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  • Destination FileHunting

    Destination File: North Maine Woods Grouse Camp

    by Chris McCotter November 13, 2024
    by Chris McCotter November 13, 2024

    It had been 11 years since I’d made the journey to the North Maine Woods …

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    Virginia Deer Season Forecast

    by Chris McCotter September 27, 2024
    by Chris McCotter September 27, 2024

    Each year I enjoy reading the annual deer season forecast, now generated by DWR’s new …

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  • Destination FileFishing

    Destination File: Sandy River Reservoir

    by Chris McCotter September 23, 2024
    by Chris McCotter September 23, 2024

    If you are middle aged like me, you may, occasionally, look back and reminisce about …

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    Gobbler Quest 4: Scouting Starts Now!

    by Chris McCotter August 31, 2024
    by Chris McCotter August 31, 2024

    BY DUANE ADAMS his article is part of a new series for W2, a series …

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    Big Game Trophy Show Recognizes Virginia’s Biggest Deer, Bear And Turkey

    by Chris McCotter August 31, 2024
    by Chris McCotter August 31, 2024

    BY LARRY WALES The Virginia Peninsula Sportsmen’s Association (VPSA) in conjunction with the Virginia Department …

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  • Destination File

    Marlinton, West Virginia – Birthplace of Rivers

    by Chris McCotter August 31, 2024
    by Chris McCotter August 31, 2024

    I recently marked off two-and-a-half days to do what I still like to do most …

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  • News

    What Is The American Forest Foundation?

    by Chris McCotter July 27, 2024
    by Chris McCotter July 27, 2024

    BY C.C. MCCOTTER Forest owners in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia have a …

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  • Destination File

    W2’s Top 5 Summer Adventures 2024

    by Chris McCotter July 27, 2024
    by Chris McCotter July 27, 2024

    By C.C. MCCOTTER Everyone needs a little adventure in their lives. Now, I’m not talking …

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  • Gear CheckFishing

    ICAST Best In Show 2024

    by Chris McCotter July 27, 2024
    by Chris McCotter July 27, 2024

    This year’s ICAST Show drew over 40K retailers and media to the Orlando Convention Center …

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  • Destination FileFishing

    Is The Chickahominy As Good As It Was 10 Years Ago?

    by Chris McCotter July 27, 2024
    by Chris McCotter July 27, 2024

    BY C.C. MCCOTTER It had been a minute since I’d headed east on Interstate 64 …

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