Virginia Turkey Forecast for 2016
The benefits of scouting a few days before opening day of Virginia’s spring gobbler season had never been more apparent. It was Saturday, April 11 last year and two days earlier, a friend, Doak...
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Virginia Crappie Fishing Forecast Spring 2017
“Can we wait to go to Smith Mountain until Betty is able to go with us?” I replied when her husband Jay Honse told me that he could take me to the 20,000-acre Roanoke-area impoundment for crappie but...
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2017 Virginia Turkey Forecast
Last spring while afield in Franklin County on the opening day of turkey season, I experienced snow, high winds, bitter temperatures, and a gobbler that came in silent (I wouldn’t have heard him...
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2017 West Virginia Turkey Forecast
West Virginia turkey forecast: There’s good news for turkey hunters in the Mountain State. 2017 West Virginia turkey forecast From my many previous visits to the Monroe County mountaintop property, I...
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Big Action on Bass-Muskie Combo Trips
Bass-muskie trips on the New and James rivers in Virginia can bring the thrill of catching jumbo smallies and muskies. Experience both rivers for yourself right now. Game & Fish reader Troy...
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3 Great Virginia Bucks
Here are the stories behind these three great Virginia bucks taken last season. By Bruce Ingram Every February, I go to the Western Virginia Sports Show at Expoland in Fishersville to meet the hunters...
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Fall Hunting and Fishing in West Virginia
It’s a great time for Mountain State sportsmen and women, as fall hunting and fishing opportunities abound throughout the state. The fall period brings some of the best fishing and hunting...
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Go High and Fast for Fall Trout Fishing
These tips will help when fall trout fishing conditions are tough. I once asked a friend when would be a more difficult time to fish for trout than in the fall when streams are typically low, clear,...
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Virginia’s Fall Turkey Hunting Outlook
If you don’t try fall turkey hunting, you’re missing out on a great tradition. On the first Wednesday of Virginia’s fall turkey season last year, as soon as I finished teaching my last-period class at...
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Virginia Bear Hunting Forecast 2017
Bears are thriving in many areas across Virginia. During the 2016-17 season, Virginia hunters brought 2,428 bears to check stations, topping the 2015-16 tally of 2,357 by 3 percent. In fact, last...
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Late-Season Deer Hunting in Virginia
For persistent hunters, late seasons can be productive. (Photo by Ron Sinfelt) Late-season deer hunting in Virginia offers multiple ways to get your tag. Ask Bluefield’s Tommy Cundiff, who operates...
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Virginia Smallmouth Bass 2018 Outlook
Here’s a look at where the best smallmouth bass fishing is in Virginia. (Photo by Ron Sinfelt) It’s important to know not only where to go fishing for Virginia smallmouth bass fishing this year, but...
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2018 Virginia Spring Turkey Hunting Outlook
Scouting turkeys and their travel patterns ahead of time increases the chances you’ll fill a tag. Photo By Ron Sinfelt Virginians can know how to call, how to read sign, where to set up, and how to...
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2018 West Virginia Family Fishing Destinations
Taking kids fishing is more than just spending time with them; it’s a way to really connect and become mentors. However, be sure to plan well to make trips comfortable and fun. Photo Courtesy of...
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‘Double-Dip’ Fishing for Bass, More in These Virginia Rivers
Substantial baits, including soft plastics on jig heads, appeal to larger smallmouths in many of Virginia’s trophy rivers. (Photo by Ron Sinfelt) Fishing for river bass in Virginia will give you some...
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2018 West Virginia Catfish Forecast
Summer is a great time to head in search of catfish, so it is good that the Mountain State has so many locations where cats are prevalent and plentiful. Photo By Ron Sinfelt Mountain State anglers are...
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Tactics to Catch More River Smallmouth In June
June is the perfect month to experience some of the best smallmouth action of the year. (Photo by Ron Sinfelt) The month of June means the start of some of the best river smallmouth bass action all...
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