Outdoor calendar

Date published: 10/2/2008

Through Jan. 31: Squirrel season statewide

Oct. 4: NWTF Jakes Outdoor Day (youth-oriented). Caledon Natural Area, King George. Free, lunch provided, T-shirts and prizes. Turkey calling/hunting demo, archery, outdoor photography, hay rides, Sheriff's K-9 demo, more. Pre-registration required. Call 540/663-3861 or 540/775-4386 9 a.m-4 p.m.

Oct. 4-Nov. 14: Early archery season for deer statewide

Oct. 25: Hunter Education Class. King George Parks and Recreation. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required. Call Linda at 540/775-9780 or Buddy Fines at 540/775-7294.

Oct. 26: Virginia Trapper's Association District 8 meeting/cookout at 1 p.m. Ladysmith. Contact Art Foltz at 540/630-1756 for details.

Nov. 1-14: Early muzzleloader season for deer in most locations statewide

Nov. 1-Feb. 28: Rabbit season statewide

Nov. 8-Jan. 31: Quail season statewide

Nov. 15-Jan. 3: General firearms season for deer in all localities in Fredericksburg region. Check state regulations for season details in other localities.

FISHING TOURNAMENTS

Motts Reservoir Night Catfishing: Sept. 26. 8:30 p.m.- 1 a.m.; Advance price: adults $3; kids 10-16, $1. Day of event: adults $5; kids 10-16 $3. Boats properly rigged with lights allowed. For more details, call Don Minor at 786-8989.

HOW TO SUBMIT ITEMS

E-mail the information, with subject line stating "Outdoor Calendar," to Ken Perrotte at
Email: outdoors@freelancestar.com or mail it to Box 1069, King George, Va. 22485.

Date published: 10/2/2008