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Bumpers boost canine confidence
One of the most enjoyable aspects of hunting ducks on big, open waters like the New River is watching a trained retriever making a long, difficult retrieve. […]
January 2014
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Fill out a bag limit with oddballs, butterballs
While most of the ducks on the New River are lesser scaup, other oddball ducks can help fill out a daily bag limit of six that can only include two scaup. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Tune those crankbaits
Trolling can be an effective way to catch a wide range of species, including striped bass. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Fin clips provide valuable data
For decades, anglers fishing Little River’s tannic waters have routinely encountered a variety of species. […]
Other Hunting
Grouse hunting particulars
Follow these tips to improve your chances of having a productive grouse hunt: […]
Other Hunting
Grouse hunting things to know
• Guns and shells – You will be walking long distances and hunting in tight quarters; depending on your personal preference, any good birding gun will do, but bigger is not necessarily better. […]
Offshore Fishing
‘Convicts’ will make for a sweet plate of fish
Shaped like large, freshwater bream, sheepshead are named for their teeth, which resemble that of a sheep. […]
Hog Hunting
Keep traps active for feral hogs
Trapping wild hogs an effective method for filling up the freezer with fresh pork, but trappers can often have trouble coaxing hogs into traps during the summer and fall when food resources are readily available. […]
Other Hunting
Forestry considerations
Due in part to pressure from environmental concerns, the U.S. Forest Service heavily curtailed timber harvest in national forests in the late 1980s. […]
Offshore Fishing
Anchoring down for a good trip
Capt. Rick Percy of Reel Chance Charters said a good anchor is important for sheepshead fishing. […]