Friday, March 12, 2010
Turkey expert McGuire offers hunting seminars
Free sessions, to be held in Huddleston, focus on calling, setups and strategies for hunting gobblers in the spring.
Courtesy of Arcadia Books
Leonard Adkins has teamed up with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to write Along Virginia's Appalachian Trail, which features nearly 200 historic photos of the foot path.
Courtesy of Freddy McGuire
Freddy McGuire has killed more than 50 turkeys since he started hunting them at 12, but says calling gobblers in for friends is his favorite part of hunting.
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Some expert turkey hunters prefer to keep their tactics close to the vest.
Why help the competition get better, right?
Veteran gobbler chaser Freddy McGuire of Goodview doesn't mind sharing the bounty.
In fact, though McGuire estimates that he has killed about 50 gobblers in Virginia since he started hunting them at 12 -- and plenty more in the 12 other states he has hunted -- he is most proud of the fact that he has called in more than 100 birds for other hunters.
McGuire, who frequently gives turkey hunting seminars at outdoors shows, will host a series of three "Turkey Hunting Tips and Tactics" seminars over the coming weeks at the Palestine Baptist Church in Huddleston.
McGuire, the owner and operator of Vaturkey.com, said the seminars will be suited for all levels of hunters, from beginners to experts.
Using video clips -- McGuire is a videographer and on the pro staff for the Virginia-based Just Killin' Time television show -- McGuire will offer instruction on calling, setups, strategies and other aspects of turkey hunting.
The free seminars start Wednesday, and will also be held on March 24 and 31. Hours are 6:30-8 p.m. each night.
For more information e-mail McGuire at freddym@vaturkey.com. Directions to the church are available at www.palestinebaptist.com.
Adkins returning to Roanoke Valley to sign copies of his new Appalachian Trail book
Well known hiking author and former Catawba resident Leonard Adkins will return to the Roanoke Valley this weekend to sign copies of his newest book, Along Virginia's Appalachian Trail, as well as his many other guide books.
Adkins, who recently moved to Richmond, will appear at the Valley View Barnes and Noble from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Along Virginia's Appalachian Trail offers a fascinating look back at the AT through nearly 200 historic photos. Hikers who are familiar with the route will recognize some landmarks and vistas, but time has changed much of the scenery.
The 128-page book, on which Adkins partnered with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, is published by Arcadia Books. The cover price is $21.99 and the book is available book stores and online retailers.
More information is available at www.arcadiapublishing.com or by calling (888) 313-2665.
