George Klein Fishing Report, 04/16/2009
George Klein Fishing Report, 04/16/2009
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The Best of Virginia Outdoors - Nancy Heltman and the YCCVirginia Outdoors
In this addition we talk to Nancy Heltman, state parks operations director, about the Youth Conservation Corps and their efforts to create quality youth initiatives. |
Outdoor Enthusiasts Love Holliday Lake State ParkZoe Rogers
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you’ll love Holliday Lake State Park. The park is nestled in the heart of Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. |
Plenty of Fun Activities at Twin Lakes State ParkZoe Rogers
Surrounded by two lakes in the heart of Central Virginia, Twin Lakes State Park is an ideal setting for a variety of lakefront activities. |
The To-Do List ChallengeStaci Martin
Last month, I challenged readers to make a "Virginia State Parks To-Do List" by visiting our events website at www.virginiastateparks.gov/ and selecting five things to do at Virginia State Parks. |
Kiptopeke State Park Camping TripKristen Uerz
There's no better way to end a work week than to drive to the Eastern Shore for a camping trip at Kiptopeke State Park. |
Holliday Lake State Park is Getting More Campsites!Verna McNamara
According to Sarah Lankford, Office Manager at Holliday Lake State Park, exciting things are happening at the park! |
Wounded Warriors: Gone Fishin'Nancy Heltman
On May 15, 2010 Leesylvania State Park was host to 52 Wounded Warriors from local hospitals that came out fishing as part of the Potomac River Wounded Heroes Spring Bass Challange II. |
Memorial Day ThanksNancy Heltman
It's the unofficial start of summer and one of the big three summer holidays so sometimes the reason for Memorial Day gets a little lost in our pursuit of summer happiness. |
Snakeheads in VirginiaVDGIF
Snakehead fish in Virginia. |
Essential Equipment for FishingVDGIF
Part of our "Fishing 101" series, this video outlines a few of the essential things you'll need for your fishing trip. |
How to Tie a Palomar KnotVDGIF
Part of our "Fishing 101" series, this video demonstrates how to tie a Palomar knot. |
Living With Black Bears in VirginiaVDGIF
Black bears are becoming an increasingly common sight in Virginia—bears now live in almost every county! |
Banding and Transmitter-Fitting of Bald EaglesVDGIF
On May 5th DGIF Nongame and Watchable Wildlife along with Agency Outreach staff were at the Norfolk Botanical Garden for the banding and transmitter fitting of nestling bald eagles by researchers at the Center for Conservation Biology. |
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Virginia State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with Bob Duncan, Virginia Director of Game and Inland Fisheries. |
Smith Mountain Lake State Park to Host Bedford County Parks & Rec Youth Fishing ClinicLana Obenchain - Bedford County Parks and Rec
Bedford Parks & Recreation Departments will host their annual Youth Fishing Clinic on Saturday, June 5th at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston. Event is free and open to children ages six through fourteen. |
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State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. In this episode, Joe talks with Brian Heft, Park Manager at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. |
It's Croaker Time at York River State ParkStaci Martin
Join park staff for the first annual "Adult Saltwater Fishing Fanatic Tournament" at York River State Park in Williamsburg. |
A Day at Sky MeadowsDon Byrne
One of the benefits of being the Information Manager for State Parks is to be aware of the many events that take place at all of our parks. |
Virginia Outdoors DemoVirginia Outdoors
Demo of the Virginia Outdoors website |
The Best of Virginia State Parks - Tim SkinnerVirginia State Parks
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. In this episode, Joe talks Tim Skinner, park manager at Sky Meadows State Park. |
Virginia State Parks Goes Hollywood!Tom Cervenak
Virginia State Parks has joined in a partnership with several agencies including, Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries, Virginia Tourism and numerous County Tourism Agencies to promote fishing in Southwest Virginia. |
The Best of Virginia State Parks - Eric HouglandVirginia State Parks
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. |
The Best of Virginia State Parks - Chris CalkinsVirginia State Parks
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. |
The Best of Virginia State Parks - Chris DossVirginia State Parks
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. |
Douthat State Park Opening Day of Fee FishingJaimie Lomasney
Visitors to Douthat State Park lined Wilson’s Creek and Douthat’s lake in anticipation for 9 o’clock to drop their fishing lines in the water for Douthat’s first day of fee fishing on Saturday, April 3, 2010. |
Kids First Camping TripVirginia State Park Visitor
Last year 2009 my husband and I took our two kids ages 3 and 5 on their first camping trip to Staunton River State Park. |
Time for FishingTom Cervenak
Almost all Virginia State Parks have some sort of body of water associated with them. |
Camping at Laka Anna State ParkAnnette Bareford
For those of you that grew up camping, do you remember how good food tasted cooked outside over a campfire? Wasn’t it the best? |
The Best of Virginia State Parks - Harvey ThompsonVSP
The Best of Virginia State Parks Presents Grayson Highlands State Park. |
The Civil War in Virginia - Day by DayChristopher Gowin and Bobby Wilcox
In this episode of The Civil War Day By Day we discuss the battle of Malvern Hill. |
Fish Virginia FirstTom Cervenak
On Friday, December 11, the Fish Virginia First steering committee met at beautiful Douthat Lake View Restaurant at Douthat State Park. |
Rocks and WhoppersSam Sweeney
Everyone knows what rocks and whoppers are, don’t they? Did you answer a rock is a stone and a whopper is a juicy hamburger? Normally you would be correct, but we’re not talking about the same things now. |
Douthat State Park is Lowering LakeJaimie Lomasney
Douthat State Park will begin lowering Douthat Lake beginning Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 and will begin refilling the lake on Friday, March 26, 2010. |
Best of Virginia State Parks - Bill JacobsVSP
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks.In this episode, Joe talks with Bill Jacobs, Park Manager at Westmoreland State Park |
Best of Virginia State Parks - Warren WahlVSP
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. In this episode, Joe talks with Warren Wahl, Assistant State Park Director |
Best of Virginia State Parks - Mark SchuppinVSP
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Fishing and Fun, For the FundTom Cervenak
Each year State Park employees, some family members, volunteers and friends of parks get together on the Eastern Shore at Kiptopeke State Park for a very important event, The State Parks Benevolence Fund Fishing Tournament and Raffle. |
The Civil War In Virginia - Day By DayChristopher Gowin and Bobby Wilcox
The Civil War In Virginia, hosted by Christopher Gowin and Bobby Wilcox. In this episode: The Emergence Of Robert E Lee. ©2009 VirginiaOutdoors.com |
Best of Virginia State Parks - Dave CollettVSP
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. In this episode, Joe talks with Dave Collett, Park Manager At Claytor Lake State Park |
The Best of Virginia State Parks - Forrest GladdenVirginia State Parks
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. |
The Best of Virginia State Parks - Anne ReederVirginia State Parks
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. |
A Potomac LegacyVSP
The history of how Leesylvania State Park came to be. |
A Jewel on the JamesVSP
Discover the history of the Chippokes Plantation. |
Civilian Conservation CorpsVSP
A look back at how jobs were created through the building of America's State Park System. |
The Civil War In Virginia - Day By DayChristopher Gowin and Bobby Wilcox
The Civil War In Virginia, hosted by Christopher Gowin and Bobby Wilcox. In this episode: The Battle of Bull Run. ©2009 VirginiaOutdoors.com |
The Civil War In Virginia - Day By DayChristopher Gowin and Bobby Wilcox
The Civil War In Virginia, hosted by Christopher Gowin and Bobby Wilcox. In this episode: Lincoln's decision to preserve the Union. ©2009 VirginiaOutdoors.net |
Best of Virginia State Parks - Doug GrahamVSP
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. In this episode, Joe talks with Doug Graham who is the Park Manager at Lake Anna State Park. |
Best of Virginia State Parks - Nancy HeltmanVSP
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. In this episode, Joe talks with Nancy Heltman who is the State Parks Operations Director. |
Activities At Bear Creek Lake State ParkKevin Wallenfang
Activities At Bear Creek Lake State Park |
Family Fun at Occoneechee State ParkPat Eastwood
Junior Ranger programs will continue this week at Occoneechee State Park. Students who attend all eight sessions will earn a Junior Ranger badge. |
Best of Virginia State Parks - Ann ZahnVSP
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. In this episode, Joe talks with Ann Zahn, a District Manager for parks in south central Virginia. |
Best of Virginia State Parks - Charlie ConnerVSP
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. In this episode, Joe talks with Charlie Conner, Park Manager at Douthat State Park. |
Kiptopeke State Parkjoseph peash
Kiptopeke will feature the Eastern Shore Birding and Wildlife Festival in September, and birdwatchers the world over will be on hand. |
Legend of the Fairy StonesA Legend
Fairy Stones State Park is so named for interesting geological formations |
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Part of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries "Fishing 101" series, this video discusses the proper way to hold a catfish.
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Types of Rods and ReelsVDGIF
Part of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries "Fishing 101" series, this video gives a brief overview of the different types of commonly used rods and reels, including which are best suited for different types of fishing.
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Handling and Releasing Largemouth BassVDGIF
Part of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries "Fishing 101" series, this video demonstrates the proper way to handle and release a largemouth bass.
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Moonlight canoe ride on the Staunton RiverKevin Wallenfang
Moonlight canoe ride on the Staunton River |
Mathews County, Rebecca GrowKevin Wallenfang
Mathews County, Rebecca Grow |
Junior Ranger Program, Bear Creek Lake State ParkKevin Wallenfang
Junior Ranger Program, Bear Creek Lake State Park |
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A Virginia Jewel: The Smith RiverVDGIF
Fisheries biologists conduct a fish sampling survey on the scenic Smith River.
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Trout Fishin' FunVDGIF
Graves Mountain Lodge, along with Trout Unlimited, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and other partners, hosted a special Kids Fishing Day in a stocked section of the Rose River.
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