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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
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 Postol
Nov 10, 2023
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Wildlife Management
Social Media Brag Incriminates Bait Pile Poacher in Washington
A 29-year-old North Bend, Washington, man faces big penalties for poaching crimes he committed near his home during 2021 and 2022.
Jason Smith has been charged with 32 criminal counts, including two felonies, 27 gross misdemeanors, and three misdemeanors. Officials allege Smith unlawfully baited and...
Megan Plete Postol
Sep 13, 2023
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Wildlife Management
Turkey Stays Alive With Arrow Through Chest
A wild turkey with an arrow protruding through its chest has been living life as usual around Carmel, California, for the past few months.
The turkey, dubbed “Cupid” by locals, seems unfazed by the injury. First spotted last winter, the turkey has been recorded multiple times by several different...
Megan Plete Postol
Aug 31, 2023
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Public Lands & Waters
Three Dead in Colorado Wilderness after Failed Attempt to Live Off Grid
Three family members were found dead in Gunnison County, Colorado, earlier this month after trying to live “off the grid” without any experience or preparation.
The partially mummified and decomposed remains of Christine Vance, 41; Rebecca Vance, 42, and Rebecca's 14-year-old son, were discovered...
Megan Plete Postol
Jul 28, 2023
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