Woods & Waters Magazine
  • Home
  • What’s New
    • Gear Check
    • News
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Regional Reports
    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Chickahominy Lake/River
    • Richmond/James
    • Lake Anna
    • Smith Mountain Lake
    • Buggs Island/Gaston
    • Potomac River
    • NW River/Back Bay
    • Saltwater
    • Shenandoah Valley
    • Upper James
  • Columns
    • Bucket List
    • Destination File
    • Wingshooting
    • River Fishing
    • Hook, Line and Sinker
    • Smallmouth King
    • Aaron Ball’s Trophy Quest
  • Partners
    • Retailers
    • Guides
  • W2 Calendar
  • Real Estate
  • Shop
Monday, October 13, 2025
  • Login/Register
Woods & Waters Magazine
Woods & Waters Magazine
  • Home
  • What’s New
    • Gear Check
    • News
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Regional Reports
    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Chickahominy Lake/River
    • Richmond/James
    • Lake Anna
    • Smith Mountain Lake
    • Buggs Island/Gaston
    • Potomac River
    • NW River/Back Bay
    • Saltwater
    • Shenandoah Valley
    • Upper James
  • Columns
    • Bucket List
    • Destination File
    • Wingshooting
    • River Fishing
    • Hook, Line and Sinker
    • Smallmouth King
    • Aaron Ball’s Trophy Quest
  • Partners
    • Retailers
    • Guides
  • W2 Calendar
  • Real Estate
  • Shop
Woods & Waters Magazine
Woods & Waters Magazine
  • Home
  • What’s New
    • Gear Check
    • News
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Regional Reports
    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Chickahominy Lake/River
    • Richmond/James
    • Lake Anna
    • Smith Mountain Lake
    • Buggs Island/Gaston
    • Potomac River
    • NW River/Back Bay
    • Saltwater
    • Shenandoah Valley
    • Upper James
  • Columns
    • Bucket List
    • Destination File
    • Wingshooting
    • River Fishing
    • Hook, Line and Sinker
    • Smallmouth King
    • Aaron Ball’s Trophy Quest
  • Partners
    • Retailers
    • Guides
  • W2 Calendar
  • Real Estate
  • Shop
Copyright 2021 - All Right Reserved
FishingFeatured

Winter Striper Fishing Tips

by Chris McCotter October 1, 2025
FeaturedHunting

2025-26 Virginia Deer Season Forecast

by user October 1, 2025
Destination FileFeaturedHunting

Destination File: Rose Hill Shooting Preserve

by Chris McCotter October 1, 2025

HER Upland

by Kate Ahnstrom October 1, 2025

Smallmouth King: The Best Times To Fish For River Smallies

by Chris Gorsuch October 1, 2025
by Chris McCotter
  • Hunting

    Kristi Martel: The Sporting Life And A Passion For Cooking Game

    by Kate Ahnstrom
    by Kate Ahnstrom June 14, 2024

    By Kate Ahnstrom If it flies, it dies! If it’s brown, it’s down! If it swims, yeah… we’ll eat that too!    All of us cherish those memory-maker moments in …

    1 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • Hook, Line and SinkerFishing

    Hook, Line & Sinker: Secure Electronics Are Harder To Steal

    by Steve Chaconas
    by Steve Chaconas April 28, 2024

    As bass fishing electronics costs increase, attempts to steal them are going up. Stolen in as little as 20 seconds, anglers are finding ways to secure them.        …

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • WingshootingHunting

    Winged Wisdom: Dominant Eye Or Dominant Hand?

    by Kate Ahnstrom
    by Kate Ahnstrom April 28, 2024

    or anyone in the boomer generation or older, you’re probably keenly aware that southpaws were seriously frowned upon. The sisters in Catholic school infamously carried a ruler at the ready …

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • Smallmouth KingFishing

    The Origin Of Smallmouth Story

    by Chris Gorsuch
    by Chris Gorsuch April 28, 2024

    A long time ago I read a story about the early French settler’s first discovery of smallmouth bass. They were intrigued by the tenacity and fight of this fish. As …

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • Hunting

    2024 Green Top Long Beard Battle

    by Chris McCotter
    by Chris McCotter April 28, 2024

    Spring gobbler hunting has always been a popular tradition among members of the Commonwealth hunting community.  In fact last year’s spring turkey season produced a record harvest of over 24k …

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • Fishing

    Virginia’s Greatest Comeback: The Shenandoah River

    by Chris McCotter
    by Chris McCotter April 28, 2024

    By Lonnie Conner Once a hidden gem of the Shenandoah and Page Valley, the Shenandoah River has become quite popular among the array of users, including anglers, now that a …

    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • 1
  • …
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • …
  • 73

Recent Posts

  • Winter Striper Fishing Tips
  • 2025-26 Virginia Deer Season Forecast
  • Destination File: Rose Hill Shooting Preserve
  • HER Upland
  • W2 Profile: Matt Hawkins, Rose Hill Shooting Preserve Game Manager

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Social

Facebook Email

Recent Posts

  • Winter Striper Fishing Tips

    October 1, 2025
  • 2025-26 Virginia Deer Season Forecast

    October 1, 2025
  • Destination File: Rose Hill Shooting Preserve

    October 1, 2025
  • HER Upland

    October 1, 2025
  • W2 Profile: Matt Hawkins, Rose Hill Shooting Preserve...

    October 1, 2025
  • Smallmouth King: The Best Times To Fish For...

    October 1, 2025

Facebook Feed

Facebook Feed

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Virginia’s Best Winter Fisheries

    November 30, 2024
  • 2

    Destination: Canaan Valley Woodcock Camp 2024

    November 30, 2024
  • 3

    Smallmouth King: Fishing The Fall Rise

    November 13, 2024
  • 4

    The Return Of Smith Mountain Lake Striper Fishing

    November 13, 2024
  • 5

    Great Lakes: Don’t Overlook Roanoke Rapids Reservoir

    November 13, 2024
  • 6

    Virginia Duck Season Prediction

    November 13, 2024
  • 7

    Destination File: North Maine Woods Grouse Camp

    November 13, 2024
  • 8

    Marlinton, West Virginia – Birthplace of Rivers

    August 31, 2024
  • 9

    W2’s Top 5 Summer Adventures 2024

    July 27, 2024
  • 10

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

    July 27, 2024
  • 11

    W2’s 2024 Guide To Hunting Preserves & Outfitters

    July 27, 2024
  • 12

    Destination Cayuga Lake

    July 13, 2024
  • 13

    W2’s 2024 Big Fish Best Bets

    March 4, 2024
  • 14

    What’s New In Bass Boats 2024?

    January 5, 2024
  • 15

    2025-26 Virginia Deer Season Forecast

    October 1, 2025
  • 16

    What’s New In Electronics 2025

    January 4, 2025
  • 17

    Virginia Deer Season Forecast

    September 27, 2024
  • 18

    Which Line is Best?

    July 31, 2023
  • 19

    What’s New In Bass Boats 2025?

    January 4, 2025

Categories

  • Aaron Ball's Trophy Quest (10)
  • Bucket List (11)
  • Buggs Island/Gaston (10)
  • Chesapeake Bay (7)
  • Chickahominy Lake/River (8)
  • Community Events (3)
  • Destination File (32)
  • Featured (165)
  • Fishing (223)
  • Gear Check (35)
  • Hook, Line and Sinker (39)
  • Hunting (116)
  • Lake Anna (10)
  • News (140)
  • NW River/Back Bay (7)
  • Potomac River (8)
  • Richmond/James (10)
  • River Fishing (43)
  • Saltwater (8)
  • Shenandoah Valley (8)
  • Small Waters (11)
  • Smallmouth King (27)
  • Smith Mountain Lake (8)
  • Uncategorized (19)
  • Upper James (3)
  • W2 Profile (5)
  • Wingshooting (37)

Woods & Waters Magazine contains monthly features on awesome destinations, new techniques, outdoor personalities, tide charts, our Regional Focus Reports, monthly columns from our staff experts and more. If you want to receive the best hunting and fishing magazine for Virginia, consider subscribing today!

SUBSCRIBE

Woods & Waters Magazine is Virginia’s source for hunting and fishing information featuring award-winning articles and photographs by top regional experts intended to inspire you to get out and enjoy life outdoors! Pick up a copy today at over 100 retailers or subscribe here.

Facebook Youtube Envelope Phone

Useful Links

    • About
    • Staff
    • Our Mission
    • Careers
    • Weather
    • Advertise
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookies

Featured Articles

Winter Striper Fishing Tips
2025-26 Virginia Deer Season Forecast
Destination File: Rose Hill Shooting Preserve

Latest Articles

Winter Striper Fishing Tips
2025-26 Virginia Deer Season Forecast
Destination File: Rose Hill Shooting Preserve
HER Upland

©2022 Woods & Waters Magazine, LC. All Rights Reserved.

Woods & Waters Magazine
  • Home
  • What’s New
    • Gear Check
    • News
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Regional Reports
    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Chickahominy Lake/River
    • Richmond/James
    • Lake Anna
    • Smith Mountain Lake
    • Buggs Island/Gaston
    • Potomac River
    • NW River/Back Bay
    • Saltwater
    • Shenandoah Valley
    • Upper James
  • Columns
    • Bucket List
    • Destination File
    • Wingshooting
    • River Fishing
    • Hook, Line and Sinker
    • Smallmouth King
    • Aaron Ball’s Trophy Quest
  • Partners
    • Retailers
    • Guides
  • W2 Calendar
  • Real Estate
  • Shop
Sign In

Keep me signed in until I sign out

Forgot your password?

Password Recovery

A new password will be emailed to you.

Have received a new password? Login here

Shopping Cart

Close

No products in the cart.

Close