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Fall turkey free fall
As Virginia's hunters focus more on deer, interest in autumn turkeys wanes.
Tucked-away treasures: Action plentiful, but trout small at Skidmore | Ponds produce nice fishing spot | Gatewood small, but possesses plenty of fish to catch | Bass opportunities abound at Fairy Stone | Lexington Reservoir is worth the effort
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Trophy shots
Send your trophy pics
Hunting season has started, so send in your trophy shots to Mark Taylor to see them on The Wild Life blog.






