Here’s a list of all of our authors.
Our Authors
Virginia Rasch
I’m a freelance writer and editor who grew up outside as a naturalist. My first report in grade school was on birding. For another one, I cut out photos from my dad’s hunting and fishing magazines and wrote about the camouflage of birds, mammals and fish. I studied biology and received my terminal degree in the Field Naturalist Program at the University of Vermont. My summer hobbies include hiking, biking, gardening, and wildlife and bird watching. In winter, I like to cross-country ski and quilt, but my favorite adventure is to strap on snowshoes and track wildlife. I’ve lived in many places across North America, from New England to southeastern British Columbia, and I currently reside in Quebec.
Jim Mize
Jim Mize writes humor and nostalgia about his escapades chasing fish with a fly rod or occasionally waving a shotgun barrel at upland birds. He has had the good fortune to pursue fish in far-flung places such as Scotland and New Zealand, as well as his small home streams in the Carolina mountains. His stories and books have been selected for over eighty Excellence in Craft awards, including the Pinnacle award from the Professional Outdoor Media Association. His books include The Winter of Our Discount Tent, A Creek Trickles Through It, Hunting With Beanpole, and Fishing With Beanpole. You can find his books on Amazon or purchase autographed copies at www.acreektricklesthroughit.com.
Jack Ammerman
Based in Michigan, Jack Ammerman has abundant hunting and fishing opportunities during every month of the year. He is an avid whitetail deer archery hunter, loves waterfowling the backwaters of Michigan’s Great Lakes, is heavily involved with the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative, and enjoys fishing whether it’s through the ice, from the back of a boat, or with a bow in his hand.
Glenn 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.
William Luscombe
Born and raised in BC, Bill has been fishing and hunting since he could walk; maybe longer but he can’t remember that far back. He has fished and hunted throughout British Columbia. Since moving to southern Vancouver Island in 1982, Bill has branched out into saltwater fly-fishing as well. Estuary salmon, both pink and coho have become a passion for his fly-fishing. Bill is a well-known fly-fishing instructor, firearms instructor and outdoor writer, having instructed and written for numerous fishing and outdoor magazines both in Canada and the US since 1988.
Ben Cole
Ben Cole was raised in northeast Alabama, where he learned the ways of the woods from his father. He has spent over 20 years hunting a variety of animal species across the United States. He is a published outdoor content writer, an avid wildlife photographer, and multifaceted marketing strategist. His wonderful wife, Melissa, pushes his creativity and shares his big dreams. Currently, he is working to complete the North American Grand Slam. He loves to share how Christ changes his life daily. His outdoor show, Rooted Television, debuts in the spring of 2022.
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 Adventures (www.albertahuntingadventures.com).