It may be cold and it may be a slow time of year for fishing but there is a lot going on and a lot more coming up that outdoors readers should be aware of. Here goes:

Local Hunter Education Classes Set
VDGIF has changed up the way that you register for Hunter Education classes. Now you must register online. I am not sure what people do who do not have a computer. I also have heard that if the computer shows that the class is full then there are no additions since it is done online now. That makes it tough if someone does not show and there really is a seat. End result: Register as soon as you know you want to go. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT,

These summaries came from the Legislative Information System website for Virginia.

HB 172 Hunting; knowingly trespassing while carrying a firearm, penalty.
Summary: Prohibits hunting without permission or authority, while carrying a firearm, on land where the hunter knows a No Trespassing sign is posted or where the hunter should know entry is prohibited. In addition to being punishable by a fine of $500 to $1,000, a conviction for a violation allows the court trying the case to revoke the hunter’s license for one year and to order the forfeiture of any weapon