West Virginia DNR

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – -(Ammoland.com)- GRAFTON, W.Va. – Tygart Lake State Park, near Grafton in Taylor County, is offering special hunting and fishing discounts beginning in October.

Hunting is not permitted on state park property, but Tygart Lake is situated near two wildlife management areas that offer hunting opportunities.

“If you like trout fishing or big game hunting, the lodge and restaurant at Tygart Lake can be the base camp and way more comfortable than camping, but, of course, camping is also an option at our campground,” said Acting Supt. Brennon O’Sullivan.

Two rate packages are offered at Tygart Lake this autumn that cater to trout anglers and white-tailed deer hunters.

Deer Hunting Offers
Much like the trout offer, hunters may opt for the comforts of Tygart Lodge and restaurant service. During archery season, which opens Oct. 16, and deer-rifle season, which opens Nov. 22, hunters staying at Tygart Lake Lodge with a current W.Va. Hunting License receive 50 percent off each consecutive night’s stay after the first and second night stay at regular rates, and the 30 percent discount on restaurant services offer.

Two wildlife management areas are near Tygart Lake Lodge with good hunting opportunities. Pruntytown State Farm offers 1,764 acres with moderate slopes to gently rolling hills which are dominated by hay fields, pasture fields and scattered wood lots. Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area offers 3030 acres with a mix of wetland and mixed hardwood forest, slopes are moderately steep rising to 1,600 feet in elevation.

Tygart Lake State Park is located in Taylor County near Grafton. The park is open from mid-April through December and features a 20-room lodge, 10 vacation cabins, 40-site campground, Tygart Lake and marina operations, restaurant, picnicking, hiking trails and fishing. Known for its comfortable accommodations and popular special events and activities, Tygart is a hub for outdoor activities due to its proximity to wildlife management areas, lake and water recreation, and area golf courses.

“When possible, we create packages and events in response to what our guests ask us about,” said O’Sullivan. “Our guests enjoy coming here for fishing, hunting, golfing, and as a place to get away for New Year’s Eve, holidays, vacations, and group events.”

Anyone hunting or fishing in West Virginia must possess a valid hunting or fishing license and observe state regulations. Licenses may be purchased online at www.wvfish.com or www.wvhunt.com through the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources or at any license agent.

Dott. Franco Gussalli Beretta (center) presents Mr. Chuck Weinreis, owner of Signature Lodge with an autographed copy of the book "The World of Beretta". They are joined by Bob Edwards, General Manager of Signature Lodge (right).

Beretta USA

ACCOKEEK, MD --(AmmoLand.com)- Beretta USA introduced the first Beretta Trident Lodge at a special reception during the Safari Club International Convention in Reno, Nevada.

Cheyenne Ridge Signature Lodge in Pierre, South Dakota has received four marks from Sporting Heritage Group and one-Trident from Beretta for excellence in quality. It is the first hunting lodge to receive these credentials.

“We are very excited about the Beretta Trident program and are pleased to have the Signature Lodge as our first venue”, said Christopher Merritt, General Manager of Beretta USA. “The Weinreis family and the staff at Signature Lodge run a top-notch operation and have proven themselves to merit inclusion in the Beretta Trident Program”.

Cheyenne Ridge Signature Lodge

Cheyenne Ridge Signature Lodge

Located in the heart of South Dakota which is known worldwide for its abundance of pheasants, the Signature Lodge is the new standard for the old wingshooting traditions of South Dakota. According to the General Manager, Bob Edwards, the lodge recently under went major renovations throughout the operation, including upgrades to the entire facility; the addition of an all weather enclosed 5-Stand Sporting Clays Range; a heightened standard on its culinary offerings; and much more.

The Beretta Trident Program, which was publically announced at the same reception in Reno, is a unique, quality rating-system that will reflect an objective assessment of the complete guest experience at a sporting venue. Branded by Beretta, the Trident Program is the first of its kind and requires venues – offering wingshooting and or shotgun sports – to undergo a detailed and specific assessment of every area that can impact the guest experience. Beretta Tridents will be awarded to signify the venue’s excellence in quality – similar to the Michelin Star program for fine dining.

Sporting Heritage Group, a field sport consultancy is responsible for conducting the evaluations, executing the brand qualification process, and ongoing quality assurance. Venues interested in learning more about the qualification process should contact Jonathan D. Sherrill at Sporting Heritage Group.

Beretta, established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 and supplies the standard sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information, visit www.berettausa.com.

Wilderness Refuge

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas —-(AmmoLand.com)- Oklahoma’s newest luxury hunting facility, The Wilderness Refuge recently welcomed outdoor television celebrity Keith Warren as its first hunter.

Located near Guthrie, Okla., The Refuge features pristine countryside of expertly managed wilderness habitat with some of the state’s largest trophy whitetail. The Wilderness Refuge is co-owned and operated by Bob G. Moore of Edmond, Okla., and Kevin W. Wallace of Wellston, Okla., who is also well-known for his development of Wallahachie Whitetails as one of Oklahoma’s premier whitetail deer farming facilities.

One of the most celebrated personalities in the outdoor television industry, Warren hunted with a new Savage 20-gauge slug shotgun. Warren and his programs have a huge following on several networks including Versus, The Outdoor Channel and The Sportsman Channel. His current productions include The High Road with Keith Warren and Deer & Wildlife Stories, sponsored by the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance.

“The Wilderness Refuge is an unbelievable facility with top-of-the-line amenities and some really amazing deer,” says Warren, who has been a vocal advocate for hunters to unite in protecting the sport of hunting. “Kevin and Bob have done a fantastic job of putting together a wonderful hunting destination.”

Currently, Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories airs on the Outdoor Channel three times every week — Tuesdays at 9 a.m., Fridays at 2 a.m. and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. Beginning in 2010, Deer & Wildlife Stories will air three times a week on The Pursuit Channel (Direct TV 608), Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 12 a.m. The High Road will also air three times a week, Friday at 12 a.m., Sunday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 8:30 p.m. All times are EST.

For more information on The Wilderness Refuge, visit www.thewildernessrefuge.com .

To learn more about the Keith Warren Outdoor Adventures and the television programs — The High Road and Deer & Wildlife Stories — visit www.KeithWarren.net or call 830.625.3474.

About:
Based in New Braunfels, Keith Warren Outdoor Adventures produces The High Road and Deer & Wildlife Stories programs, airing on The Pursuit Channel. Keith Warren productions are designed to encourage others to become actively involved in the outdoors as the ultimate conservationists and stewards of the land. For more information on Keith Warren Outdoor Adventures, call 830.625.3474 or visit www.KeithWarren.net.