du Chien, WI, located on the mighty Mississippi River. In 2001, I fished my first bass tournament and took first place, from this point on I have been hooked on fishing bass tournaments. I continue to fish tournaments on the Mississippi River, but now also fish tournaments in Minnesota, as well as regional events in KY, TN, and OK. Besides fishing, I take pride in passing on my fishing knowledge on to others through articles, videos, and seminars.2 Articles

Abigail Helsdon

Abigail Helsdon has been hunting from a young age, reading outdoor magazines and taking in all she can about the outdoors. Now a writer herself, she wants to share what she has learned and her experiences with other hunters and anglers. Living in Ontario, she has had a diversity of opportunities on large and small game, plus excellent fishing. On the fishing side, Abigail spends time pursuing walleye, bass and perch on Lake Erie, but her fondest memories are of fishing in Newfoundland and for salmon in British Columbia. She also loves shooting clay targets with 5-Stand being her favorite.2 Articles

Glen Helgeland

Glenn Helgeland has been an outdoor magazine editor and writer since 1968, an outdoor book author since 1972, and an outdoor book publisher since 1983. He and his wife, Judy, began Target Communications Corp in 1980 and ran the company until 2011. Their company published 18 books on archery, bowhunting, black powder and wild game cooking, From 1985 through 2011 their company produced annual deer-and-turkey-hunting expos in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Tennessee. They sold the expos to the owners of Field & Stream/Outdoor Life in 2011. In retirement, they continued the company as Target Communications Outdoor Books. Glenn has been a bowhunting columnist for Fins & Feathers, American Hunter, North American Hunter and Bowhunting World. He has sold freelance articles to most of the national hunting and bowhunting magazines. Glenn has made two hunting trips to Africa. He has received awards from the Wisconsin Buck and Bear Club, Wisconsin Bowhunters Association, was the recipient of the Cabela's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, presented at the NSSF International Trade show in Las Vegas. He continues to hunt whitetail deer and black bears, and to write about them. To order his "On Target" series of outdoor books, go to www.targetcommbooks.com.2 Articles

Amanda Lynn Mayhew

This is award-winning, tough outdoorswoman is a product of Northern Ontario, the Creator of Just Hunt INC. and producer and host of THAT Hunting Girl. This young woman has proved her worth as an athlete, inspirational speaker, angler, power sports enthusiast, sport shooting advocate, and an accomplished hunter whose mission it is to pass on the passion to our future.2 Articles

Jason Ashe

Jason Ashe is an avid whitetail deer enthusiast and avid hunter from the finger lakes region of New York. A full time social media specialist in the outdoor industry and habitat specialist with Non typical Life Outdoors, Jason has been featured in such publications as Quality Whitetails numerous times and been paired with hunting greats in Outdoor Life for his knowledge and passion for hunting mature deer. Turkeys, Coyotes also top the list of game that Jason pursues in any down time he has from whitetails. He considers himself lucky to have whitetails and hunting be a part of everyday life. His wife Laura also shares in his passions along with their 2 children.2 Articles

Heather Wilson

Born and raised in Alberta, Heather Wilson is one of Canada’s most accomplished female hunters and outdoor communicators. As an award-winning writer, television personality, seminar speaker, big game hunting guide, mom, wife, and nurse, her roster is full. Working in partnership with her husband Kevin, she’s had the good fortune to hunt all over the world for a wide range of big game. Together, they’ve co-hosted numerous outdoor productions including Canadian Outdoorsman TV online. Both are currently team members on Wild TV’s popular Bowzone Live. While Heather enjoys waterfowl hunting and pursuing any and all game with rifle and muzzleloader, she expresses a particular affinity for bowhunting big whitetails. Heather is also a Registered ICU Nurse, and she and Kevin own and operate a professional outfitting and guiding operation - Alberta Hunting Adventures2 Articles

William Brod

Bill is a native of central New York State, is the Publisher and CEO of Outdoor Specialty Media Group, a digital publishing company dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Union College and spent a decade working across various regions in the United States before returning to his hometown area. Bill is married and has four grown daughters. He actively participates on several community boards and has a deep-seated passion for outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, gardening, and golf. Additionally, he is involved in ski racing both as a competitor and a coach. Under Bill's leadership, Outdoor Specialty Media Group delivers premium outdoor content through four fully interactive websites. Beyond producing engaging content for outdoor enthusiasts, Outdoor Specialty Media Group helps brands tell their story by creating exciting, original content and leveraging state-of-the-art digital technology. The company employs strategic tools such as email marketing, social media, SEO, paid search, and affiliate marketing to advance the business interests of its partners. By combining innovative digital strategies with high-quality storytelling, Bill Brod and his team connect brands with passionate outdoor audiences in meaningful ways. Through his work, Bill Brod blends his professional expertise with his personal interests, fostering a community that shares his dedication to hunting, fishing, conservation, and the great outdoors.2 Articles