Beginning Sept. 1, 2021, all hunters (including those who are not required to purchase a license) who harvest a deer, turkey, bear, bobcat, or elk, will need to check their harvest by calling DWR (866-GOT-GAME), logging on to gooutdoorsvirginia.com, or by using the mobile app harvest reporting system, GoOutdoorsVa (free through the app store).

Hunters and others interested in the great outdoors are invited to take part in the 11th annual National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration Sept. 23, 2017. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Izaak Walton League of America will host a free, family-friendly event – rain or shine – from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 12759 Independence Road, Clear Spring, Washington County, which is near US 40 and the Hagerstown Speedway.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering a free class for anyone wanting to trap furbearers in the state. The class will take place Sept. 16, at Casselman Valley Sportsman’s Club in Grantsville. Preregistration is required.

Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently approved a pilot program to allow archers to hunt deer on county-owned properties this fall at Doves Landing, Locust Shade Park and Rippon Lodge Historic Site during times the sit are typically closed.

Girls ages 4-16 can sign up to play girls softball in the PWC Little League. Online registration until March 15-16. Go to http://www.pwcgsll.org

Mustangs Track Club (MTC) has opened registration for its 2017 spring season. MTC is a program that seeks to teach children to be competitive, while having fun at the same time. The program is open to youth athletes ages 5-16 and has programs in Gainesville and Culpeper.