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- The Great Outdoors: 11/12
John Marra shows you how to pick the perfect bow.
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- The Great Outdoors: 11/5
This time of year food can get pretty scarce for our animal friends and that is why feeders can come in handy.
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- The Great Outdoors: Hunting Wild Boar
If you think deer hunting is exciting, you should try hunting for wild boar.
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- The Great Outdoors: 10/22
In this week's Great Outdoors Report John Marra shows you where to find a more exotic hunt.
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- The Great Outdoors: 10/15
We’ve told you about a food shortage that is resulting in a lot of dead squirrels, but it not just squirrels that are affected.
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- The Great Outdoors: Sighting Your Bow
In this week’s Great Outdoors Report we are helping you get the best shot from your bow on your next hunt.
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- The Great Outdoors: Glacier Tours
In this week’s Great Outdoors report, John Marra takes you on a tour through some of Alaska's Glaciers.
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- The Great Outdoors: Kentucky Wildlife Area Dedicated
The state of Kentucky just got a new addition to the great outdoors.
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- Archery Deer Season Opens Early in W.Va.
West Virginia's first ever September archery season for whitetail deer begins Monday.
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- The Great Outdoors: Using Cameras For Hunting
This week in The Great Outdoors we’ll show you how using your video camera can be a big help when planning a big hunt.
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- Old WV Railway to Become Bike & Hike Trail
The old Lewisburg & Ronceverte Railway that was abandoned in 1931 is being revitalized as a hiking and biking trail.
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- The Great Outdoors: Weather & Fishing (8/20)
How the weather impacts fishing.
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- The Great Outdoors: Action Shooting Safety
This week in the Great Outdoors: They are some of the fastest guns around, but don’t think those cowboy action shooters are just dangerous.
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- The Great Outdoors: Safety Tips for the Whole Family (7/30)
Tips to keep your family safe in the Great Outdoors.
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- Great Outdoors: The Real Rifleman
We take you to see some skilled gunsmiths.
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- The Great Outdoors: Summer Fun
You can still have fun this summer, even if you haven't had a chance to plan ahead.
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- Parts of Lake Vesuvius Closed
The beach and overlook are closed until further notice because of the severe damage from Saturday’s storm.
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- The Great Outdoors: Shaky Head Fishing
It's a tried and true bass fishing technique.
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- Holiday Weekend Outdoor Report
Tony Cavalier hits the outdoors to offer you a few ideas for the holiday weekend. - The Great Outdoors: New Fishing Technique
It might be something new to you.
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- The Great Outdoors: Advancing the Fly Fishing Cast
This is for you fly fisherman out there. Do you know what you can do to advance your game?
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- The Great Outdoors: Turkey Hunting
Turkey season is finally here.
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- The Great Outdoors: Turkey Hunting Safety
We all know how much fun turkey hunting can be but there are some safety rules we all need to follow.
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- The Great Outdoors: Turkey Calling
This week's Great Outdoors report shows you just a few of the many calls you'll need while you're turkey hunting.
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- The Great Outdoors: Cooking Ramps
How do you enjoy your ramps? We'll show one of the best ways to eat them.
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- The Great Outdoors: Ramp Hunting
It's the time of year again for ramp hunting.
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- The Great Outdoors: Selecting the Right Fishing Gear
How to select the right fishing gear.
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- The Great Outdoors: Preparing to Fish
There are a couple of things you should do before you head out to fish this spring.
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- The Great Outdoors: Snowmobile
Here is a good way to get out and about in the hills of West Virginia. Try a snowmobile.
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- The Great Outdoors: Ski Patrol
Do you ever wonder who the people are behind the scenes on the slopes? We'll introduce you to the Ski Patrol.
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- The Great Outdoors: Skiing Techniques
Part 2 of "Learning how to ski". - The Great Outdoors: Advanced Skiing
Part 3 of "Learning how to ski". - The Great Outdoors: Skiing for Beginners
If you have ever thought about skiing, this is a good time to learn how. Snowshoe Ski Resort has a ski school you can attend.
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- The Great Outdoors: Ice Fishing
How cold is too cold? You might think it's too cold if there is ice on the lake. These guys don't know the meaing of cold.
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- The Great Outdoors: Muzzle Loading
If you've ever wanted to try hunting with a muzzle loader then you'll want to watch this week's Great Outdoors. - The Great Outdoors: Bloopers
Not everything goes according to plan on the Great Outdoors. Check it out!
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- The Great Outdoors: Scoring your Antlers
You've waited all season for the perfect buck. Then you get him. Now what?
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- The Great Outdoors: Concealed Weapons
In Today’s Great Outdoors John Marra helps you determine which concealed weapon is best for you.
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- The Great Outdoors: Gift Ideas
Gift Ideas for people who love the outdoors.
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- The Great Outdoors: Sighting In Your Gun
Last week we showed you proper gun range etiquette today The Great Outdoors shows you how to properly Sight In your gun.
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- The Great Outdoors: Gun Range Etiquette
If you have never been to a gun range but want to go, you need to know a few rules.
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- The Great Outdoors: Making Your Own Deer Scrape
Yet another way to lure in the buck of your dreams.
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- The Great Outdoors: Tracking Deer
This week the Great Outdoors shows you how to spot scrapes and rubs while deer hunting.
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- The Great Outdoors: Reloading Bullets
Want to know how to save money while possibly getting a new hobby? We'll show you what that is in the Great Outdoors. - The Great Outdoors: Sighting in Your Bow
Sighting in your bow can be tricky. Do you know how to do it properly?
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- The Great Outdoors: Going Green
Going Green is all the rage these days even when it comes to the Great Outdoors.
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- The Great Outdoors: Outdoor Cameras
How can a simple camera be a big help in finding the best hunting spot? We'll show you in this week's Great Outdoors.
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- The Great Outdoors: Deer Feeders
One good way to get the deer to come to you is build your own deer feeder. We'll show you how to make one.
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- The Great Outdoors: Timber Roads
Timber Roads can be used for more than just logging.
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- The Great Outdoors: Fist Aid Kit
Do you have what you need in case of an emergency?
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The Great Outdoors: 11/12
Last Updated: 10:30 PM 11/12/09 - John Marra shows you how to pick the perfect bow. (Full Story) |
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Vacation Care for Your Houseplants
Last Updated: 11:11 AM 11/12/09 - Protect your houseplants while you are on vacation. Use a plastic bag to cover the plants and reduce the inside house temperature. (Full Story) |
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Making Your Thanksgiving Dinner Safe
Last Updated: 11:12 AM 11/12/09 - Ben Franklin gave the name "Tom" to the Thanksgiving turkey because Thomas Jefferson refused to name the turkey our national bird. (Full Story) |
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Alternatives to Ice Melting Rock Salt
Last Updated: 11:02 AM 11/12/09 - There are alternatives to using rock salt as a ice melter. Use growers grit, also potassium, calcium, or magnesium chloride. (Full Story) |
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The Great Outdoors: 11/5
Last Updated: 9:34 PM 11/05/09 - This time of year food can get pretty scarce for our animal friends and that is why feeders can come in handy. (Full Story) |
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Starting and Maintaining a Safe Fire in the Fireplace
Last Updated: 6:52 PM 10/30/09 - Be safe with a fireplace fire and remove all combustible material from near the fireplace. Avoid creosote buildup and don't use a lot of paper in the fireplace, as it may create a chimney fire. (Full Story) |
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Tips for Selecting the Best Types of Firewood
Last Updated: 6:42 PM 10/30/09 - Next to the safe use of a fireplace, choosing the right type of wood to burn is important. Purchase hard wood and make sure all the wood purchased isn't green wood. (Full Story) |
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Fireplace Safety Tips
Last Updated: 5:35 PM 10/30/09 - Fireplaces can be beneficial for several reasons. However, total enjoyment includes safe use of that fireplace. (Full Story) |
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