http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/-t1.htm News Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:38:50 GMT 10 http://i64.servimg.com/u/f64/12/84/42/68/logo311.jpg http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/-t1.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/missing-hunters-t251.htm Boss Man Not really Virginia news.....but its news... Jan 27th GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. -- Kentucky’s approaching winter storm has caused officials to temporarily halt the search for two young duck hunters lost in Kentucky Lake more than two weeks ago. Marshall County Emergency Management Director Melissa Combs says emergency workers and volunteers have been searching for the hunters every day since their small boat sank 17 days ago. But Combs says a winter ice and snow storm that forecasters have ... Virginia News Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:38:50 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/missing-hunters-t251.htm#572 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/missing-hunters-t251.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/the-rut-t187.htm lermdawg Hello fellow hunters. I would like to make a suggestion. I would like for us to post information about the Rut here in virginia. We can share what we are experiencing out in the woods. Such as are the bucks starting to chase does. If we can make those observations and posts we can determine about what time the rut will come into full swing. Virginia News Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:17:27 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/the-rut-t187.htm#368 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/the-rut-t187.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/just-some-info-t217.htm DartonDear Sen. John McCain Gun control: McCain opposes gun control, which he calls “a proven failure in fighting crime.” He has voted against bans on assault rifles and opposes waiting periods for citizens to buy firearms. He has voted to protect gun manufacturers from lawsuits holding them liable for gun violence. He supports instant criminal background checks on people seeking to buy guns. He also has supported legislation requiring gun makers to include trigger locks with their products. Assault ... Virginia News Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:08:53 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/just-some-info-t217.htm#455 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/just-some-info-t217.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/barack-obama-and-the-2nd-amendment-t207.htm Boss Man 420 E. Locust, P.O. Box 637, Chatsworth, IL 60921 Phone: (815) 635-3198 or (815) 635-3166 Fax: (815) 635-3723 Website: www.isra.org Dedicated to education, safety training and support of Illinois firearm owners October 10, 2008 Fellow Sportsman, Hello, my name is Rich Pearson and I have been active in the firearm rights movement for over 40 years. For the past 15 years, I have served in the Illinois state capitol as the chief lobbyist for the Illinois State Rifle Association. I ... Virginia News Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:29:00 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/barack-obama-and-the-2nd-amendment-t207.htm#410 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/barack-obama-and-the-2nd-amendment-t207.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/gun-show-dates-t203.htm DartonDear 2008 Sep 6-7 Norfolk, Norfolk Scope Showmasters Sep 12-14 Chantilly, Dulles Expo Center C&E Gun Show and/or Showmasters Sep 20-21 Hampton, Convention Center, SGK, LTD 757-483-5385 Sep 27-28 Fishersville, Augusta Expoland C&E Gun Show 540-953-0016 Oct 4-5 Dale City, VFW Post 1503 Old Dominion Shows Oct 4-5 Salem, Salem Civic Center C&E Gun Show 540-953-0016 Oct 10-12 Chantilly, Dulles Expo Center C&E Gun Show and/or Showmasters Oct 11-12 Virginia Beach, ... Virginia News Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:57:52 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/gun-show-dates-t203.htm#399 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/gun-show-dates-t203.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/virginia-s-hunting-dog-law-finds-itself-in-the-cross-hairs-t198.htm Boss Man By Lee Tolliver The Virginian-Pilot © October 21, 2008 John Morse eased his pickup down a lumpy fire road that squeezed deep into a thicket of rural Chesapeake woods. In a holding box in the truck bed, five of his hounds were going nuts as he stopped briefly to talk to a couple of camo-clad friends. On this unseasonably warm fall morning, Morse and several members of Jim's Hunt Club were about to take part in a Southern tradition that has been passed on to them by generations ... Virginia News Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:25:02 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/virginia-s-hunting-dog-law-finds-itself-in-the-cross-hairs-t198.htm#385 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/virginia-s-hunting-dog-law-finds-itself-in-the-cross-hairs-t198.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/donated-venison-sets-va-record-t195.htm Boss Man Donated Venison Sets Va. Record Posted 2008-02-25 Officials Cite Deer Numbers, Awareness By Hannah Northey Virginia deer hunters - and the food banks that receive much of the meat they donate - saw record amounts of venison last year, officials say. And, they add, local food banks may set records again this year. Statewide, Hunters for the Hungry, a wild game donation program, processed and distributed more than 363,000 pounds of deer meat to families and ... Virginia News Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:54:50 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/donated-venison-sets-va-record-t195.htm#382 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/donated-venison-sets-va-record-t195.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/not-so-much-virgnia-newsbut-close-enough-t194.htm Boss Man CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Two men's hunt for a big buck ended with them facing charges of illegally killing a deer and leaving its decapitated body in a field. The state Division of Natural Resources says Heath Foster and Terry Pumphery were charged following an investigation prompted by reports of gunfire near a Rock Cave residence. DNR Conservation Capt. Mike Pizzino says the two 32-year-old men face multiple charges stemming from the animal's slaying. Pizzino says the investigation ... Virginia News Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:48:19 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/not-so-much-virgnia-newsbut-close-enough-t194.htm#380 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/not-so-much-virgnia-newsbut-close-enough-t194.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/get-out-of-the-woods-and-vote-or-don-t-come-crying-to-me-t177.htm X Force Girl Virginia is in a tight race. In my county alone 100% of the population has registered to vote. If anyone wants to show their suport and come to a Republican rally this Saturday Oct 18 at ORAPAX hunting preserve in Goocland, VA at 4pm Come on over.. I'll be there and although I don't usually attend such things. I don't feel I can sit this election out and let whatever happens, happen. Believe me your vote will count or at least it will cancel someone elses out. If you care about your ... Virginia News Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:29:08 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/get-out-of-the-woods-and-vote-or-don-t-come-crying-to-me-t177.htm#323 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/get-out-of-the-woods-and-vote-or-don-t-come-crying-to-me-t177.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/virginia-deer-feeding-illegal-as-of-sept-1st-t123.htm Boss Man Effective September 1, it will be illegal to feed deer statewide in Virginia. The prohibition runs through the first Saturday in January (January 3, 2009). The regulation designating the prohibition went into effect in 2006. This regulation does NOT restrict the planting of crops such as corn and soybeans, wildlife food plots, and backyard or schoolyard habitats. It is intended to curb the artificial feeding of deer that leads to negative consequences. Problems with feeding deer include: ... Virginia News Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:38:25 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/virginia-deer-feeding-illegal-as-of-sept-1st-t123.htm#195 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/virginia-deer-feeding-illegal-as-of-sept-1st-t123.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/virginia-hunting-and-trapping-regulation-meetings-t130.htm Boss Man Richmond, VA — This month, sportsmen interested in discussing hunting and trapping issues are having their first opportunities of many to influence the next round of changes to the regulations that govern their sports. Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) Wildlife Division biologists are holding their first round of open meetings for the public as VDGIF commences the next regulatory cycle. The VDGIF Hunting and Trapping regulation review and amendment process for the ... Virginia News Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:25:33 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/virginia-hunting-and-trapping-regulation-meetings-t130.htm#216 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/virginia-hunting-and-trapping-regulation-meetings-t130.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/2008-session-general-assembly-bills-on-all-hunting-t108.htm Boss Man Total Hunting Bills: 16; Signed by the Governor: 6; Defeated: 10 House Bills on Hunting: 11; Signed by the Governor: 5; Defeated: 6 ***886, Lohr Bear hound night training season Referred to Natural Resources Subcommittee Engrossed to final House passage Passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N) Senate: Referred to Committee on ACNR Committee Reported from ACNR13-1 Passed in the Senate 40-0 Approved by Governor-Chapter 31 (effective 7/1/08) ***1016, Hugo ... Virginia News Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:12:29 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/2008-session-general-assembly-bills-on-all-hunting-t108.htm#153 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/2008-session-general-assembly-bills-on-all-hunting-t108.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/any-word-on-the-mandatory-trappers-education-bill-yet-t87.htm VAtrapper They try to pass one every year, but last I heard they were really close this year. Just wondering if anyone has any news on it. Virginia News Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:03:36 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/any-word-on-the-mandatory-trappers-education-bill-yet-t87.htm#123 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/any-word-on-the-mandatory-trappers-education-bill-yet-t87.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/anti-dog-breeder-bill-passes-virginia-house-t64.htm Boss Man The Humane Society of the U.S. HB538 “commercial” breeder measure passed the Virginia House on 2/12/2008. It will clear our Senate within days. HSUS is about to gain in Virginia what it couldn’t in years of Washington lobbying the Santorum Pet Animal Welfare Statute - (AKA PAWS). VAPAWS (HB538) requires hobby dog breeder licensing and inspection for anyone selling puppies at retail as well as wholesale, if they’re over a certain size. Virginia has an early, very short and frenetic legislative ... Virginia News Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:03:48 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/anti-dog-breeder-bill-passes-virginia-house-t64.htm#84 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/anti-dog-breeder-bill-passes-virginia-house-t64.htm http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/virginia-releases-black-bear-deer-and-turkey-numbers-t18.htm Boss Man Wildlife biologists with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) have compiled preliminary figures for bear, deer, and turkey harvests for the 2007- 2008 fall seasons. Several notable results of the 2007-2008 hunting season stand out. Deer harvests reached a record high this past season but even more importantly the doe harvest was greater than the buck kill for the first time since the check station system was initiated in 1947. The bear harvest was the second highest kill ... Virginia News Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:57:14 GMT http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/virginia-releases-black-bear-deer-and-turkey-numbers-t18.htm#22 http://huntersedge.forumotion.net/virginia-news-f29/virginia-releases-black-bear-deer-and-turkey-numbers-t18.htm