Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Mark Taylor's Outdoors archive
Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor's Outdoors column and notebook appears regularly in The Roanoke Times.
Recent columns
Spring turkey kill up 7 percent - 8/5/2008
Resurrected Laurel Bed Lake still charms - 8/3/2008
Luck of the draw - 8/1/2008
Fishing report - 7/31/2008
Grundy river has plenty to offer - 7/27/2008
Roanoke city attorney is 60 years strong - 7/25/2008
Overview - 7/24/2008
Fishing refuge minutes from city - 7/20/2008
Goose hunters get boost in daily limits - 7/20/2008
Trophy catch - 7/18/2008
DGIF drafts plan to help revive bobwhite quail - 7/18/2008
Fishing Report - 7/17/2008
Writer finds some small pleasures - 7/13/2008
Carvins Cove continues to improve - 7/13/2008
Drawing from experience - 7/11/2008
New recruits help boost conservation police force - 7/11/2008
Fishing report - 7/10/2008
In search of bass - 7/6/2008
Taylor earns awards for outdoors coverage - 7/4/2008
Prarie pest control - 7/4/2008
Weekly fishing report - 7/3/2008
Dudley goes deep for FLW win in Tenn. - 7/1/2008
Bath hatchery upgrades come at a price - 6/29/2008
Lakes, stream, salt fishing report - 6/26/2008
Show goes on for Lebanon's Meade - 6/25/2008
The smell of the trail - 6/20/2008
Fishing report - 6/19/2008
Fawns rarely need to be rescued - 6/17/2008
Hunting big 'cats' in the dead of night - 6/15/2008
Thornton to head NWTF - 6/13/2008
Urban escape - 6/13/2008
The fisherman forecast - 6/12/2008
Hard feelings remain in DGIF case - 6/10/2008
Fishing tourney cheaters never win - 6/8/2008
DGIF to tweak regs - 6/6/2008
Cost-free casting - 6/6/2008
Fishing report - 6/5/2008
2 Timesland schools gain NASP honors - 6/3/2008
Ellis steps in at DGIF Wildlife Division - 6/1/2008
Fishing report - 5/29/2008
Trout 'opener' looms this weekend - 5/27/2008
Lehigh making remarkable recovery - 5/25/2008
James fish kill minor so far - 5/23/2008
Retro rehab - 5/23/2008
Fishing report - 5/22/2008
Matching May's hatch - 5/16/2008
Fishing report - 5/15/2008
Contentious topic needs input - 5/13/2008
Attacks shouldn't dissuade campers - 5/11/2008
Cycling Southwestern Virginia - 5/9/2008
DGIF will drain Laurel Bed Lake - 5/9/2008
Outdoors overview - 5/8/2008
Stats suggest spring harvest no turkey - 5/6/2008
Cowden angles for double win - 5/5/2008
Tourney about more than fishing - 5/4/2008
Stout catches dot 1st day of fishing - 5/3/2008
Fish stories - 5/2/2008
Outdoors overview - 5/1/2008
Lawsuits fill in NWTF speculation gaps - 4/29/2008
More retailers equals more happy customers - 4/27/2008
Running the Roanoke - 4/25/2008
Fishing report - 4/24/2008
Hats off to Optimist's tournament - 4/22/2008
Angling has little impact on fish survival - 4/20/2008
'Shooting' birds a passion for Abraham - 4/18/2008
Crappies: Stars of spring - 4/18/2008
Outdoor briefs - 4/17/2008
Compromise reached on beach driving - 4/15/2008
Gobbler dekes useful, not always pretty - 4/13/2008
The James is still king - 4/11/2008
This week's fishing report - 4/10/2008
Cops nab tire-dumpers in Giles - 4/8/2008
Early anglers get the Heritage Day spoils - 4/6/2008
Springtime means turkey time - 4/4/2008
DGIF formalizes boating ed rules - 4/4/2008
Fishing report - 4/3/2008
Anglers await fate of beach driving - 4/1/2008
Sick, dead bass plague James again - 3/30/2008
Hiking Harkening Hill - 3/28/2008
Keck quits NWTF post - 3/28/2008
School offers lessons in catching crappies - 3/25/2008
City trying out bike patrol program - 3/23/2008
The jerkbait bite - 3/21/2008
Carvins Cove trails need help - 3/18/2008
Tips to prepare for the spring rush - 3/16/2008
Anglers' techniques to trick hatchery-reared trout - 3/14/2008
State still free of chronic wasting disease - 3/11/2008
Midweek audible leads to good float - 3/9/2008
Bass break - 3/7/2008
Turkey federation honors Virginians - 3/4/2008
Boat show attracts shoppers, dreamers - 3/2/2008
Big year for deer - 2/29/2008
Roanoke boat show goes all in - 2/29/2008
Observing Classic more fun than task - 2/26/2008
Crews produces a top catch, but gains no ground - 2/25/2008
Freeman can't make cut - 2/24/2008
Freeman fights cold at start - 2/23/2008
DGIF board, sportsmen interaction wanted - 2/19/2008
A quest for geese and elusive walleye - 2/17/2008
Everyone welcome for Backyard Bird Count - 2/15/2008
Fine fish fare - 2/15/2008
Apprentice hunting gains momentum - 2/12/2008
New DGIF director faces challenges - 2/10/2008
Showtime for sportsmen - 2/8/2008
Icy slopes make for slippery runs - 2/8/2008
DGIF turns to Duncan - 2/7/2008
'Kiss of death' dooms goose hunt - 2/5/2008
Phony pictures often look anything but - 2/3/2008
Virginia's call to action: Saving the bobwhite quail - 2/1/2008
DGIF's plans for boating ed made public - 2/1/2008
Blaze orange proposal on life support - 1/29/2008
As usual, Sunday hunting in debate - 1/27/2008
Big year in the salt - 1/25/2008
Frigid temps offer chance to fish on ice - 1/22/2008
Sledding enjoyable with neighbors - 1/20/2008
Late in the game - 1/18/2008
'Tis the season for outdoor sports shows - 1/15/2008
Blaze orange a bill worth watching - 1/13/2008
Grouper approved as state record - 1/11/2008
Trout through the winter - 1/11/2008
Group promotes bike safety - 1/8/2008
Great way to welcome 2008 - 1/6/2008
Armchair adventures - 1/4/2008
Park regulations protect brook trout - 1/1/2008
Bored in the stand? Get on your belly - 12/23/2007
Top stories of 2007 - 12/21/2007
Striper action starting to heat up - 12/18/2007
Hooligan hunters need to be reported - 12/16/2007
Jackson pier improves access for disabled - 12/14/2007
Trophy gifts - 12/14/2007
Most ski resorts ready for business - 12/11/2007
DGIF's firing of director puzzling - 12/9/2007
A telling catch - 12/7/2007
NWTF hires Billy Hall as regional director - 12/7/2007
Early stats suggest deer kill stable - 12/4/2007
More than deer lures the hunter - 12/2/2007
Sk iseason preview - 11/30/2007
Park Service seeks trail use input - 11/30/2007
Dumping a carcass? Use good sense - 11/27/2007
On hot streak ... as a hunting guide - 11/25/2007
Phys ed fishing - 11/23/2007
Time to accept Wasena Park project - 11/20/2007
Warehouse full of gear sure to please - 11/18/2007
Lucky hunter gets a trophy buck for breakfast - 11/16/2007
Bucking the trend - 11/16/2007
Predicting rut challenge for hunters - 11/13/2007
Hunting has a language all its own - 11/11/2007
Florida haul launches Freeman to new heights - 11/11/2007
Pheasants for everyone - 11/9/2007
Tech's bass anglers new, but not novices - 11/6/2007
Crossbow, bow hunters do coexist - 11/4/2007
A few helpful hunting tips for a safe and productive deer season - 11/2/2007
Rains a boon for area sportsmen - 10/30/2007
Hunters can log on for education - 10/28/2007
Fall birds hard to spot - 10/19/2007
Go live with your sightings - 10/19/2007
DGIF adds week for muzzleloaders - 10/17/2007
Young angler hauls in huge catch - 10/14/2007
Aiming for safety - 10/12/2007
Smith has new fishing guide book - 10/12/2007
Freeman inches closer to Classic - 10/9/2007
All's quiet as archery season begins - 10/7/2007
Deer outlook good, as usual - 10/5/2007
Trout growing with I-CARE project - 10/2/2007
Striking out at surf fishing - 9/30/2007
Current affairs - 9/28/2007
Hodges buck takes honors at state contest - 9/28/2007
Overview - 9/27/2007
Coastal striper catch good ...too good - 9/25/2007
Seize the day when it comes around - 9/23/2007
Off the beaten path - 9/21/2007
Overview - 9/20/2007
Disease keeps spreading, killing deer - 9/18/2007
Technology brings ... ahem, progress - 9/16/2007
Youngster sweeps turkey awards - 9/14/2007
Weekly fishing report - 9/13/2007
Entries increase for trophy show - 9/11/2007
Carvins Cove volunteers good on word - 9/9/2007
Additional river cleaning on tap - 9/7/2007
DMAP turns 20 - 9/7/2007
Weekly fishing report - 9/6/2007
Squirrel opener sets the tone - 9/2/2007
Camp will teach kids about hunting - 8/31/2007
GO: Hiking and fishing events - 8/31/2007
Deer spotting - 8/31/2007
Fishing Report - 8/30/2007
Turkey hunters need boost in Roanoke Valley - 8/28/2007
River cleanup much needed - 8/26/2007
Huge croaker approved as state record - 8/24/2007
Aiming small - 8/24/2007
Go: Outdoors calendar - 8/24/2007
Fishing report - 8/23/2007
New River awaits weekend ReNewal - 8/21/2007
Apprentice license might help recruit hunters - 8/19/2007
Dragonflies a surprise on hawk trip - 8/17/2007
Headline goes here please - 8/17/2007
Icon of coastal recreational fishing to retire - 8/17/2007
Fishing report - 8/16/2007
Roanoke sportsmen's show enjoys strong debut - 8/14/2007
Not quite sportsmen, but good sports - 8/12/2007
Venison charity sets banquet for Sept. 8 - 8/10/2007
Luck of the draw - 8/10/2007
Fishing report - 8/9/2007
Time to celebrate 2006 trophies - 8/7/2007
There's still time for summer fun - 8/5/2007
Monsters of the Bay - 8/3/2007
Fishing report: Week of August 2 - 8/2/2007
With baby on the way, Crew angles for paycheck - 7/31/2007
Orvis still happy it chose Roanoke - 7/29/2007
Saltwater tournament names new director - 7/27/2007
Beauty and bass - 7/27/2007
Fishing Report - 7/26/2007
Cold spring leads to modest kill - 7/24/2007
Comments, interaction can really make a difference - 7/22/2007
Weekly fishing report - 7/19/2007
Shooting for a 2nd week - 7/18/2007
Record catch brings fame and, eventually, fortune - 7/17/2007
Board brothers - 7/13/2007
Fishing report - 7/12/2007
Sunday ride reminds cyclists about value of helmets - 7/10/2007
Local ride shows best of cycling - 7/8/2007
Fresh start - 7/6/2007
Fishing report - 7/6/2007
Lake Robertson, regional favorite - 6/29/2007
Fishing report - 6/28/2007
Richmond shop wants your outdoors mementos - 6/26/2007
Virginia makes a good impression - 6/24/2007
Backyard bears - 6/22/2007
Dudley keeps moving up bass money list - 6/22/2007
Outdoors: Go - 6/22/2007
Fishing report - 6/21/2007
One-day showcase doesn't do New River justice - 6/19/2007
Tips from the pros - 6/15/2007
Fairystone Farms a natural gem - 6/15/2007
Lakes - 6/14/2007
SML didn't disappoint - 6/12/2007
Sinking boat righted - 6/11/2007
Bassmaster competitors say fishing no easy task - 6/10/2007
Water rarely more clear on the other side of the boat - 6/9/2007
Day 1 of the Blue Ridge Brawl - 6/8/2007
Fishing report - 6/7/2007
Phone checking system shows drop in turkey kill - 6/5/2007
Carp diem: Go ahead, try to seize a big one - 6/3/2007
Fishing report - 5/31/2007
SML to host pro bass fishing's ultimate showcase - 5/29/2007
Fill long weekend with outdoor fun - 5/27/2007
Fishing report - 5/24/2007
DGIF finds fish kills on the James, Cowpasture - 5/22/2007
Leave them be or disturb the nest? - 5/20/2007
Mountain jewels - 5/18/2007
Wytheville angler back to nationals - 5/15/2007
Suggestions for introducing young children to fishing - 5/13/2007
Go: Outdoors calendar - 5/11/2007
Workshop open for outdoors communicators - 5/11/2007
Evening lures - 5/11/2007
Fishing report - 5/10/2007
Striper payout could be good for Optimists' future - 5/8/2007
Biggest striper boated in 11th hour - 5/7/2007
New online database provides several useful tools - 5/6/2007
Dreary weather, but good fishing - 5/5/2007
Tracking trophies - 5/4/2007
Fishing Report - 5/3/2007
Stripers yet to increase entries - 5/1/2007
Hikers escape fallen tree - 4/29/2007
Outdoors calendar - 4/27/2007
Tom foolery - 4/27/2007
Overview - 4/26/2007
Fall turkey season becomes hot topic - 4/22/2007
Fishing report - 4/19/2007
Rain doesn't slow turkey hunters, but wind does - 4/17/2007
Opening day leaves turkey hunters out in the cold - 4/15/2007
Fit to ride - 4/13/2007
Field and Stream seeking the ultimate outdoorsman - 4/13/2007
Fishing report - 4/12/2007
Frosty weather doesn't cool young hunters' enthusiasm - 4/10/2007
Wintry weather doesn't deter Heritage Day trout anglers - 4/8/2007
In the public eye - 4/6/2007
Anglers swarm to busiest trout day - 4/6/2007
Go - 4/6/2007
Adding ads should save DGIF money on booklets - 4/3/2007
Rain spoils fishing, but not fellowship - 4/1/2007
DGIF suggests small tweaks to regulations list - 3/30/2007
On target - 3/30/2007
Proposed changes to regulations to be introduced - 3/27/2007
No fish, but still double the fun - 3/25/2007
Outdoors calendar - 3/23/2007
Calling all cowboys: shootin' clinic - 3/23/2007
Tracking gobblers - 3/23/2007
Virginia deer herd shows no signs of chronic wasting disease - 3/20/2007
Customers, associates not looking foward to Orvis outlet closures - 3/18/2007
Friendly fishing - 3/16/2007
Weekend fishing mixed at Smith Mountain Lake - 3/13/2007
Shortcuts taken by some celebs taint all hunters - 3/11/2007
Coast Guard auxiliary offers in-depth boating course - 3/9/2007
Catching air - 3/9/2007
March skiing conditions in Virginias top notch - 3/6/2007
High-tech chatter leaves respected writer in limbo - 3/4/2007
Archery - 3/2/2007
Stripers set for more tournament attention - 3/2/2007
Snapshot of the seasons - 3/2/2007
Deer kill, bear kill totals shot up last fall - 2/27/2007
Turkey callers experience joy, anxiety, pressure - 2/25/2007
Hokie women take 1st in track - 2/25/2007
Local anglers competing in -- and at -- Classic - 2/23/2007
Go - 2/23/2007
Family-friendly trails - 2/23/2007
Sportsmen are the winners in competing shows - 2/18/2007
Boat show - 2/16/2007
Outdoors: Breaking the ice - 2/16/2007
Residents, non-residents grapple with fee hikes - 2/13/2007
Smallmouths have fishermen making big plans - 2/11/2007
Outdoors go - 2/9/2007
Bounty year for Virginia's saltwater taggers - 2/9/2007
In the know - 2/9/2007
Dudley ends his fishing draught in Okeechobee - 2/6/2007
Fishermen's diaries keep tabs on lake's stripers - 2/4/2007
Gorillas (and chimps) in their midst - 2/2/2007
New outdoors show to debut in Harrisonburg - 2/2/2007
Rockbridge Co. group honored - 1/30/2007
Making the best of a slow morning in the water - 1/28/2007
Cox catches another shot to make Classic - 1/26/2007
Go - 1/26/2007
Learning on the fly - 1/26/2007
Sunday hunting laws still stuck in subcommittee - 1/23/2007
Senate bill good compromise for hunting dog use - 1/21/2007
Finally, skiers and resorts hail the arrival of cold weather - 1/19/2007
For sportsmen, wintertime will soon mean show time - 1/16/2007
Keep your eyes open for soon-to-be debated legislation - 1/14/2007
Go - 1/12/2007
Stripers set citation pace - 1/12/2007
Mild January leads to decent fishing action - 1/12/2007
Support growing for Sunday hunting, survey shows - 1/9/2007
Day in woods brings year's end, another's start - 1/7/2007
Safe out there - 1/5/2007
Mild weather leads to wild striper fishing - 1/5/2007
Get out in 2007 - 12/29/2006
Hike, bike way into new year - 12/29/2006
Trespassers are cause for concern for hunters - 12/26/2006
Go - 12/15/2006
Gift that fits - 12/15/2006
Beach FLW striper tourney attracts few anglers - 12/12/2006
Dear Santa: Please don't bring me Buck the Talking Deer - 12/10/2006
Scope out the slopes - 12/8/2006
Go - 12/8/2006
Adventure racing pro to teach free seminar - 12/8/2006
Strong mast crop affects hunters now, next year - 12/5/2006
Hensley lives to talk about attack by bear - 12/3/2006
Mountain bike racer Haywood set to ride, talk in Blacksburg - 12/1/2006
Go - 12/1/2006
Making a case for sausage - 12/1/2006
Balmy temps stress resort's snowmaking abilities - 11/28/2006
Text messaging becomes part of modern hunting - 11/26/2006
Catching coastal stripers - 11/24/2006
Crossbows even more popular in second season - 11/21/2006
Those looking for more points don't get the point - 11/19/2006
'Bark is back - 11/17/2006
Bare Bones races set for next two Sundays - 11/10/2006
Evolution of the muzzleloader - 11/10/2006
Evolution of the muzzleloader - 11/10/2006
Warm weather or not, this is prime deer season - 11/7/2006
Hunter's patience rewarded in Franklin County - 11/5/2006
Sharp shooting - 11/3/2006
Reader demand drives coverage of bass fishing - 10/31/2006
A game of ounces - 10/29/2006
Still making waves - 10/28/2006
Younger Hoyt gets bass lead - 10/28/2006
Bass tournament: Dillow makes most of difficult day - 10/27/2006
Time for the birds - 10/27/2006
Safety should be a priority for hunters - 10/27/2006
Lake prepares for bass tourney - 10/26/2006
Buchanan hunter braves heat, takes 'freak' buck - 10/24/2006
Courter's success or failure will affect sportsmen - 10/22/2006
Going European - 10/20/2006
Outdoors go - 10/20/2006
DGIF selects ag commissioner as new director - 10/18/2006
Game department should name new boss today - 10/17/2006
As hard as hunters try, bad shots can happen - 10/15/2006
Walking the Parkway - 10/13/2006
BFL events set for area - 10/13/2006
Anti-hunger group reaches out to general public - 10/10/2006
Hunters still get money's worth with bigger fees - 10/8/2006
Opening day - 10/6/2006
The well-appointed bow hunter - 10/6/2006
Wheelin' Sportsmen offer several group outings - 10/3/2006
Bigger bait needed to bring home a trophy trout - 10/1/2006
One big buck - 9/29/2006
Fishing report - 9/28/2006
Like it or not, hunting is a contest - 9/26/2006
Public can tell real hunters from Hollywood fakes - 9/24/2006
Martinsville resident named conservationist of the year - 9/22/2006
Group sponsoring New River Watershed cleanup - 9/22/2006
Team Lewis - 9/22/2006
Overview - 9/21/2006
Rangers on the lookout for disobedient cyclists - 9/19/2006
Chasm between anglers needn't exist - 9/17/2006
Clearwater revival - 9/15/2006
Rowdy Dawg headlines list of upcoming events - 9/12/2006
Hunters still baiting even though it's illegal - 9/10/2006
State parks offer hunting - 9/8/2006
Rapid release - 9/8/2006
Fishing report - 9/7/2006
Hunters for the Hungry unveils banquet plans - 9/5/2006
1st catch gets fisherman hooked - 9/3/2006
New law: Don't feed the deer - 9/1/2006
Open season - 9/1/2006
Fishing report - 8/31/2006
DGIF to revisit old debate - 8/29/2006
Plotting for whitetail - 8/18/2006
Overview - 8/17/2006
Records fall at annual Virginia Sportsman show - 8/15/2006
Persistent cyclist inspiration to all - 8/13/2006
Waiting for Bubba - 8/11/2006
Bragging Rights - 8/10/2006
'Worst day' comes at a bad time - 8/8/2006
Motion of the ocean too much? Try 'the patch' - 8/6/2006
Dudley takes 8th at bass championship - 8/6/2006
It's not easy being green - 8/4/2006
Hill City angler squeaks into tournament semifinals - 8/4/2006
Ailing trout can expect cool, refreshing change - 8/1/2006
Cheering for cheaters leaves fans feeling betrayed - 7/30/2006
Excellent adventures - 7/28/2006
Tests to increase flows from Leesville - 7/28/2006
'You don't stop' - 7/28/2006
Richmond show to help kick off new hunting season - 7/25/2006
Family trip to Moomaw has mama on edge - 7/23/2006
Lures of summer - 7/21/2006
Top BASS tour coming to local waters - 7/18/2006
Fishing slow, but rapids are fun - 7/16/2006
Don't sweat summer camping - 7/14/2006
State spadefish record falls again - 7/14/2006
Big weekend for mountain bikers - 7/12/2006
Spring turkey kill numbers up - 7/9/2006
Next stage for Tour - 7/7/2006
Reel time for Raider - 7/2/2006
Fun on the river can be fleeting - 7/2/2006
Set for success - 6/30/2006
Dudley increases his time dealing with bass fishing - 6/30/2006
Region streams roar after thunderstorms - 6/27/2006
Louisiana marshes and their inhabitants will heal - 6/25/2006
Overview - 6/23/2006
Bikes then beer - 6/23/2006
Is SML in danger of a fish kill? - 6/18/2006
Legends and lure - 6/16/2006
Overview - 6/15/2006
Bay regs muck plans for striper championship - 6/13/2006
A few winks? Fat cats had none of it - 6/11/2006
Quite a catch - 6/9/2006
Huddleston man nabs citation for record spadefish - 6/9/2006
Local trout population in hot water - 6/6/2006
Experience rewarding for 3-D archers - 6/4/2006
Carefree casting - 6/2/2006
Low flows could hurt paddlers - 6/2/2006
Roll on a roll with OLN, Tour - 5/30/2006
Pond fishing good for ego boost - 5/28/2006
Colors of spring - 5/26/2006
Outdoors calendar - 5/26/2006
Caught eel provides another fish tale - 5/24/2006
No dream: Turkey kill numbers up - 5/14/2006
A vision for deer - 5/12/2006
Overview - 5/11/2006
Organizers plan to tweak tourney - 5/9/2006
Quite a fish story - 5/8/2006
It's not always about the tag - 5/7/2006
Night session changes leaderboard - 5/7/2006
Big catches the norm on day 1 of Optimist - 5/6/2006
Dandy stripers - 5/5/2006
CWD found in four more W.Va. deer - 5/5/2006
Lakes - 5/4/2006
Sleep in, then tackle the turkeys - 5/2/2006
Sportsmen had ally in Thomas - 4/30/2006
Stars of spring - 4/28/2006
Hunting, fishing fees may go up $5 - 4/26/2006
Fee increases for licenses proposed - 4/25/2006
Stock-stalking benefits a fish story - 4/23/2006
Campfire feasts - 4/21/2006
Lakes - 4/20/2006
It was rough, but no complaints - 4/16/2006
High country gem - 4/14/2006
Lakes - 4/13/2006
Overview - 4/13/2006
Turkey-kill call-ins up this spring - 4/11/2006
Thrill of chase livens opening day - 4/9/2006
Tangling with trophies - 4/7/2006
Big prize money spawns abuses - 4/4/2006
Turkey season looms - 3/31/2006
New striper mark gets approval - 3/31/2006
Heritage Day a low-key 'opener' - 3/31/2006
Man releases bass, keeps virtue - 3/28/2006
State sportsmen enter 21st century - 3/26/2006
Big game tally - 3/24/2006
DGIF to tweak regs process - 3/24/2006
2005 numbers indicate mixed bag - 3/21/2006
Preparation a key to fall success - 3/19/2006
Just tri it - 3/17/2006
Springlike temperatures heat up fishing action - 3/14/2006
State seeks help feeding program - 3/12/2006
Call of the wild [turkey] - 3/10/2006
Team to study Grayson Highlands trout streams - 3/10/2006
Advance hopes to net fishing fans - 3/7/2006
Better days ahead for trout on Smith - 3/5/2006
Angling opportunities abound - 3/3/2006
Big bass better bait to hook viewers - 2/28/2006
Young, old alike dream of boats - 2/26/2006
Reel satisfaction - 2/24/2006
Hunters for Hungry sets meat record - 2/24/2006
Outdoors calendar - 2/24/2006
Salem angler anticipating record hauls at Classic - 2/21/2006
Roanoke Ski Club provides a quick getaway - 2/19/2006
Ready for another lifer? - 2/17/2006
Outdoors calendar - 2/17/2006
Power 'toons - 2/17/2006
Local ski resorts welcome snow - 2/14/2006
Preparing for spring best way to avoid cabin fever - 2/12/2006
Safety on the slopes - 2/10/2006
General Assembly tackles DGIF - 2/7/2006
Leaving trout for another day - 1/31/2006
Hawks present ID challenges - 1/27/2006
Nordic fun - 1/27/2006
Bass Federation Inc. aligns with FLW Outdoors - 1/22/2006
Legislators eye department oversight, boater safety - 1/15/2006
Time to change your focus on what to hunt - 1/11/2006
Hiker learns her strengths - 12/27/2005
Virginia birds make mark on author Kroodsma - 12/23/2005
Virginia hunters get some good news - 12/23/2005
Fun drives non-traditional hunt - 12/18/2005
Fewer folks hunting turkeys in Virginia in the fall - 12/13/2005
Time to hit the slopes - 12/9/2005
GO - 12/9/2005
Striper teams score in nationals - 12/9/2005
1st day of hunting with rifle ends with a shutout - 12/6/2005
Fishing all about the challenge - 12/4/2005
Youth movement - 12/2/2005
Weather toys with ski season - 12/2/2005
Special hunt nets big reward - 11/22/2005
Buck sighting thaws hunter's heart - 11/20/2005
Trip to coast yields mosquitoes, but no red-cockaded woodpeckers - 11/18/2005
After the shot - 11/18/2005
Warm weather likely to keep large rockfish at bay - 11/16/2005
Many hunters get an earlier start - 11/13/2005
Going primitive - 11/11/2005
Virginia makes push to finish CWD testing - 11/11/2005
Signs point to rutting activity getting underway - 11/8/2005
Hack a day can keep deer away - 11/6/2005
Riding the wind - 11/4/2005
New hunting rule debuts today - 11/1/2005
New regulations focus on quality - 10/30/2005
Board signs off on regulations - 10/28/2005
Aiming for outdoor vote - 10/28/2005
DGIF might change striper fishing rules at SML - 10/25/2005
Turkey & Grouse - 10/21/2005
Scientist listening into songbird migration - 10/21/2005
Disabled hunters gain new access to Potts Mountain - 10/18/2005
Singing the blues over preseason hunting mistakes - 10/16/2005
Gourmet game - 10/14/2005
Smith's buck best in state - 10/14/2005
Archer's 8-point buck a rarity - 10/11/2005
Hatching a plan to explain my air gun purchase - 10/9/2005
Surfing for fall fish - 10/7/2005
4-H Center offers primitive skills workshop - 10/7/2005
Despite the early draw, Hogzilla proves elusive - 10/2/2005
Howard runner-up on reality show - 9/30/2005
Outdoors go - 9/30/2005
Strategies for the season - 9/30/2005
Disease findings don't change Virginia's plans - 9/27/2005
Big Lick Triathlon a big deal for college teams - 9/25/2005
The chase is on - 9/23/2005
Reality hunters land the prize they wanted - 9/23/2005
Wood out to help Martins - 9/16/2005
Racking up results - 9/16/2005
Weekly fishing report - 9/15/2005
High gas prices put pinch on Big Game Contest - 9/13/2005
Gas prices shouldn’t douse enthusiasm - 9/4/2005
Small beginnings - 9/2/2005
Striper club voices opposition to proposed changes - 9/2/2005
Radford hunter advances in reality show - 9/2/2005
Weekly fishing report - 9/1/2005
Department's new director has them smiling again - 8/28/2005
Reality hunters - 8/26/2005
Weekly fishing report - 8/25/2005
Board likes fowl opinion - 8/23/2005
Game, fish proposals advance - 8/21/2005
Crossbow boom - 8/19/2005
Raptors are on the move - 8/19/2005
FISHING REPORT - 8/18/2005
Silence of the craft - 8/12/2005
Mepps seeks squirrel tails - 8/5/2005
Winning ways - 8/5/2005
Weekly fishing report - 8/4/2005
On shallow water - 8/2/2005
Let's hear it for the underdog - 8/2/2005
Angler still busy on final day - 8/1/2005
Crews' day long and difficult - 7/31/2005
Fish scarce and small as Classic opens - 7/30/2005
Perfect for paddlers - 7/29/2005
Bass Classic field expects some tough conditions - 7/29/2005
FISHING REPORT - 7/28/2005
Columnist gets painful reminder - 7/24/2005
Vacancies remain on DGIF board - 7/22/2005
