Author: Joe Shields

Joe Shields is the editor of The Virginia Sportsman. He is a writer and marketer based in Charlottesville, Virginia. His writing and photography have appeared in The Virginia Sportsman and other publications. Whether fly fishing or surfing, he loves the outdoors and celebrates the sporting life and culture in his narratives.

The Pandemic and its Impact on Outdoor Recreation 

September 19, 2022• 2022, Fall, Featured, Hunting, Wildlife

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Editor’s Note

September 19, 2022• Exclude, Fall, Hunting

The pandemic may have changed our lives, but sometimes change is a good thing. Consider the outdoors, and the number of people who were...

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tarpon fishing

Spring Fishing Safari in Southwest Florida: Nine Species in Two Days

April 19, 2022• 2022, Featured, Fly Fishing, Travel

APRIL 25 Over the years, I’ve witnessed Captain Jamie Goodwin toss a casting net. It may sound easy, but it’s not. Especially on a...

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john bukaty

Live Painting: The Art of John Bukaty

November 16, 2021• 2021

The Pioneering Live Performance Artist Finds His Flow State

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sailing croatia with mountainsea exploration

Richmond Native’s MountainSea Exploration Offers Tailored Experiences at Sea

September 10, 2021• 2021, Featured, Sailing, Travel

Sailing Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast...

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