Tools of the Trade While working in what my wife calls the "sporting goods department", but I call a garage, I received a phone call the other day. "He’s out playing with his toys, hang on" I over heard her say, as a bodiless hand thrust the phone at me through the cracked door. Muffling the receiver I yelled in pointless defense, "This is gear. Toys are for children."
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Virginia DGIF Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Amendments 03/23/09
After much discussion at the February 27th meeting, the Board of Game and Inland Fisheries approved proposed hunting and trapping regulation amendments for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 seasons. [Comments?]
Virginia DGIF Hosts First Annual Archery in Schools Tournament 02/09/09
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is conducting the First Annual National Archery in the Schools Program Tournament on February 28, 2009, at the Augusta Expoland in Fishersville, Virginia. [Comments?]
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]
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Central Kansas Buck This Central Kansas Buck was shot on opening weekend with my father, Tom Williams near Tescott, Kansas. I walked approximately ¼ mile to get into position, in water way, at the end of a wheat field. My father went to the top of the wheat field to get into position at the other end, 1/2 section of grass and wheat fields. Deer must have noticed my father during the time he was getting into position.
