It appears you have Javascript disabled in your browser. To ensure the best possible experience on Roanoke.com, please enable Javascript, or try using a different browser. Thank you!
mark taylor

Check It Out:

What are your favorite local places for shopping, pampering or entertaining? Vote now in this year's Best Of Holiday Shopping readers' choice poll.

Hunting for would-be hunters

Monday, September 9, 2013

The scouting camera

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Accessories can make the fall hunting season

Friday, September 6, 2013

Big does can earn a prize too

Monday, September 2, 2013

Fishing report for August 29, 2013

Thursday, August 29, 2013

A more realistic take on antler scores

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

First shot: Virginia small game fall preview

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Virginia duck hunting dates finalized

Friday, August 23, 2013

Know Virginia's rules about deer attractants

Monday, August 19, 2013

Lifelong passions rekindled in Oregon

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Quota hunt chances are slipping by

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Deer season offers early opportunities for Virginia hunters this year

Saturday, August 10, 2013

They’re back!

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Fincastle's Raders use teamwork to snare giant tarpon

Monday, July 22, 2013

Take care when hiking in the heat

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Roanoke working to restore its NWTF chapter

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Tenkara revolution revives old-style cane pole fishing

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Alleghany Fondo a beautiful, tough bike ride

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Internet, yard sales can assuage needs of gear junkies

Thursday, July 11, 2013

High adventure at Mountain Lake Lodge

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Fishing report for July 4, 2013

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Alleghany Highlands tests mettle of runners, cyclists

Monday, July 1, 2013

Outdoors notes: Entries open for Commonwealth Games shooting events in July

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Taylor: Tour de France can still entertain without Armstrong

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Troutville angler Josh DeMaury wins on Potomac

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Roanoke Pub Runs are about exercise, friendship - and a beer 

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Beach is no place to flounder around

Monday, June 17, 2013

Carp, cicadas an explosive mix at Smith Mountain Lake 

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries tightens whitetail limits

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Fawns found alone usually not orphaned

Monday, June 10, 2013

Well-built gear often can be repaired even for a mechanical dolt

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Trailbuilder Gordge already a Roanoke Valley hero, needs your votes

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Endurance athletes conquer tough courses, weather Sunday in Salem, Carvins Cove 

Monday, June 3, 2013

Angling for anglers: DGIF offers Free Fishing Days 

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Outdoors Go

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Notes: Officials release 18 more Elk in Buchanan County

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Notes: Delayed Harvest streams opening to catch-and-keeping

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Make sure you're water worthy

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Great turkey numbers in Virginia point to a hard truth

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Turkey hunting in the Roanoke region not just good, it’s great

Monday, May 20, 2013

Sun is setting on stellar spring turkey hunting season

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Bass classics: Some great lures never go out of style 

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Why bother running if you aren't being chased?

Friday, May 10, 2013

Future of Optimist's annual fishy tournament looking brighter

Monday, May 6, 2013

Sightfishing for spawning bass is a springtime tradition

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Notes: Charter captains sentenced for fishing violations

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Fishing report for May 2, 2013

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Fortune smiles on Evington's Howard in Smith Mountain Lake fishing tournament 

Monday, April 29, 2013

No need to hunt, Outdoors section moves to Sunday

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Disqualifications a tradition at Smith Mountain Lake bass tournament

Monday, April 22, 2013

Runners take many paths to get to Blue Ridge Marathon

Friday, April 19, 2013

Windy weather can work for turkey hunters

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Outdoors notes: Virginia crew (barely) boats whale of a tuna

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Living in fear is no way to live

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Spring's late arrival makes for great start to turkey hunting

Monday, April 15, 2013

Time to revise trout stocking policy

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Oakley bass tourney offers even bigger hourly award

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Virginia's fishing bests

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Hunting with kids a special event

Monday, April 8, 2013

Fish still biting despite cold March

Monday, April 1, 2013

Crews' catches hit 100-pound mark

Saturday, March 30, 2013

DGIF seeks input on proposed changes to hunting regulations 

Monday, March 25, 2013

Money always a good motivator

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Muskie madness

Friday, March 22, 2013

Rocked out: The River Rock climbing gym is open for adventure

Thursday, March 14, 2013

There's still snow in those hills

Monday, March 11, 2013

Drop in hunter's deer kill is not necessarily a bad thing

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Deer hunting numbers tail off

Monday, February 25, 2013

DGIF ahead of the game on new intiative

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Visit Roanoke Boat Show for free

Monday, February 18, 2013

Cold truth about urban archery

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Bill in Virginia Senate would clarify paddlers' access to whitewater

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Weather Journal

Cold front will have more bark than...

2 days ago

Your news, photos, opinions
Sign up for free daily news by email
LATEST OBITUARIES
LATEST PHOTO GALLERIES
MOST READ
BUY A PHOTO
[BROWSE PHOTOS]