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A Hunt With Christopher Olsen of the American Rifleman

I had the opportunity over this past weekend to hunt with Christopher Olsen, assistant editor of the National Rifle Association's American Rifleman magazine.   Neither of us came out of the woods with a deer, but it was great talking to Christopher.  He is a really nice guy and super knowledgeable on firearms and the outdoors. 

See below for some of his work:

After the Thaw: Manitoban Black Bears and Walleye; by Christopher Olsen, American Hunter, 6/9/16

 

 

Hunting with Chris also reminded me that I'd allowed my NRA membership to lapse, and I re-joined first thing Monday morning.  If you're not a member but have ever considered joining this organization, right now would be a great time to do it!

 

 

Call Now for Mobile Deer Processing

Life just got easier for deer hunters in Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William Counties!

Are you hunting this weekend but concerned you won't have time to deal with your deer if you shoot one? Maybe you're new to hunting and aren't really sure what you'll do with a deer if you shoot it.  Or perhaps you've got a good hunting spot but no pickup truck.

If for any reason you'd like to have your deer picked up after you shoot it and professionally processed venison delivered to your door a few days later, help is just a phone call away.

Custom cuts are available and we'll even help you field dress the deer if you need that.  If you're expecting a successful hunt and call ahead we'll even waive the delivery fee!

Call (703)431-0182 any time for mobile deer processing.  If I don't answer, it probably means I'm hunting so just leave a message or send me a text.  Good luck in the woods, and when you knock one down you know who to call:

Matt Coughlin

Mobile Deer Processing

(703)431-0182

A Trip to Mark's Deer Processing

I had the opportunity to visit my buddy Mark Leigh at his butcher shop on Rt. 9 in Paeonian Springs this morning after arrowing the eight-point buck at left.  Visiting Mark is always a pleasure, and I believe his shop is the best deer processing business in Northern Virginia.

In addition to processing venison, Mark makes great European mounts, and - since this was the first good-sized buck I've harvested in a few years - I decided to go ahead and order one.

Mark's Butcher Shop is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sunday.  He works around the clock this time of year, and his busiest month - November - is coming up.  Mark mentioned today that he really needs the rest on Sunday and asked me to make sure I note the shortened Sunday hours.

Hopefully this won't be my last visit to Mark's shop this season.  The nights are getting colder and deer are moving.

Get out there and hunt!