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Megan Plete Postol
Megan Plete Postol is an award-winning outdoor journalist covering the hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting industries nationally.
Her work has appeared in various publications and websites across the outdoor industry and beyond. She loves exploring the intersection of the human experience and the natural world.
She is based in the gorgeous Adirondack Mountains. Her professional affiliations include the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the New York State Outdoor Writers Association.
Recent Posts
Wildlife Management
California Confirms First Documented Fatal Black Bear Attack
A body found in a home in November 2023 has recently led to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) confirming the state’s first-ever documented fatal black bear attack. It was initially believed that the black bear was feeding on the victim’s remains in her home; however, an autopsy...
Megan Plete PostolJun 7, 2024
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Manage
The Largest Typical Whitetail Ever Killed in Ohio was Poached, Prosecutors Say
Christopher “CJ” Alexander, whose name graced headlines in December after photos of him posing with an 18-point buck he harvested drew skepticism, has officially been indicted on 23 total charges, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, on behalf of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, announced...
Megan Plete PostolMay 10, 2024
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Hunting
How Hunting Helps Veterans
Decades of research show that the full-circle experience of hunting has legitimate positive effects on veterans struggling with mental health issues. Dr. Keith Tidball, of Cornell University's Department of Natural Resources, believes hunting amplifies the benefits because it taps into a core...
Megan Plete PostolNov 10, 2023
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Wildlife Management
Update: Social Media Brag Incriminates Bait Pile Poacher in Washington
Update: On June 7, 2024, a judge sentenced Jason Smith to 80 hours of community service and fined him $8,000, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). In total, Smith was convicted of illegally killing four elk, four black bears, and five black-tailed deer in Western...
Megan Plete PostolSep 13, 2023
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