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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2008 West Virginia Fall Turkey Harvest Down 12/17/08
Preliminary figures for the 2008 fall turkey hunting season indicate that 1,128 birds were harvested this fall. This represents a 25 percent decline from last year's fall harvest of 1,511. [Comments?]
West Virginia's Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens December 15 12/10/08
West Virginia's six-day muzzleloader deer season opens December 15 and continues through December 20, 2008, in all counties open to firearm hunting for deer, according to Curtis Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the Division of Natural Resources. [Comments?]
West Virginia Study Shows Population Changes 10/31/08
The Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources conducted annual spotlight-distance surveys during the month of September in several eastern panhandle counties to estimate deer population levels. [Comments?]
West Virginia Archery Hunters Must Purchase Tags Soon 10/13/08
West Virginia resident and nonresident archery deer hunters have until October 17 to purchase their additional deer bow hunting license(s), according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Section. [Comments?]
West Virginia National Hunting And Fishing Days 09/26/08
Master archer Byron Ferguson will return as part of the 2008 line-up during West Virginia's Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days at Stonewall Resort State Park September 27 and 28. [Comments?]
North Dakota Restricts Transport of Game Meat 09/22/08
The 2008 proclamation establishing guidelines for transporting deer, elk and moose carcasses and carcass parts into North Dakota is now in effect as a precaution against the possible spread of chronic wasting disease into the state. [Comments?]
West Virginia Outdoor Youth Challenge Rules Changed 09/09/08
Substantial changes that will allow more participation will be made this year to the format of the very popular Outdoor Youth Challenge, part of West Virginia's Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days, scheduled for September 27 and 28 at Stonewall Resort State Park in Lewis County. [Comments?]
West Virginia DNR Offers Reduced Rates to Turkey Hunters 08/25/08
With fall turkey hunting season approaching in West Virginia, Bluestone State Park in Summers County has "called up" reduced rental cabin rates. Bluestone is offering a reduced mid-week cabin rate late October through mid-November for hunting at nearby Bluestone Wildlife Management Area or for individuals looking to get away before the holidays. [Comments?]
West Virginia Controlled Deer Hunt in Lewis County 08/11/08
Applications are being accepted for the controlled deer hunt scheduled for November 17, 18 and 19, 2008, at Stonewall Resort State Park, located in Lewis County near Weston. [Comments?]
West Virginia Deer Hunt Nov 17-19 at Stonewall 07/23/08
Applications being accepted for the controlled deer hunt scheduled for November 17, 18 and 19, 2008, at Stonewall Resort State Park, located in Lewis County near Weston. [Comments?]
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520 Lb Manitoba Black Bear Pastor Duane Vanderklok from Rapid City, Michigan took this 520 pound black bear - just over 7 feet- skull measured over 21 inches. Luck was on his side no doubt!
There was a sow on the bait and he came chasing after her. Perfect shot -- the bear went about 20 yards.
This is the second Booner taken this past spring in Manitoba with Hastings Bros. Outfitters.
