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Monday, May 10, 2004

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Mark Taylor's Outdoors

Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor's Outdoors column and notebook appears regularly in The Roanoke Times.

Recent columns

Notebook: Outer Banks beach-driving plan kicks up sand - 2/14/2012

Outdoors commentary: Many Sunday hunting cons - 2/12/2012

Winter tourneys invite fishermen out in the cold - 2/10/2012

Demand up for boating safety classes - 2/10/2012

Sportsman's Warehouse ready to reopen in Roanoke - 2/7/2012

Time for anglers to weigh in on DGIF ideas - 2/3/2012

DGIF gets permission to restock staff at fish hatcheries - 2/3/2012

Proposed bill would allow separate, and equal, big-game licenses - 1/31/2012

Shhh! Bill won't disturb peace - 1/29/2012

Remembering the big ones - 1/27/2012

Fisherman hooks record striper - 1/24/2012

Bone collecting salvages fun day - 1/22/2012

Sunday: Hike with the Appalachian Trail Club - 1/20/2012

Mysterious hummingbird spotting spurs a visit by a Maryland specialist - 1/20/2012

Put your art on runners' shirts - 1/17/2012

Hatchery plan worries anglers - 1/15/2012

Va. assembly to be busy on outdoors - 1/13/2012

Now what? Hunters don't have to hang up their camo just because deer season is over - 1/13/2012

Early returns show deer kill up - 1/10/2012

Calm, patience cure shooting slumps - 1/8/2012

6 outdoors resolutions that you'll actually look forward to - 1/6/2012

Well-known taxidermist's epitaph is mounted on walls across Roanoke - 1/3/2012

Suburban deer hunting requires a different approach - 1/1/2012

Chesapeake Bay gives up its gifts - 12/25/2011

Three hunters bag elk in Bland County - 12/20/2011

Big bear interrupts deer hunt - 12/18/2011

Holiday adventures: Give experiences instead of gear - 12/16/2011

Birder has cataloged area spots, species - 12/16/2011

Warmer waters delay bay bounty - 12/13/2011

Deer donations lag 30 percent - 12/11/2011

Get ready to hit the slopes - 12/9/2011

Landowner can't bear retrieving law - 12/6/2011

Be prepared, ready to laugh - 12/4/2011

Duck hunt - 12/2/2011

Performances from birds of prey - 12/2/2011

DGIF tries to stay ahead of disease - 11/29/2011

Modern hunters are all thumbs - 11/27/2011

Bucket list moose hunt a giant success - 11/25/2011

Retiree's bucket list moose hunt a giant success - 11/25/2011

Tally climbs this deer season - 11/22/2011

Quiet outdoors getaways - 11/18/2011

Some hunters finding fields of plenty - 11/8/2011

Deer Hunting 101 - 11/4/2011

In Virginia, November is for deer hunters - 11/1/2011

Virginia DGIF to offer volume discounts - 10/30/2011

Grouse hunting will be tough as usual - 10/28/2011

Fall turkey hunting preview - 10/28/2011

Race car driver stalled by trout - 10/23/2011

Adventures in turkey hunting - 10/21/2011

Roanoke athlete eager to try tri again - 10/18/2011

Restoration a worthwhile challenge - 10/16/2011

Outdoors: This circus won't fit under big top - 10/14/2011

Hunting's standing rule: Stay safe - 10/11/2011

Waters stocked. Are you ready for fall trout season? - 10/7/2011

Outdoors notes: Record bear highlights game contest - 10/7/2011

Wind chills opening-day kill - 10/4/2011

On opening day, hunters bag thrills, if nothing else - 10/2/2011

Notebook: Dredging project under way at Pandapas Pond near Blacksburg - 9/30/2011

Fishing report: Fishing's heating up, just in time for a break - 9/29/2011

Young hunters enjoy banner day - 9/27/2011

How to manage your hunting obsession - 9/25/2011

Black powder bucks star in big-game contest - 9/23/2011

Will hunters see a rebound in whitetails? - 9/23/2011

Fishing report: Good fishing, few crowds? How cool! - 9/22/2011

Smith Mountain Lake to host B.A.S.S. Mercury College tour event - 9/20/2011

Outdoors: This fishing trip, only 1 man ends up with the great catch - 9/18/2011

Mailbag: Don't ruin Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail with bikes - 9/17/2011

Fishing report: Get ready for better fishing in the fall - 9/16/2011

Chestnut Ridge should allow bikes - 9/4/2011

Wild side of the isle - 9/2/2011

Hunters for the Hungry needs cash to meet donations of deer - 9/2/2011

Fishing report - 9/1/2011

Hunting for a new spot to hunt - 8/30/2011

Virginia hunters taking early aim - 8/26/2011

Fishing report: Summer still taking its toll - 8/25/2011

Virginia''s state parks'' 75 years of adventure: Legend drives the hunt for fairy stones - 8/21/2011

Hunters need to be geared for game - 8/19/2011

Fishing Report: Bring on the cooler weather - 8/18/2011

Let's help new hunters take aim - 8/16/2011

Renegade ATV riders are stealing from us - 8/14/2011

Swimming holes are a fresh way to beat the heat - 8/12/2011

DGIF wants input on land plan - 8/12/2011

Fishing report: It may be time to downsize - 8/11/2011

Cyclist has brush with a vehicle during Artie Levin Memorial Century - 8/9/2011

Virginia's state parks' 75 years of adventure: Where the fish are big and abundant - 8/7/2011

Hunting for hunt dates? Start here - 8/5/2011

Fishing report - 8/4/2011

Top angler aiming for the fences - 8/2/2011

Safe shooting should be the top priority for backyard air gun shooters - 7/29/2011

Fishing report: Local fishing stuck in summer rut - 7/28/2011

Urban archery is right on target - 7/26/2011

Husband, wife are top anglers in New River fishing tournament - 7/24/2011

Saltwater fish report nets good and bad news - 7/22/2011

Many anglers are discovering the joys of fishing from kayaks - 7/22/2011

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Fishing report: Keeping cool is worth the wade - 7/21/2011

CPR fishing tournaments catching on - 7/19/2011

Virginia's state parks' 75 years of adventure: Smallish park offers big time fun - 7/17/2011

Fishing Report: In this tournament, even the fish win - 7/14/2011

Stalking catfish - 7/8/2011

Virginia's state parks' 75 years of adventure: Mountain playground - 7/3/2011

Pro bass angler John Crews of Salem hopes to help fishing charity - 7/1/2011

101-mile bike tour offered a century of beauty - 7/1/2011

Fishing report: Holiday forecast looks great - 6/30/2011

Triathlete hurt in collision with deer still healing - 6/26/2011

How did a Virginia lake produce a 143-pound catfish? - 6/24/2011

Fishing report: Taming the big cats - 6/23/2011

Smith Mountain Lake guide looks to land 4th straight win - 6/21/2011

Virginia's state parks' 75 years of adventure: Let's start at the beginning - 6/19/2011

State parks events mark 75th birthday - 6/17/2011

Roanoke River fishing: It's tough to go elsewhere - 6/17/2011

Overview - 6/16/2011

Outdoors: Rule change would make it legal to track injured deer with dogs - 6/14/2011

Sunday hunting a step closer to reality - 6/12/2011

Stickbow archers to show they’re on target at Sherwood - 6/10/2011

Try crafting your own fishing lures - 6/10/2011

Fishing report: The weather's frying, but the fishing's fine - 6/9/2011

Buss, Gehrs win first Salem Sprint Triathlon - 6/6/2011

Time to create a fishing adventure - 6/5/2011

Carvins Cove runners to blaze new trail of pain Sunday - 6/3/2011

Area waters both good and bad for paddlers - 6/3/2011

Free Fishing Days could crowd some local waterways - 6/2/2011

Runners tuned up for Saturday''s Festival Run - 5/29/2011

Four great dishes to try the next time you come back from a fishing trip - 5/27/2011

Fishing Report: Get out early over holiday weekend to avoid the crowds - 5/26/2011

Moneta man hooks top bass after original winner disqualified - 5/24/2011

Spring turkey kill up this year - 5/22/2011

Late spring and early summer are the perfect times to target tasty bluegill and redears - 5/20/2011

Fishing Report: Despite the rain, anglers are finding excellent fishing action - 5/19/2011

Tournament offers amateur anglers more chances to win - 5/17/2011

Thrill of the hunt makes early morning, patience worth it - 5/15/2011

Preparing your boat for safe fun on the water - 5/13/2011

Fishing report: Anglers should pack their rain suits - 5/12/2011

Racer in fair condition after deer accident - 5/10/2011

Virginia fishing and hunting license fee increase merely a Band-Aid - 5/8/2011

Christiansburg man wins triathlon after years of work - 5/8/2011

Popular fishing lures provide a topwater blast - 5/6/2011

DGIF approves license fee increases - 5/4/2011

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries proposes fee increases - 5/3/2011

Disqualifications give rookie Jeff Halas victory in the Optimist Club of Cave Spring fishing tournament - 5/2/2011

Twilight Criterium bike race a success - 4/24/2011

Tenkara, Japanese fly-fishing, is gaining popularity [with VIDEO] - 4/22/2011

Fishing report - 4/21/2011

Fishing tourney organizers prepared for storm - 4/19/2011

Blue Ridge Marathon all sorts of epic - 4/17/2011

Biologists take big satisfaction from managing Virginia's little lakes - 4/15/2011

Fishing report - 4/14/2011

Opening turkey numbers down - 4/12/2011

Want a fish story? Add anchovies - 4/10/2011

Fly fishing festival coming to Waynesboro - 4/8/2011

Goodview man is addicted to gobblers - 4/8/2011

Outdoors: Youth hunters bag 349 turkeys - 4/5/2011

Let's make a good thing even better - 4/3/2011

Buggs Island’s blue catfish record is official - 4/1/2011

Western Virginia native tackles trophy fish - 4/1/2011

Workshops in Roanoke, New River valleys aim to help novice triathletes - 4/1/2011

Saturday is for trout and turkeys - 3/29/2011

Outdoors: Fishing for data can be interesting, fun - 3/27/2011

Fishy tale is one for the Va. record books - 3/25/2011

It's time for turkeys - 3/25/2011

Proposed hunting and fishing license fee increases on agenda for public meeting - 3/22/2011

Mother-in-law will have to wait on trout - 3/20/2011

Trout's allure like no other - 3/18/2011

Ski season drawing to an end - 3/15/2011

Don't let a Downer spoil your fun - 3/13/2011

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Pursuing raccoons with hounds is a tradition often passed down through generations - 3/11/2011

Anglers on Roanoke River affected by construction - 3/8/2011

Bill for separate hunting tags nixed - 3/6/2011

Hunting for opinions - 3/4/2011

Number of factors explain low deer kill - 2/27/2011

Angler's groups call for more protection of speckled trout after harsh winters - 2/25/2011

Boatloads of dreams - 2/25/2011

Have you heard the one about the cougar? - 2/20/2011

Back on the wing - 2/18/2011

Classic conditions suit Crews - 2/15/2011

Tips on the best places to fish - 2/13/2011

More than just bikes - 2/11/2011

Atmosphere is the key at Just the Right Gear - 2/11/2011

Expos debut latest trends - 2/8/2011

GPS unit can lead kids outside - 2/6/2011

Work now, fish later - 2/4/2011

Sunday hunting backers shot down - 2/1/2011

Sunday hunting lobbyists gain steam - 1/30/2011

A lifetime on the water - 1/28/2011

Informal 24-hour run set in Franklin County - 1/25/2011

Rabbits, beagles, brothers and the Undertaker - 1/23/2011

Twelve weeks to glory: A guide to training for the Blue Ridge Marathon and Half Marathon - 1/21/2011

Get a jump-start on next season - 1/18/2011

Key bills could affect sportsmen - 1/16/2011

Notebook: Striper growth rates slow at lake - 1/14/2011

All-in-one festival in the works - 1/9/2011

Tracking turkeys - 1/7/2011

1 trout but an excellent outing - 1/4/2011

A big year outdoors - 12/31/2010

Shopping for the outdoorsman - 12/24/2010

Ski season warms up as temps fall - 12/21/2010

Red Ryder leaves lasting impact - 12/19/2010

New race tries to make a splash - 12/14/2010

Last year lifted skiers' hopes - 12/5/2010

Ski season around the corner - 12/3/2010

How old is too young to hunt? - 11/30/2010

Healthy lifestyle catches on locally - 11/28/2010

It's crunch time for deer hunters - 11/26/2010

Striped bass will be late arrivals - 11/23/2010

Paper Boy sums up the hunt-club roll - 11/21/2010

Roanoke Valley Bird Club to co-host a field trip; Archery team to host tournament - 11/19/2010

Hatteraskals wrangle prize - 11/19/2010

A faded tradition - 11/19/2010

Patience this season can pay off - 11/16/2010

Thrill can be found in two different chases - 11/7/2010

Camping in autumn - 11/5/2010

Hunters warm to cool weather - 11/2/2010

The modern hunter - 10/29/2010

Short Hills debate ratchets up - 10/26/2010

Reporting hunting violations not easy - 10/24/2010

Fall on the water - 10/22/2010

Airgun show will go on despite loss of leader, Liady - 10/22/2010

Shoot your deer in the best light - 10/19/2010

Time to give turkey hunting a try - 10/17/2010

Fall turkey hunting wanes, but birds remain plentiful - 10/15/2010

Will a boost in fees boost DGIF? - 10/10/2010

Fishing regulation changes seek to improve trophy potential - 10/8/2010

License fee hike plan fuels debate - 10/8/2010

Hunting and fishing license fee might rise - 10/6/2010

Archery hunters off to good starts, electronic check up 14 percent Saturday - 10/5/2010

Volunteers disperse to clean up valley - 10/3/2010

Buck tales from Virginia Big Game Trophy Show - 10/1/2010

Fishing report - 9/30/2010

Hot weather, bumper mast crop, fewer deer cause decline in youth day take - 9/28/2010

Confidence key in bowhunting - 9/26/2010

Weekend offers options for outdoors enthusiasts - 9/19/2010

Deer kill expected to drop this year - 9/17/2010

Weekly fishing report - 9/16/2010

Film an inspiration to outdoorsmen - 9/14/2010

Rental cabin in Alleghany County: "That's all I need" - 9/12/2010

Specialized scouting - 9/10/2010

Fishing report - 9/9/2010

New look for Gander Mountain - 9/7/2010

Cutting Blue Ridge Parkway's Hunter Access Program brings equality - 9/5/2010

It's official: Parkway eliminates hunter permit program - 9/3/2010

An early archery start - 9/3/2010

Fishing report for Sept. 2 - 9/2/2010

Roanoke cyclist wins world title - 8/31/2010

Time to canoe on Roanoke River - 8/29/2010

Humble beginnings to hunting season - 8/27/2010

Weekly fishing report - 8/26/2010

Crumley out, Turner in on DGIF board - 8/24/2010

Over the hills, through the woods: Trail running in Southwest Virginia - 8/22/2010

Crossbow hunting is coming of age - 8/20/2010

Outdoors notebook: Long look at hunting regulation changes under way - 8/20/2010

Fishing report for Aug. 19 - 8/19/2010

Spearfishing in Outer Banks a unique adventure - 8/15/2010

New take on a classic adventure - 8/8/2010

Outdoor notebook: Roanoke writer self-publishes unique book for day-trippers - 8/6/2010

Rolling the hunting dice - 8/6/2010

Fishing report: Aug. 5 - 8/5/2010

No Boundaries program breeds runners - 8/3/2010

Hike to peak of Mount Rogers has much to offer - 8/1/2010

Bear of an adventure - 7/30/2010

Weekly fishing report - 7/29/2010

Minnow Pond II will close doors - 7/27/2010

Carvins Cove proves to be mountain biker's paradise - 7/25/2010

Watching over whitetail hunters - 7/23/2010

Outdoors notebook: Fans will line up to see celebs Lee and Tiffany in Richmond - 7/23/2010

Fishing report: July 22 - 7/22/2010

Axing Parkway permit proposed - 7/20/2010

Getting a view of the N.C. Piedmont from on high - 7/18/2010

Angling ahead - 7/16/2010

Tickets available for Friends of NRA banquet - 7/16/2010

Fishing report: July 15 - 7/15/2010

Sunday bowhunting in N.C., Va. next? - 7/13/2010

Lake provides swimming, camping - 7/11/2010

Dinky fish fuels quite a political flap - 7/9/2010

Hydrate or suffer - 7/9/2010

Fishing report - 7/8/2010

River adventure - 7/4/2010

Virginia Beach dentist sets cobia line-class record - 7/2/2010

Summer sunnies - 7/2/2010

July fishing report - 7/1/2010

Night tournaments in season - 6/29/2010

Few cats show for annual 'Campout' - 6/27/2010

A paddler's paradise in Minnesota canoe area - 6/25/2010

Weekly fishing report - 6/24/2010

3 triathletes qualify for ITU worlds - 6/22/2010

Squirrels missing in spring hunt - 6/20/2010

Moving forward on elk - 6/18/2010

Weekly fishing report - 6/17/2010

Modern-day treasure hunters - 6/13/2010

Brads passes his knowledge of trout fishing along - 6/6/2010

Get your bike ready [VIDEO] - 6/4/2010

June fishing report - 6/3/2010

Catch-and-keep trout fishing opens - 6/1/2010

Botetourt County boasts bird hot spots - 5/30/2010

Scaling Patrick County's Rock Castle Gorge Loop - 5/28/2010

Fishing report: May 27 - 5/27/2010

Smallmouths, rock bass found sick - 5/25/2010

Whitetop Laurel's setting is tops - 5/23/2010

Bloodsuckers: Protect yourself from ticks, other pests - 5/21/2010

Fishing report - 5/20/2010

Spring gobbler kill down 8.6 percent - 5/18/2010

Triathlons about the journey - 5/16/2010

A day on the water - 5/14/2010

Red wolf accepts pups bred in captivity - 5/14/2010

Weekly fishing report - 5/13/2010

Crews rewarded for resisting change - 5/11/2010

Fish stories sometimes just too fishy - 5/9/2010

Kentucky elk lottery draws 45,000-plus hopeful hunters - 5/7/2010

Fishing report - 5/6/2010

Demand for boating ed classes grows - 5/4/2010

Catfish, crappie leader disqualified - 5/3/2010

Anglers, runners spread word - 5/2/2010

Tidewater pair rules triathlon - 5/2/2010

Crappie fishing: It's better than it sounds - 4/30/2010

May fishing report - 4/29/2010

May to be busy for outdoorsmen - 4/27/2010

Luring in the average Joes - 4/23/2010

Fishing report - 4/22/2010

Skeet Reese's big haul leads to easy win at Blue Ridge Brawl - 4/19/2010

Reese takes over top spot at Bassmaster Elite Series Blue Ridge Brawl - 4/18/2010

Bassmaster Elite Series Blue Ridge Brawl: Ish Monroe breaks angler mold - 4/17/2010

Williamson leads; Crews vaults to 12th in Bassmaster Elite Series' Blue Ridge Brawl - 4/17/2010

Wait rewarded in Bassmaster tournament - 4/16/2010

Pros expect good action in Bassmaster tournament at SML - 4/15/2010

Spring gobbler kill down 12 percent - 4/13/2010

BASS' top series returns - 4/11/2010

Workshop seeks aspiring hunters - 4/9/2010

Fishing report - 4/8/2010

Austin prays; grandson bags trophy - 4/6/2010

Saturday all about trout - 4/4/2010

Spring turkey season starts this weekend - 4/2/2010

Trout Heritage Day comes Saturday - 4/2/2010

Fishing limits, bans up for discussion - 3/30/2010

Answering fishing questions - 3/28/2010

Frame fame for young owner of Roanoke's Six-Eleven Bicycle Co. - 3/26/2010

Kick off spring with bike events - 3/23/2010

If you ride a bike, wear a helmet - 3/21/2010

Boars of Benning - 3/19/2010

Win validates Crews' choices - 3/16/2010

South Holston top bass lake in area - 3/14/2010

Turkey expert McGuire offers hunting seminars - 3/12/2010

Stalking muskies - 3/12/2010

Saltwater legislation getting fishy - 3/9/2010

Spring river fishing shaping up nicely - 3/7/2010

Boom still going for deer, bear hunters - 2/26/2010

Unforgettable week for Bassmaster Classic's Freeman - on and off the water - 2/23/2010

Boat industry hopes worst of storm has ended - 2/19/2010

Important week looms for Classic angler Freeman - 2/16/2010

Kids race enhances new marathon - 2/14/2010

Wildlife rolls with nature's punches - 2/12/2010

Skiing ... cross-country style - 2/7/2010

Solid haul - 2/5/2010

State youth life-jacket bills mulled - 2/2/2010

So much for global warming; or not - 1/31/2010

License bills hot among legislators this session - 1/29/2010

ARs moving from black into camo - 1/29/2010

W.Va. deer kill numbers decline - 1/26/2010

Saltwater anglers must now register - 1/22/2010

Chronic wasting disease found in Virginia whitetail - 1/22/2010

Goals lead to better workout habits - 1/19/2010

Largemouth bass record sparks debate - 1/17/2010

Frozen fishing - 1/15/2010

Hunters for the Hungry sets new record - 1/12/2010

Braving the elements at Frozen Toe 10K - 1/10/2010

Electronic deer kill tally points toward another record - 1/8/2010

A record-breaking hunt - 1/8/2010

Snow keeps stocking trucks idle - 1/5/2010

The best of 2009 for Virginia's sportsmen - 1/1/2010

Hunting conditions far from ideal - 12/27/2009

Snow big news at region ski resorts - 12/22/2009

Fun on sledding hill worth the risk - 12/20/2009

Giving the outdoors - 12/18/2009

Trends indicate slow week for hunters - 12/15/2009

Never a better time to start hunting - 12/13/2009

Roanoke trail race series expanding - 12/11/2009

Blind ambitions: Pop-up blinds catch on among deer and turkey hunters - 12/11/2009

Nature gives local ski resorts a base coat - 12/8/2009

Ski powder put on hold - 12/4/2009

Take care when tracking deer - 12/1/2009

Learning process continues for girls - 11/29/2009

Talkin' big bears - 11/27/2009

Big stripers still a couple weeks away - 11/24/2009

Include victims' message in safety class - 11/22/2009

Dealing with buck fever - 11/20/2009

Fortunes vary during hunting season - 11/17/2009

Trout action hot on coast - 11/13/2009

A buck for the books - 11/13/2009

Hunter's diet takes heavy planning - 11/8/2009

Amateur Freeman returns to Classic - 11/3/2009

Several factors affect deer moves - 11/1/2009

Aiming for votes: Deeds, McDonnell tackle questions on the Virginia outdoors - 10/30/2009

New freedom for whitetail chasers - 10/27/2009

New checklist coming for local birders - 10/23/2009

Fall turkey free fall - 10/23/2009

Forestry officials size up mast crop - 10/20/2009

Most waters stocked as planned - 10/18/2009

Bowhunting the backcountry - 10/16/2009

On-site hero shots now the norm - 10/13/2009

Meet the man who is all about fish - 10/11/2009

Candidates address Sunday law - 10/4/2009

Whitetail boom: Deer season opens Saturday - 10/2/2009

Weather likely kept pressure light on youth deer day - 9/29/2009

Hunters make choices ... good, bad - 9/27/2009

Oh, what a weekend - 9/25/2009

Outdoors-themed film festival slated - 9/22/2009

Bowhunting kinks happen early - 9/20/2009

Big game trophies - 9/18/2009

Scoring system scares off entries - 9/15/2009

TransAmerica triumph - 9/11/2009

Fishing report - 9/10/2009

Hunters take aim at hunger problem - 9/8/2009

Mentors for young key to hunting's future - 9/6/2009

Pleasant paddling - 9/4/2009

Fishing report - 9/3/2009

Elk proposal brings challenges - 9/1/2009

Hooking fish, avoiding lap dances - 8/30/2009

Buchanan County birdsongs go bigtime - 8/28/2009

Bow mechanic madness - 8/28/2009

Fishing report: August 27 - 8/27/2009

Blue Ridge Marathon has potential - 8/25/2009

Tucked-away treasures: Few fish, but beautiful scenery - 8/23/2009

Holliday Lake, 'a little piece of heaven' - 8/16/2009

Eyeing the openers - 8/14/2009

Top catches of the week - 8/13/2009

Trout program spawns in classrooms - 8/11/2009

Tucked-away treasures: Boating Hungry Mother's muskies no easy task - 8/9/2009

August fishing report - 8/6/2009

Big Lick Triathlon teams wanted - 8/4/2009

Tucked-away Treasures: For better or worse, Lake Witten attracts locals - 8/2/2009

Lucky hunts - 7/31/2009

Fishing report - 7/30/2009

Outdoor Classic expo to boast significant changes - 7/28/2009

Tucked-away treasures: Thrasher 1st next time - 7/26/2009

Fishing report: July 23 - 7/23/2009

SML remains on BASS schedule - 7/21/2009

Tucked-away treasures: Action plentiful, but trout small at Skidmore - 7/19/2009

Cool getaway - 7/17/2009

Weekly fishing report - 7/16/2009

Shooting sports mainstay of Games - 7/14/2009

Tucked-away treasures: Ponds produce nice fishing spot - 7/12/2009

Name change for outfitters - 7/10/2009

The Lance Factor - 7/10/2009

Fishing report - 7/9/2009

Holiday weekend busies SML patrols - 7/7/2009

Tucked-away treasures: Gatewood small, but possesses plenty of fish to catch - 7/5/2009

Fish tale: International edition - 7/3/2009

Fishing report: July 2 - 7/2/2009

New law targets young boaters first - 6/30/2009

Tucked-away treasures: Bass opportunities abound at Fairy Stone - 6/28/2009

Getting a lesson in fly fishing - 6/28/2009

Backyard camping - 6/26/2009

DGIF to step up boating patrols - 6/26/2009

Fishing report - 6/25/2009

Virus is likely cause for dead carp - 6/23/2009

Tucked-away treasures: Lexington Reservoir is worth the effort - 6/21/2009

Coastal casting: Beaches along the mid-Atlantic offer plenty of fun surf fishing opportunities - 6/19/2009

Fishing report, June 18 - 6/18/2009

A great escape: Florida fishing closer, cheaper than you think - 6/12/2009

Fishing report - 6/11/2009

Electronic stats up for gobbler hunters - 6/9/2009

DGIF studies issues surrounding elk - 6/7/2009

Bait and hook - 6/5/2009

Roanoke River Renaissance a go -- for now - 6/5/2009

Week's fishing update - 6/4/2009

DGIF nixes separate bear license - 6/3/2009

Separate bear license up for vote - 6/2/2009

Rakes lands record hybrid bass - 5/31/2009

Fat cat - 5/29/2009

Fishing report: May 28 - 5/28/2009

Parks department relies on survey - 5/17/2009

Casing the Cove - 5/15/2009

Fishing report - 5/14/2009

Books to consider on summer hiatus - 5/12/2009

Hunting footage evokes various emotions - 5/10/2009

Ramble preamble: Running the rivers before Franklin County's big paddling weekend - 5/8/2009

New triathlon generates interest in Alleghany - 5/8/2009

Mark Taylor's fishing report - 5/7/2009

Horn laughing now after win - 5/4/2009

More tales to tell a decade later at the Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon - 5/3/2009

Record catfish boated - 5/2/2009

Bassmaster Elite's winning ways - 5/1/2009

Fishing report: April 30 - 4/30/2009

DGIF to tout Virginia's best fishing holes on Web site - 4/28/2009

Smallmouths feed victory at Blue Ridge Brawl - 4/27/2009

Marshals a hit with Elite anglers - 4/26/2009

Late catch puts Tyler in hunt at Bassmaster Elite Series - 4/25/2009

Investing wisely: Kevin VanDam has become one of the best anglers -- ever - 4/24/2009

First-day lead goes to Texas' Jordan - 4/24/2009

Bassmaster Elite Series: Return engagement at Smith Mountain Lake - 4/23/2009

Fishing methods differ - 4/23/2009

Fishing report - 4/23/2009

DGIF lists Pandapas as private pond - 4/21/2009

Cruiser bass in sight, but hard to snag - 4/19/2009

Ethanol can cause problems with boat motors - 4/17/2009

Angler wins tournament before leaving the dock - 4/17/2009

Mark Taylor's Fishing Report - 4/16/2009

Beat the Elites status uncertain - 4/12/2009

Tallying up the trophy take in 2009 - 4/10/2009

Mark Taylor's weekly fishing report - 4/9/2009

Winds slow anglers in striper tourney - 4/7/2009

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