The Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries has announced FREE public hunter safety classes for those wishing to obtain a Virginia hunting license.

In Virginia, anyone wishing to hunt outside their own property must obtain a hunting license beginning at age 12. 

Wow, the cold weather has been hanging around longer than usual, and people all over the Southeast are having to deal with it - even in areas that don't usually have this extreme cold.  A few reminders to ensure your safety and protection of your animals and plants: