Chris Ellis

Nottingham Panthers host Sheffield Steelers in a massive game in the Elite League this evening at the Motorpoint Arena (7pm).

Our home is the same as it has been for years, with a few simple renovation projects occasionally, as is common with home ownership. However, sometimes parents' daily lives seem simply different. The main difference is that after many years of parenting and all that hustle and bustle that goes with raising and supporting children, your children one day drive off to start their adult lives. Call it empty-nesters, part of life or getting older — the results are the same. The house we call home has a different feel without kids running around. There is an adjustment period for both adult children and their parents.

The juvenile bird is "a similar size to their parents, just different colours", Paignton Zoo says.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and as hunters and anglers, we have much to be thankful for, especially when it comes to the natural beauty and resources in our state. I've been lucky to travel across the country hunting and fishing in most states, but I always return to West Virginia to live, work and play. It's where we picked to raise our children. West Virginia is my home, and it's my favorite place to hunt and fish. I, too, get excited about the upcoming seasons and opportunities.

I just returned from our family's annual Buck Camp, the opening week of our traditional buck season here in West Virginia. I have been with my family on opening day for nearly 40 years or so, and to be honest, I look forward to it as much today as I did when I was young.

This past week, I went on a backcountry hunt. Usually, after finishing that sentence, I would describe the remote wilderness in a far-off place, most likely in the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains, most likely in search of mule deer or the elusive elk.

On a recent bear hunt in the southern West Virginia coalfields, we hunters talked about gear. The weather forecast was ever-changing, with a cold front followed by southern winds bringing

I often write about the importance of mentoring new hunters to our cherished outdoor lifestyle. It is a critical step and can often be a hurdle or a barrier to entry for new hunters. Sure, there are books and plenty of online resources. However, having a real-life human showing you the ropes can be all it takes towards a lifelong passion for all things outdoors and being an active participant in our wildlife conservation model. In fact, chances are, having someone take us hunting is how we all got our start.