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    W2 Profile Bill Baker And UVC Hunting Properties

    by Chris McCotter December 18, 2023
    by Chris McCotter December 18, 2023

    Our W2 Profile pieces highlight a diverse array of hunters, anglers, conservationists and outdoor retailers. …

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    Destination File: Rose Hill Game Preserve

    by Chris McCotter December 18, 2023
    by Chris McCotter December 18, 2023

    Over the years I’ve visited many Virginia shooting preserves. The ones that make it past …

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    Woodcock Camp 2024

    by Chris McCotter December 18, 2023
    by Chris McCotter December 18, 2023

    For many years I have studied the ways of the American woodcock. I have spent …

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    Buck Tales 2023

    by Chris McCotter December 18, 2023
    by Chris McCotter December 18, 2023

    Every season we hear about them and see the pics; the mountain monster, the cornfield …

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    Crappie Kings of Virginia

    by Chris McCotter November 17, 2023
    by Chris McCotter November 17, 2023

       When you think of the most popular freshwater sportfish in America what comes to …

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    Deer Season Forecast

    by Chris McCotter November 17, 2023
    by Chris McCotter November 17, 2023

       After 30 years as the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) Deer Project Leader …

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    Acorns and Deer Hunting Season

    by Chris McCotter November 17, 2023
    by Chris McCotter November 17, 2023

       Deer, bear and turkey hunters know that the annual acorn crop can be an …

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    Virginia’s Second Elk Hunting Season

    by Chris McCotter November 16, 2023
    by Chris McCotter November 16, 2023

      Congratulations to the six lucky hunters that enjoyed successful Virginia bull elk hunts this …

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    Devin McGinnis 110 Land Co.

    by Chris McCotter November 16, 2023
    by Chris McCotter November 16, 2023

       Our W2 Profile pieces highlight a diverse array of hunters, anglers, conservationists and outdoor …

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    W2 Profile – Doug Vaughan, Vaughan’s Outdoors

    by Chris McCotter October 18, 2023
    by Chris McCotter October 18, 2023

      Our W2 Profile pieces highlight a diverse array of hunters, anglers, conservationists and outdoor …

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