On Wednesday, October 16, Bo Bundrick of Louisa shot this deer with his bow. It was most unusual for two reasons. First, the antlers were still in velvet – even in mid-October - and secondly, it was not a buck. It was a doe, a deer, a female deer – with antlers! A little background on antlers. Antlers differ from horns in that they are shed each year while horns are there forever. Deer drop … [Read more...]
Nags Head Fishing On Fire
They’re killing ‘em in Nags Head. Stripers, speckled trout, puppy drum. Not just some days, every day. Capt. Reese Stecher with Beach Bum Fishing says he’s never seen anything like it. “The fishing is unreal,” he said. “Everyday.” The speckled trout fishing has been very good around Oregon Inlet for the past few years, but it seems to be getting better and better with numerous five-pound … [Read more...]
Circling, Circling!
In 1983, my Dad gave me an English Setter puppy out of Walter, a great setter and family pet. We named him Hunter. But this was the skitziest dog I had ever seen. He was super-hyper and deathly afraid of the trash men who used to pick up our trash cans from the back deck. I thought he would be gun shy for sure and he was so wild when you let him go, I wondered if I would ever see him again if I … [Read more...]
By The Silvery Moon
The moon and its various phases are given credit for much animal and fish behavior, including the deer rut. However, Dr. Leonard Lee Rue III, a noted authority on whitetail deer says, “Not so fast.” Here’s what he said in an interview with VDGIF. There have been many myths associated with the full moon by humans over the past centuries. Before artificial lighting people … [Read more...]
Trout Mornay
Say you go trout fishing in then next few weeks and catch a few. How do you prepare the trout so that they’re not just edible but really good. The Game Department chefs recommend Trout Mornay. Here’s how. Trout Mornay is a timeless recipe that can never be defeated. It’s quick, simple, and easy. Some recommend spicing up the sauce with red pepper flakes or something zesty for a … [Read more...]
Fall Band Concert
The Charlottesville Municipal Band is at it again. With a full schedule of Summer Concerts in the rear-view mirror, it’s time for the 97th Season Fall Concert. Scheduled for this Sunday, October 20, the band will perform at the V. Earl Dickinson Main Stage Theater, Piedmont Virginia Community College from 3:30 till 5 PM. The program is listed below: William Tell Overture Excerpt – … [Read more...]
It’s Kosher: Salt That Is
Salt is pretty cheap. A box of table salt is less than a buck, but Kosher salt? Not so much. A 16-ounce carton of Morton’s Coarse Kosher Salt runs about $2.99, and I go through that stuff like crazy. I season nearly everything I cook with Kosher Salt. On the program, “Chopped”, one of the biggest criticisms for the contestants – and these are all professional chefs – is the lack of seasoning, … [Read more...]
Okra: My Cash Crop
I have often said that a backyard garden is usually not very economical. Once you calculate the cost of the seeds, fertilizer, manure, garden tools, water costs, fencing and various garden gizmos – you’d do better just going to the store or a farmer’s market and buying all your vegetables. The saving grace of a backyard garden is the freshness and the unrivaled taste of a just-picked … [Read more...]
A “Murder” of Crows
Have you ever been “buzzed” by a bird? Like when they swoop down over your head? It’s a weird feeling. One spring I had a new pair of bluebirds nesting and went out to feed them meal worms. Babies had just hatched. As I approached, the male “buzzed” me – swooped down just across the top of my head and clicked his wings together. I left immediately. Later, I was able to convince the … [Read more...]
Fall Trout Stocking Underway
The fall trout stocking season inVirginia is in full effect. Lots of fish are going into the streams and lakes. The main problem is finding enough water to cast too. Boy, do we need a couple days of drenching rain. Despite the cooler weather, fall is a prime time to fish. Don’t miss out on the best time of the year to catch a limit of fish. DGIF biologists stock frequently throughout the season, … [Read more...]
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