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stJARRETT'S• Large Selection Of Muskyand Catfish Baits• Cold Beer • Ice • Snacks• Hunting Supplies • AmmoParsonsOne Stop3-D Archery - 32 TargetIndoor Archery RangeHunting SuppliesBeverages - Food - GroceriesBuckeye FeedRt. 16 North OfGRANTSVILLE, WV304-354-6941GameCheckBait andCarry OutLIVE BAITMaking A Mock ScrapeCreating mock scrapes is a tacticthat is highly under-stated andunder-used in the majority of thehunting community. Although thistends to work best during pre-rutsituations, it can provide resultsright through the rut as bucks travelin search of receptive does andwork scrapes along the way.Scrapes vs. RubsThe first consideration is ofcourse whether or not your huntingarea holds any sizable bucksto begin w ith.By sizable we donʼtmean large antlers. Simply put wemean anything you would shootthat meets your own standards accordingto your own personal codeof ethics. For some a forkhorn is atrue trophy. For others nothing lessthan a record book is suitable. Youhunt according to your ability andthe deer in your hunting area harvestingthose which you considerCorner of Rt. 5 & 53Elizabeth, WV304-275-3574sizable or suitable for shooting.Scrapes will work on all deerbut predominantly work better onlarger Closeouts class older On deer that havelaid 1999 claim Models to one particular area. Ascrape is considered a calling cardmuch like a rub on a tree but is abit more in-depth once you take acloser look. When a buck worksthe ground he is leaving a visualsign that he considers this area his,much like a rub. You also find thatthey leave their scent in the scrapeas they do when making a rub viatheir pre-orbital glands. So how doscrapes and rubs differ? For one itis seldom that rub will be workedagain later in the year. A certaintree may be rubbed in consecutiveyears but seldom is it ever workedagain during that same year. Not sowhen speaking in terms of scrapes.Although not all scrapes are reworked,a percentage of them arevisited throughout the season andfreshened when needed. You willalso find a licking branch above ascrape where the deer has chewedthe end of a small branch andworked his pre-orbital glands aswell as the glands found around histear ducts to leave an added scent.This is where scrapes and rubs differthe most besides the fact of revisitationon occasion.continue to the next pageHunt Safely This SeasonHunting 2006 ~ Page 4BOWTECHDIAMONDROSSBROWNINGBOW-LISTICARCHERY SHOPCOMPLETE BOW SERVICEBOW & HUNTING ACCESSORIESYOUTH BOWS•CUSTOM ARROWS15105 MacCorkle Av. SECHELYAN, WV304-595-2699MON-FRI 11AM TO 8PMSATURDAY 3-8OUTDOOR 3-D RANGENew Building Tin3ʼ x 8ʼ - $12 per Sheet263ʼ x 10ʼ - $14.25 per Sheet3ʼ x 12ʼ - $16.75 per Sheet Ga.All Types of New & Used SteelSquare Tubing & PipesPlywood3/4 - $231/2 - $16www.bowlisticarchery.comA big archery Ohio buck was takenby Scott Ruppenthaul. Photo courtesyof Booneʼs Bow Shop in Parkersburg.O.S.B.3/4 - $225/8 - $19T-1115/8 - $26Luan - $9.252x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 All SizesRRHAMCORt. 2 Box 484We Buy GinsengCopper • Brass • Iron& Other MetalsGrafton, WV 304-265-0026Stocking Treated LumberPrices Subject To Change

Finding A ScrapeScouting and finding a scrapeor scrape line is a definite plus. Iwould much rather find a scrapeor two than a rubline. Many timesyou find that rubs were a relief forpent up aggression due to growingtestosterone in the buck while thescrapes are a definite sign that abuck likes what he has seen in thearea. Scrapes are normally found onhigher ground that is dry enough tohold scent and wont be washed outin the even it rains heavily. Areasthat repeatedly encounter boggy orswamp-like conditions hold lessscrapes than the edges of that samearea where the ground is slightlyelevated. Any edge of a field, especiallythose that contain row cropsA nice Ohio 9 point was baggedby Josh Schultheis. Photo courtesy ofJohnnyʼs Outdoor World in Boaz.UNCLE TOMʼS LOANSBUY • SELL • TRADE • PAWNAchery SpecialistsMatthews • Parker • PSENew & Used GunsRt. 10 - Cook ParkwayOCEANA, WV304-682-5002GAME CHECKINGCarharttClothingPSE ARCHERY• Live Bait • Licenses • Game Check • Guns & AmmoRod and Reel Repair Service Joy Dog FoodHours: 9 to 9 Daily 304-445-2551Just a few minutes off I-64 in Alderson, WVPawnServiceOverlooking The Beautiful Greenbrier River304-445-2550or food plots are high percentageareas to find scrapes. Main trailsentering swamps are also likelyplaces for a scrape or scrape-line.But is finding a scrape a call to setup your equipment and start hunting?Not exactly. The percentage ofscrapes that actually get re-workedis low in most places but there are afew tactics for increasing the odds100 Count Bags Of Berkley Power Worms 4" & 7"BACKWATER BAITJust South ofNewport, Ohio on Rt. 7Numerous Tube ColorsCatfish Rods & SuppliesHobieSunglassesIn StockYear-RoundLIVEBAITMinnows - ShinersMeal & Wax WormsNightcrawlersGoldfish• Off the Ohio River• Dock Your Boat While You Shop• In The Dana Backwater740-473-BAITHunting 2006 ~ Page 5WaterfrontSporting GoodsRiverview MotelROCKYBOOTSBassProShopand finding out just what scrapesare still active.ActivityOne method for revealing an activescrape is to cover it with leavesand re-check it again in a few days.This is the most basic approach infinding out whether the buck is stillin the area and visiting his scrapescontinue to the next pageSt. Croix RodsYo-ZuriSmallie BeaversVenomSenko - KinamiGarrett Magnum TubesSpro Crankbaits & More!Zoom - YumQuantum - OkumaBoogerman - BanditsCatch 'Em SpinnerbaitsOwner - GamakatsuRods & ReelsCustom PlasticsJigs & TrailersDipping DyeDo-It MoldsSplash-itsSnacks & BeveragesBrowning Rods & Reels

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then walk away. Check the scrapeevery few days for activity. If youfind that a buck has come by andworked the mock scrape, freshen itand hang your stand. Chances areyou might get a look at the buck ifheʼs actively patrolling the area.Drive ʻEm WildTo really set a buck into a frenzyyou have a number of options buthereʼs my favorite. If youʼve doneany scouting throughout the yearchances are you have a few placesto set up and hunt from for variousweather conditions. Hopefullythose places also contain a highvolume of deer sign including somescrapes. If so, hers a extreme trickto really throw a dominant buckinto hyperdrive. Take two differentscrapes from different areas preferablya minimum of 1 mile apart ormore to avoid the possibility of usingthe same bucks scent from hishome-range.With your scent-free gear and ahand trowel or small shovel dig upthe dirt from the first scrape downWe Buy, Selland Trade19 East Main St.White Sulphur Springs, WVOpen: 10-5 Tues.-Fri. 9-1 Sat.Closed on Sunday & Mondayto a depth of at least 6 inches andput it directly into a plastic bag. Asmall trash bag works well in mostcases. Return to your other huntingarea with the dirt youʼve just dugup and do the same. Pour the dirtfrom the first scrape into the secondscrape and pat down to a fairlyfirm consistency. Now re-visit thefirst scrape and fill in the hole withthe dirt from the other scrape in thesame manner. Because you shouldbe well out of any overlappinghome-range of either buck, theywill perceive this as an intrusion.This should bring at least one of thebucks back to actively begin workingthat scrape again. Keep in mindthat unless the 2 bucks are fairlyLarge SelectionNew & Used GunsRt. 60 E. Main St.Mtn. GunPhone304-536-36061st TrafficLightBankWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WVevenly matched, you will probablychase the smaller one away, whichin this extreme case, you want toknow which is the bigger or dominantbuck to begin with.www.wvasportsman.netGet Ready For Hunting Season With Our Large Selection OfFranchiBenelliNew and Used GunsGlockKimberLeupold - Zeiss ScopesGold - Platinum - Silver - Jewelry - WatchesTools - Electronics - Archery - Safes - And More!Buy - Sell - Trade - LoansTwo Locations To Serve Your Needs515 Division St.Parkersburg, WV304-428-7298Lay-Aways Available3408 Dudley Av.Parkersburg, WV304-428-7296Hunting 2006 ~ Page 8A 13 point Ohio bow buck wasbagged by Allen McPhilben. Photocourtesy of Starcerʼs Sport Shop in Lubeck.MARSTILLERʼSGUN SHOP & HEATED INDOOR RANGEOver 29 Years Of Service!Always On “Target”HomeOf The“Gun Guys”NRAFirearmsSafetyClasses3647 Collins Ferry RoadMorgantown, WV304-599-1556

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In SearchOf Old LuresBy Galen AshThe celebration of National Huntingand Fishing days is history.The annual event held at StonewallJackson State Park was again a hugesuccess. With thousands of peopleattending the show again this year,everyone had a good time. Youcould say there’s something foreveryone, young and old. Dozensand dozens of vendors from all overthe state participate. You can lookat an endless supply of sportingequipment, rifles, shotguns, pistols,shells, bows, camouflage, archeryequipment, rods, reels, lures, huntingboots, hunting socks, mounteddeer and fish, etc., as well as manyother booths of interest.There are events all day long, suchas bow shoots, rifle shoots, pistolshoots, clay pigeon shoots, for youthand adults. People on hand showhow to fillet fish and skin deer (theykill a live one). You don’t have tolook very hard to find somethingto do.If you’ve never had the opportunityto attend, you need to makeplans now to go next September. It’salways the last full weekend. CheckGUNSMITHHot Bluing • Creakote • Trigger Jobs • Muzzle BreaksGeneral Repair • Custom Guns Built • Full Machine ShopObsolete Parts Made - 28 Years ExperienceFirearms & Bows Ordered 10% Over CostCustomers Needing Repairs - Call For Shipping Instructionsto be sure.I have participated the last tenyears by displaying my old fishinglures. Most people love to look atold lures, the beautiful paint, uniquestyles, large size, rare lures madeonly for a short time. I advertise freeappraisal of old lures and encouragepeople to bring them in for me tolook at. I can tell you how old yourlures are as well as how long theywere made and what they might beMOUNTAINSTATE MACHINE & GUN5173 Moore Rd. - Lavalette, WV - 304-523-5455continue to the next pageA Canadian 4 1/2 pound smallmouthwas landed by Dave Leasure.Photo courtesy of Johnnyʼs OutdoorWorld in Boaz.FORSALERing-neckedandMelanistic Pheasantsand Eggs only.Licensed by WVDNRSlate, WV304-489-1490www.pheasant-hollow-farm.comKnobley FarmsJunction of Rt. DEALER 50 & Rt. 220 LOGOAND TEXT HERE.NEW CREEK, WV304-788-6304Hunting • Fishing • ArcherySee us for all yourMad Dog Gear ® hunting needs.www.maddoggear.comGrowler JacketWeatherproof/BreathableElastic Cuffs & BottomDrawstring HoodTHIS DOG CAN HUNT. Hunting 2006 ~ Page 14

Finding Game Birds To HuntBy Ralph RussellIf you have your own bird dogs,you could have a hunt anywherewith friends and family. All youneed is to find some wild gamebirds. However, the chance offinding or even flushing a wild birdcan be difficult and time consumingat best. One of the best placesto hunt game birds is at a place thatspecializes in bird hunts ... a huntingpreserve.At a hunting preserve, you knowthere will be a lot of birds, as manyas you want to shoot. Some peoplethink the price is too high to hunt atNew RestaurantBARKERʼS“ONE STOP DOES IT ALL”Small Engine RepairComputer AlignmentHardware DeliGame Checking Rt. 47Smithville, WV304-477-3341a hunting preserve, but they need toadd up all the money they have spenton gas and food, plus time spent onlooking for wild birds. They couldprobably buy enough birds to huntat a bird hunting preserve to fill uptheir freezer and have money leftover as well. Birds at a huntingpreserve can be hard to tell apartfrom wild birds, if they are raisedin large flight pens and in isolation.The only difference in pen-raisedgame birds and wild birds is thatpen-raised game birds are raisedin a protective environment. Gamebirds are raised in large flight pensmade of wire mesh, with bird nettingon the top. The sides are sixfeettall and thereʼs an electric wirearound the bottom of the pen, tokeep predators out. Birds raised inpens like these are well protectedfrom predators and have the abilityto reach their full potential as adultbirds. Pen-raised game birds have acontinue to the next pageSEARSEXXONOver 47 YearsIn BusinessSTUMPTOWN, WVUS HIGHWAY 33GAME CHECKINGHUNTING/FISHING LICENSEGas - Tires - Groceries - HardwareRemington • Winchester • Weatherby • Browning • Rossi • EAA • Marlin • SavageA 34” Pure Mouflan was taken.Photo courtsey of Double “DD” Ranch inMcArthur, Ohio.The 1st archery bear harvest recordedin Harrison County wasmade by Bill Bartley with this bigbear. Photo courtesy of J&R Sport Shopin Shinnston.Ruger • Glock • Benelli • Bersa • Taurus • Springfield• S & WPARK CENTER SPORTING GOODSPark CenterRainelle, WV 304-438-5660DealerBUY * TRADE * PAWNKnives, Lights, Guns, BowsBoots & Gortex ClothingBows & Arrows - Tackle - TrappingAll Types Of Fishing LuresPSEBrowning9 to 8 Daily 12:30 to 5 Sun.Deer & TurkeyHunting SuppliesPelican BoatsGator 12'$699.95Colorado 15'6"$399.95Predator 10'3"$699.95TC • Kimber • Knight • T-C Encore • Traditions • CVA • Thompson CenterHunting 2006 ~ Page 16Franchi • NEF • Henry • Mossberg • Rouge • Braztech • Liberty

higher body weight than wild birds,as the result of daily feed placed intheir pens.Most wild birds do not make it tomaturity, because of lack of foodand the danger of predators. Thismeans fewer birds to hunt. Also,heavy hunting pressure can quicklyreduce a wild bird population andmake the birds harder to find.Probably the best way of makingsure you have birds to hunt is tostock birds yourself from a gamebird farm, or go to a hunting preserve.Most hunting preserves willmake available whatever kind ofTwo musky were landed within30 minutes by Chris Phillips, fromReedy.Parker's Rifle ShopLiberty Vault Distributor35/40 In Stock - Lay-away AvailableTri- States Largest SupplyCustomRiflesNewFirearmsHandEngravingSince1958740-484-4572Exit 208 I-70 S. on S.R. 149 - 2.7 MilesBelmont, OhioNorth Mountain Vacation Rentalsupland game birds you wish to hunt.You can hunt ringneck pheasantsonly or add in some bobwhite quailand chukars. By hunting a few ofeach, you get the full experience ofan upland game bird hunt. Some ofthe wildest birds I have seen are ata local hunting preserve located inUpshur County, W. Va. MountainState Guides and Outfitters havesome of the wildest, fast-flyinggame birds you will ever find.(website: www.mtgo.com) Phone:304-630-20ll.Remember ... at a hunting preserve,everybody gets a bird andgoes home happy!White Oak Game FarmEllamore, W. Va.(Phone: 304-472-6207)304-855-6288RodsReelsHunting 2006 ~ Page 17Located Off Rt.28/55 on Smokehole Rd.Hunters and Near CABINS, WVFishermen Welcome. 304-257-5411Three Cabins. 866-999-2862www.northmountainrentals.comBUY • SELL • TRADETurkey Hunting SuppliesGUNS & AMMOLARGE SELECTION OF BASSCATCHING LURES & TACKLE• Storm• Bandits• Rapala• Rebel• ZoomJack Ratliffe, from Princeton,caught a big carp at BluestoneLake.DAVEʼS GUN & PAWN• Gamakatsu• Venom• Gambler• Slider Worms• Power BaitLarge Selection Of Cabin Creek3203 STH. HILLS MINI MALLCHAPMANVILLE, WV

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Special “Older Age”Deer Hunting AreasHunters are reminded that six statewildlife management areas andone state forest will have specialbuck hunting restrictions duringWest Virginiaʼs 2006 deer seasons.Antlered deer taken on BurnsvilleLake, Bluestone Lake, Beech ForkLake and McClintic wildlife managementareas and Coopers RockState Forest must have a minimumoutside antler spread of 14 inches,according to Curtis Taylor, Chief ofthe DNR Wildlife Resources Section.The bag limit is one antlereddeer for all archery and firearmsseasons combined on these areas.The purpose of these restrictionsis to provide for an older-agedantlered deer population on theseareas. “In the past, hunters weretaking a high percentage of the11⁄2-year-old deer during the buckseason,” Taylor said. “By restrictingthe number of bucks taken andprotecting the 11⁄2-year-age class,more bucks will reach an older ageclass before being harvested.”Successful hunters are requestedto submit a lower jaw in envelopesavailable at the wildlife managementarea. Data collected from jawbones will be used to determine theeffectiveness of the harvest restriction.The bag limit is one antlered deerfor all archery and firearms seasonscombined on Hillcrest WildlifeManagement Area in the northernThis Magazine Is NowOn The Internet For FREE.www.wvasportsman.netMail In Your Big GamePhotos From 06-07.Form On Page 18StarcherʼsSport Shop304-863-8133Fishing Tackle - Rods & ReelsWoolrich Clothing - Lacrosse BootsBow Tuning - Archery Pro Shop Hunting Supplies - Bass Pro ShopBOWTECHPEARSON - DIAMOND - DARTON - PSE - BEARCustom Arrowspanhandle and the Wilson CoveDeer Study Area on the GeorgeWashington National Forest inHardy County. The 14-inch outsideantler spread does not apply tothese two areas.Hunting - Fishingand MarineRt. 10 & Hughes Branch Rd.HUNTINGTON, WV304-736-4276CSS ArcheryDeer & Turkey SuppliesAmmunition - KnivesBoots & ClothingPistols & GunsMuzzleloadersPistol Holsters & MORE!!One Of WV’s LargestSelections Of Fishing TackleLIVE BAIT MuzzleloadingMINNOWS -WORMSTrappingAND MORERed HeadOpen Mon. to Sat. 7AM to 7PMJust South Of LUBECK,WV On Rt.68Hunters wishing to hunt on theseareas should consult the 2006-2007Hunting and Trapping Regulationsthat are available from licenseagents, DNR offices and on theDNR website at www.wvdnr.gov .Let’s GoFishing!Large Variety OfLIVE BAITSt. Croix - ShimanoZebco - Bass Pro & MoreCustom Spinner & Buzz BaitsLead Sinkers Of All TypesGamakatsu • OwnerXPS • Excel • StrenP Line • Sufix • TrileneSpro • Bandit • BomberNorman • Cotton CordellBerkely Power WormsGulp • Yum • Cabin CreekVenom • Gitzit • ReactionJewel Bait • Eakins • HartProwler • Hard Nose • StormBitsy Bug • Stanley WedgeWhite River • Super DuperMike’s • Uncle Josh •Joe’sStop By Justin’s Before Your Next Hunting Or Fishing Trip!Hunting 2006 ~ Page 19

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WV Schools For The Deaf AndBlind Host Archery ProgramThe West Virginia Schools forthe Deaf and Blind will host trainingfor the West Virginia Divisionof Natural Resources Archery inthe Schools Program on January 9and 10, 2007, according to DNRʼsScott Warner, who coordinates theprogram.“The WV Schools for the Deaf andBlind have done a tremendous jobin getting their students involvedin this program,” Warner said. “Ihave had the pleasure of personallymeeting with their students, haveseen the excitement and their successat the State Archery Tournament,and can honestly say that theyhave become a model school forthis program. Allowing us to hostone of our trainings on their campusin Romney demonstrates notonly their commitment to their studentsbut also for the other schoolsin the eastern panhandle. I hope theschools in that area take advantagecontinue to page 37John Sams trapped a two big beavers.Photo courtesy of Crossroads GeneralStore near Newark.Mark Jones trapped a nice bobcat.Photo courtesy of Crossroads GeneralStore near Newark.GAME BIRDS FOR SALE• RING-NECKEDPHEASANTS• CHUKARS• QUAILCustom Taxidermy - By Keith CrossSpecializing in Artistic DesignRt3 Box 368B Elizabeth, WV 26143 (304) 275-3419Hunting 2006 ~ Page 22A.I. TestedWHITE OAK FARMELLAMORE, WV(304) 472-6207

304-622-8440THE BOW SHOPHOYT • MARTIN • REFLEX • BOWTECHRepair string and cables for most bowsCustom Arrows - Servicing Bows - Tuning“Home of The World Champions”Open 5PM to 9PM M-F12PM to 6PM Sat.Harold Cogar, OwnerFour Miles North Of Clarksburg On Rt. 19 & 20 (Just By RR Tracks) HEPZIBAH,WVAfter waiting a year to return andmuch practice I was finally on myway to another elk hunt to try andget an elk with my bow. The followingchronicles the hunt.Friday Sept. 22nd-I arrived after driving thru somebeautiful country covered with 8 in.of pure white snow. I am surprisedto find Tony coming out of hishouse to greet me, he should stillhave been up in his spike camp. Ifind out that he brought his otherhunters out to hunt lower due to thesnowfall up in the higher mountains.After unpacking some of myhunting gear I went to town forlunch with Tony & Trisha Carricatowho own Battle Pass Outfittingof Saratoga Wyoming. After eatingwe see two big Buck Mule deerbedded next to a house watchingChronicle Of An Elk Hunttraffic go by just one block off themain drag which was on the wayto picking up my conservation tagand archery tag. We then head backto the ranch discussing tomorrowʼshunt which will be in the SnowyPass range of the Medicine BowNational Forest. That night we hearthat the mountains are expectingFleece Shirt$32.95Near Stonecoal LakeDEALER LOGOGeorgetown RoadAND TEXT HERE.Horner, WV304-452-8227See us for all yourMad Dog Gear ® hunting needs.www.maddoggear.comBy Bob Hein12” to 18” of snow by noon whichmeans that we can count on at least8” here at the ranch which has anelevation of about 7500ʼ.Saturday Sept. 23rd-I was awakened by Tony at 6amwith the news that it was snowingcontinue to the next pageJerry’s Sporting GoodsGuns - Ammo - Live Bait - Archery - Indoor Gun & Archery RangesBob Hein has success with his bowon this nice elk.THIS DOG CAN HUNT. Hunting 2006 ~ Page 23

and we had about 4” so far. We atebreakfast and got into his truck tohead to the Snowy Range for ourfirst day of hunting. Unfortunatelydue to the snow, we encounteredlittle activity (only one set of cowelk tracks and three doe mule deerventured out while it snowed)therefore we decided on an earlylunch to wait out the storm. Finallyat about 2pm we could seethe clouds breaking and we headedback up the mountain which adreceived 8”to12” of snow. As werode along the top at about 9000ʼwe spotted a large bull about 400yards away. We immediately exitedthe truck and ran back to some aspenshalfway towards the bull. I setup under a ponderosa pine whileTony got into cover about 25 yardsto my right and started calling. Onthe second call he got a response sohe continued calling which broughta cow in on a dead run just 10 yardsin front of me. With the bull stillcalling Tony called again, but nowthe cow winded me and started torun away which brought the bull inon a run. The bull now saw the cowleaving and ran away with her.Sunday Sept 24th-We went back to the same area tosee what other elk were around. Wefound last nights bull tracks in thesnow and followed them for about_ mile to a large sagebrush hillsidetucked between dark timberwith aspen laced sides. There werehundreds of elk tracks here. We de-continue to the next pageATVʼsMotorcyclesRt. 33 EastBuckhannon, WV304-472-4824www.supersmittys.comA bow bear was tagged by TommyHes. Photo courtesy of Three RiversEdge in Hinton.Jim Ayers caught a 4 pound sauger.Photo courtesy of Mountain State Wildlifein Newark.WVʼS Oldest TRACKER MARINE DealerIs Now A New RANGER BOAT DealerMID - STATE MARINARoute 19 NorthSutton,wvPhone: (304) 765-7325 (800) 640-7329Hunting 2006 ~ Page 24SuzukiHondaYamahaATVʼs

"Get ready forfall hunting &trout season"KILE'S GROCERYGUNS - AMMO - CLOTHINGFISHING TACKLE - GROCERIEScided to go uphill and come downinto the timber on the far side. Wefound more tracks and they led toa larger sage brush hillside againflanked by pines and aspen. Therewere elk tracks everywhere. Sinceit was getting warmer and the middaysun was melting the snow inthe sage brush where it was exposedand we werenʼt getting anyresponses to our calling we decidedto come down for lunch and comeback later. We looked for a better(shorter, less steep) way to accessLocated on Rt. 220UPPER TRACT, WV304-358-7321TROUTFISHINGSUPPLIESthis area but resigned ourselves tocoming in the same way. On ourway back to the truck we founda large area where two bulls hadfought the night before, I could notwait to get back for this eveningshunt.After a good lunch we were backand figured we should hang out untilabout 6pm to start calling as itwas very hot in the sun. At six Tonystarted to call and in minutes hada response. Finally we saw a bulland cow coming toward us and ranto a rock outcropping for cover. Iset up with Tony behind me and weboth looked toward the timber fora bull to appear. At last a nice 5X5came out cautiously followed by a4X4 bull. Both were suspicious atnot finding another elk and wouldnot come any closer than about 80yards. We played with them forawhile and they finally retreatedback to the woods. Tony suggestedI get into a patch of Aspens near• 18 Fully Equipped Log Cabins• 2 Motels - Indoor Heated Pool• Log Cabins With Fireplace• Horseback Ride To Senaca Rocks• Indian Village With Tee Pees• General Store With Food & More• Campgrounds With Hook-Ups• Restaurant - Great Meals800-772-8342304-567-2352Seneca Rocks, WVhttp:/wvoutdoors.com/yokumswhere they went into the timber.After reaching the aspens Tonystarted calling and was getting responsesfrom a bull higher in thedark timber which we assumed wasthe herd bull. The bull was callinglike crazy but not getting any closer.At that time I spotted another 5X5walking directly toward me, rakingtrees and not making any callingsounds. I stepped to my left togain cover and watched as he everso slowly came forward. He wascontinue to the next pageTom Berga reeled in a 6 pound hybrid.Photo courtesy of Backwater Baitin Newport, Ohio.T&T Gun ShopJolynne Addition(off the Tallmansville Road)Buckhannon, WVGuns • Ammo •AccessoriesTURKEY HUNTING SUPPLIES4-8 Tu&Th12-6 Sat472-AMMOHUNTERʼS HAVENWhose Got Your Next Bow?NOW STOCKINGON THE 5 - LANEELKINS, WVHunting 2006 ~ Page 25.HOYTBOWTECHPARKER• Bow Repair• 70ʼ Practice Range• Complete Archery Shop• Custom Made Arrows & Repair• Fishing/Trapping Supplies - Live Bait304-636-9001

approximately 60 yards awaybut not close enough for a goodshot. All I could think of wasfor Tony to keep calling (hecouldnʼt see me or the elk) andfor the elk to ʻkeep on coming.ʼI could now see the bull was notinterested in the calling, but hungryfor food and he turned to myright at about 55 yards. I neededto move to my right to get a shot,so each time he put his headdown to feed I took a step to myright. On the third step I noticedsomething to my right, and about30 yards away were two spikeelk feeding between Tony and I.RV Sales of Crossroads RV - Zingers - Sunset TrailsLivin Lite All Aluminum Pop-Ups❋ RV & CAMPER RENTALS ❋Motor Homes & Travel TrailersCamping TripsFamily VacationsMake Your Reservation TODAYNow I felt like I could be bustedat any time and much to myamazement here comes anotherspike elk from the woods to joinin the feeding. The 5X5 continuesto my right and turns uphillpresenting me with a broadsideshot. I figured it was 50 yardsand was now or never with allthese “eyes” in front of me. IKANAWHA VALLEY RV3230 PENNSYLVANIA AV.CHARLESTON, WV304-546 -8975www.kanawhavalleyrv.comwww.KVRVrentals.comdrew back, anchored, picked myspot and released. To my shockthe arrow flew over the elks backand into the grass below him. Iquickly knocked another arrowas all the elk were looking awayand as I released the arrow as thebull started walking uphill to myright. I heard a dull thud but duecontinue to the next pageAn Aoudad ram was taken at thisgame preserve. Photo courtesy ofDouble “DD” Ranch inMcArthur, Ohio.West VirginiaHunting PropertiesWooded Hunting LandFOR SALEFor Info Call:330-359-5210www.wvhuntingland.com62 Acres - 3BR Home$89,000Growler PantsRain JacketWeatherproof/BreathableTrading PostDEALER LOGOAND TEXT HERE.MacCorkle Ave.Marmet, WV304-949-5741Hunting • Fishing • ClothingSee us for all yourMad Dog Gear ® hunting needs.www.maddoggear.comTHIS DOG CAN HUNT. Hunting 2006 ~ Page 26

to the brush around the bull I did notsee my arrow and thought I missedagain. Now I am nervously tryingto knock another arrow while cursingmyself. I hear Tony start callingagain and the spike elk startedwalking into the timber. But wait,the 5X5 is coming back toward meat what I thought was 30 yards. Irelease again a see the arrow misshigh by about two inches. I canʼtbelieve I missed again and in disgustwatch the bull go back to thewoods so I walk towards Tony. Heis jubilantly telling me that he sawmy arrow sticking out both sidesof the elk but back probably intothe liver. I told him I thought I hadmissed him but now I was startingto get excited. He said that the allof the elk were only 10 yards awayfrom his hiding spot and for thelongest time he just laid down outof site. We waited a short time butdue to it being late started to followthe trail and had to quit becauseof poor light. It was going to be atough sleep night thinking aboutthe elk. And due to the darkness wenow came straight down the sagebrushhillside to a park (meadow)below us which would put us ontothe road (4 wheeler trail) and about2 miles from the truck. We made itto the truck at about 8:30 in pitchdarkness as this was the dark of themoon.Monday Sept 25th-I was up before the breakfast calland sat with Tony & Trisha discussinghow we should go into thearea where the elk should be. Wedecided to take the 4-wheeler tothe same park we exited last nightand walk straight up the sagebrushto where I shot and go into thetimber at that point. After abouta 45 minute climb we were in thewoods and on the trail. There wasMOUNTAIN STATETAXIDERMY• Game Heads • Birds• Fish • Bear • Rugs• Life Size AnimalsKenny ShafferTaxidermist & Graduate OfNorthwoods School Of TaxidermyCOUNTRY CLUB ROADELKINS, WVstill plenty of snow which made thetracking easier but due to the arrowplugging both entrance and exitholes there was only a few dropsof blood every 10 to 20 feet. Ontop of that there were lots of otherelk tracks going the same direction.We finally found where he beddedGrowler JacketWeatherproof/BreathableElastic Cuffs & BottomStreet’s Ace HardwareDEALER LOGO Route 7AND TEXT HERE.See us for all yourMad Dog Gear ® hunting needs.www.maddoggear.comMASONTOWN, WV304-864-5231HUNTING - FISHINGCLOTHING - TROUT FLIESTHIS DOG CAN HUNT. Hunting. 2006 ~ Page 27(304) 636-3280(304) 642-5878and pushed the arrow into his body.There was blood now continuouslyand, finally, there he was down inbetween a large expanse of lodgepole pines. I finally achieved mydream to get an elk with a bow andarrow and was very happy, proudand thankful.

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awards of $125,000 in every tournament.In the BFLʼs boater and co-anglerformat, the boater supplies theboat, controls boat movement andcompetes against other boaters.Co-anglers fish from the back deckagainst other co-anglers.Field sizes will remain the samefor 2007, with 200 boaters and200 co-anglers comprising a fullBFL field. Entry fees also remainthe same, with boater entry feesof $200 for qualifiers and $300for Super Tournaments. Co-anglerentry fees are $100 for qualifiersand $150 for Super Tournaments.Pretournament meetings for eachtournament will be held at the localWal-Mart store hosting the event.The complete BFL schedule isposted at FLWOutdoors.com. Anglersfishing the Bulldog, Dixie,Everglades, Louisiana, SavannahRiver, South Carolina and Volunteerdivisions may register Dec. 18.Anglers fishing the Bama, ChooChoo, Cowboy, Gator, Mississippi,Music City and Okie divisions mayOn The Internet At:www.huntn.biz/4044register Dec. 19. Angler fishing theArkie, Empire, LBL, Mountain,Ozark, Piedmont and Shenandoahdivisions may register Dec. 20.Anglers fishing the Buckeye, GreatLakes, Hoosier, Illini, Michigan,North Carolina and Northeast divisionsmay register Dec. 21. Registrationmay be made online atFLWOutdoors.com or by calling(270) 252-1000. Phones are open 8a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time Mondaythrough Friday.Are you passionateabout Hunting & Fishing?Turn your passion into a Part-TIme businessor Full-Time home based business.For Information Call:Call Alan Shreves at(304) 669-1234Stephanie Wilson, from BigSprings, got her first archery bear.www.wvasportsman.netGrowler Jacket - Weatherproof/Breathable. Extremely quietoutershell that is lightweightElastic cuff & bottom hem.GROWLERPANTS & JACKET$89.95Park Center Sporting GoodsDEALER Park LOGO CenterAND TEXT Rainelle, HERE. WV304-438-5660See us for all yourMad Dog Gear ® hunting needs.www.maddoggear.comHUNTING - FISHING - CLOTHING - BOOTSA nice bow buck was taken byBrandon Lilly. Photo courtesy of CardinalPawnbrokers in Beckley.THIS DOG CAN HUNT. Hunting 2006 ~ Page 36

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Teachers interestedin attending the training at theWest Virginia Schools for the Deafand Blind located in Romney haveuntil December 15 th to sign up.“Due to the type of training andamount of time needed for handson-instructions,classroom size willbe limited,” Warner said. “Teachersinterested in attending this trainingare encouraged to contact the DNRearly since most of our classes aretypically filled within weeks of thedeadline.”For additional information onthe West Virginia Archery in theSchools Program or to attend training,visit the DNR Web site atwww.wvdnr.gov or call (304) 558-277106 QuadFair ad slick B&W 7/27/06 3:32 PM Page 1Michelle Weekley hunted in Canadafor this 350 pound bear. Photocourtesy of Crossroads General Storenear Newark.ElkinsMotorLodgeToll Free877-636-1863(304)636-1400Gracious Dining inTHE 1863 TAVERNHarrison Ave.ELKINS, WVQuadFair 2006 is the perfect time to get thatSuzuki ATV you have had your eye on! 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Certain rules applyto the allocation of payments and Finance Charges on your promotional purchase if you make more than one purchase on your SuzukiFinance credit card. Call 1-888-367-4310 or review your cardholder agreement for information. Offer ends 10-31-06. ExcludesLT80.**Winch offer applies only to KingQuad 700, Vinson and Eiger 4WD models while supplies last. Installation is not included. Offervalid at participating Suzuki dealers in the United States excluding Hawaii. See your local Suzuki dealer for details. Offer subject tochange without notice. Suzuki QuadRunner ATVs may be used only by those aged 16 and older. Suzuki highly recommends that all ATVriders take a training course. We'll even pay for it. For safety and training course information, see your dealer or call the SVIA at1-800-852-5344. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing.Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Never carry passengers or engage in stunt riding. Riding and alcohol orother drugs don't mix. Avoid excessive speeds. Be extra careful on difficult terrain. Suzuki, the “S” logo, and Suzuki model andproduct names are Suzuki trademarks or ®. ©American Suzuki Motor Corporation 2006.Hunting. 2006 ~ Page 37

Additional BuckStampsHunters are reminded that the additionaldeer gun stamp (Class RG-Resident Gun or RRG-NonresidentGun) for taking an additional deeronly during the buck firearms seasonmust be purchased prior to November20, according to Curt is I.Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife ResourcesSection of the West VirginiaDivision of Natural Resources.It is important for hunters to notethat the privilege to use an unfilledRG or RRG stamp for an additionaldeer during the antlerless or muzzleloaderseasons does not applyduring the 2006 deer seasons.During a calendar year a huntermay purchase only one Class RGor Class RRG stamp for taking asecond antlered deer with a firearm.A hunter may begin huntingDOUBLE “DD” RANCHORIGINAL OWNERS HAVE RETURNED“A Hunting Preserve Unlike All Others”(740) 596-9013 FAXan additional antlered deer withthe Class RG or Class RRG stampthe day after legally checking thefirst deer in the buck firearms season.Hunters must possess a ClassA, A-L , AB -L, X, XJ, E, XXJ orfree license to purchase the additionalstamp. Resident landownersor their resident children or theirresident parents are not required(740) 596-4711• Wild Russian Hogs• Exotic Rams and Goats• Fallow Deer, Sika Deer, Red Stag & Elk• African & Asian SpeciesPrices include animal, guide & caping.Lodging, meals and meat processing available.58501 US Rt 50, McArthur, OH 45651e-mail Dannie@DDRanch.comWeb Site www.DDRanch.comto purchase the Class RG stampwhen hunting on their own land.For complete information, huntersshould consult the 2006-2007 WestVirginia Hunting and TrappingRegulations Summary availableat any DNR Office, license agent,or by visiting the DNR web site atwww.wvdnr.gov.Mark Harper took a nice bow buck.Photo courtesy of J&R Sporting Goods in-Shinnston.Advertise in theW. Va. Sportsman.Details Are OnPage Three.Reach Customers Here.Shawn Ramme hooked a 38”musky in the Little Kanwha River.Photo courtesy of Jarrettʼs Bait in Elizabeth.Tygart ValleyWildlife Taxidermy“Quality Work AtReasonable Prices”Shoulder MountsLife Size Mounts • Birds200 First StreetJunior, WV304-823-2120Bob WhetzelTaxidermistHunting 2006 ~ Page 38The Mid-Ohio ValleyʼsMuzzleloading Specialists

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