Satellite Bucks: Making the Most of Your GPS Not that long ago, it would take the average hunter a few seasons to truly learn the ins and outs of a new area. Typically, he would gain knowledge of the local topography bit-by-bit, mostly by hunting near obvious landmarks such as watercourses, trails, ridgelines, meadows, and clear cuts. And, for a while, this would work just fine.
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Virginia's Floyd County Deer Need Focus of Hunters 10/31/08
Deer seasons and bag limits in Floyd County are the most liberal offered in western Virginia. Yet over the past decade Floyd County has averaged more out-of-season deer kill permits than any county in the state except Albemarle (Charlottesville) and Fairfax, both of which have significant urban deer management issues. These permits are issued to farmers and landowners who demonstrate damage due to deer. [Comments?]
Virginia Seeks Input on Future of Hunting and Trapping 09/24/08
This month, sportsmen interested in discussing hunting and trapping issues are having their first opportunities of many to influence the next round of changes to the regulations that govern their sports. [Comments?]
Virginia DGIF Hunting Regulation Meetings 09/10/08
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) Hunting and Trapping regulation review and amendment process for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 Hunting and Trapping seasons commence in September 2008 with a series of regulatory issue meetings throughout the state to discuss hunting and trapping issues and solicit the views of the public. [Comments?]
Virginia Deer Feeding Illegal as of Sept. 1st 09/10/08
Effective September 1, it will be illegal to feed deer statewide in Virginia. The prohibition runs through the first Saturday in January (January 3, 2009). [Comments?]
Virginia Conservation Officer Earns National Recognition 08/25/08
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is proud to announce that Conservation Police Officer Sergeant Charlie Mullins has been named North American Wildlife Enforcement Officer of the Year by the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association (NAWEOA). [Comments?]
Virginia Hound Hunting Issue Heating Up 08/08/08
After several months of information gathering, issue identification, and deliberations, the Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) for the Hunting with Hounds in Virginia: A Way Forward process has recommended strategies for addressing issues and concerns related to hunting with hounds in Virginia. [6 Comments]
Virginia Offers 3 FREE Fishing Days 05/24/08
If you've never experienced the thrill of reeling in a big fish, here's your chance. For three days next month -- June 6, 7 and 8 -- you can fish for free in Virginia. [Comments?]
Virginia Now Has Apprentice Hunting License 03/31/08
Virginians interested in learning how to hunt, and Virginia hunters eager to share their sport with friends and family, now have a program that will make it easier for people new to hunting to give the sport a "test drive." [Comments?]
Virginia Releases Black Bear, Deer and Turkey Numbers 03/07/08
Wildlife biologists with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) have compiled preliminary figures for bear, deer, and turkey harvests for the 2007- 2008 fall seasons. [Comments?]
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Montana Muley Hunt As rifle season came to a close this November in Montana, I began to lose hope of filling my first ever muley tag. Being an Ohio native, this was my first season to ever have an option of shooting a whitetail or mule deer. There was no question; I was going to do everything in my power to add a big bad muley to my score board.
