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Hollow point bullets are best for small game
January 10, 2009 A hollow-point bullet is one that has a small hole in its front or tip end. The purpose is to flatten out or expand when entering a soft target to decrease penetration and destroy tissue. more »»
The weather was the deciding factor
January 3, 2009 From preliminary figures compiled by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, hunters harvested 66,851 bucks during the 2008 buck gun season. That’s down from 362 in 200. more »»
Santa Claus is a True Ancient Living Legend
December 20, 2008 Santa Claus is a legend of many characters. Some of them are Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply “Santa. more »»
Hunters and Shooters Are Not Hard to Please
December 13, 2008 The Christmas season is upon us, and these are a few ideas for the outdoor lovers in our lives. Many families are experiencing a financial squeeze this holiday season. more »»
Some Hunters Seem to Have All the Luck
December 6, 2008 Well it sure has been an interesting buck season, cold weather with rain and snow have made it difficult to get to hunting areas in the mountains and the deep snow and cold make for uncomfortable... more »»
There is Still Plenty
December 6, 2008 I still have the head cold that I got during the first week of buck season. Although the symptoms have abated somewhat, I have stayed indoors during most of the buck season. more »»
Scouting Your Hunting Area is Key
November 22, 2008 I was out turkey hunting in the snow this week hoping to cross some fresh tracks to chase. more »»
Deer Hunters Anticipate Opening Day
November 22, 2008 Monday is the opening day for West Virginia’s annual deer buck gun season. Some people consider this the best day of the yea. more »»
The Ancient .45-70 Government is Quite Popular
November 15, 2008 The .45-70 Government was developed at the United States Army’s Springfield Armory for use in the Model 1873 rifle known as the “Trapdoor Springfield.” This cartridge replaced the . more »»
Hunters May Want to Try Becky Creek
November 8, 2008 Approximately 20 years ago, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the State Department of Agriculture were able to work out long-term leases for two additional Wildlife Management Area... more »»
A Couple of Rookies Chasing Woodcock
November 1, 2008 Well I finally got a chance to get out with Brandy my young pointer pup for a day of hunting grouse and woodcock in the Canaan Valley area. more »»
Mast Survey Report is Better Than Last Year
November 1, 2008 Due to unexpected complications, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources was late in getting out their annual mast survey report for 200. more »»
The .308 Winchester is One of the Best
October 25, 2008 During World War II, the United States Army started altering cartridges by making them shorter. This would allow an infantryman to carry more ammunition than the standard 30-06 cartridge. The . more »»
Time for Brandy to Finally Get Her Chance
October 18, 2008 Archery season opens today and I am really looking forward to getting in my stand to deer hunt toda. more »»
A Successful and Beautiful Week of
October 18, 2008 Squirrel season opened this past Saturday, and I was in the woods at daybreak. I noticed that nature is spreading a blanket of red, orange, purple and gold on the countrysid. more »»
Preseason Scouting Makes a Big Difference When Archery Hunting
October 11, 2008 Archery season opens next week and if you are anything like me, you cannot wait to climb into your stand and see what happen. more »»
Bow Hunters Need To be Well Prepared
October 11, 2008 West Virginia’s bear, deer and wild boar archery season opens next Saturday. The serious bow hunter should have started practicing in Augus. more »»
Squirrel Season in West Virginia Begins on Oct. 11
October 4, 2008 Many people claim that squirrel hunting is the lazy hunters sport, but I do not think so. It is important to do some preseason scouting to have a successful seaso. more »»
Mountain Bikes Useful for Hunters, Anglers
September 27, 2008 I was riding my mountain bike recently trying to get my dogs and, to be honest, myself in shape for hunting season when I started thinking just how versatile these bikes are for the hunter or angle. more »»
Middle Mountain Archery Offering Prize For Heaviest Bear
September 20, 2008 Hunters venturing out to bag the big one next week may win prizes if they have the heaviest bear checked in at Middle Mountain Archer. more »» |
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