The big game interest here is deer, black bear, and turkey. SW Virginia is beginning to get a few elk. Kentucky stocked elk about ten years ago and the elk have trouble recognizing state lines. Since Virginia had no elk regulations, deer hunters were putting elk in the freezer permit free. Didn’t last long, however, as the state saw a new opportunity to sell tags. Now you have to use one of your deer tags. My county is one of the best for both deer and bear, and is the best for wild turkey. Rode the UTV out this afternoon checking several good deer stand locations.
