Anglers that are looking for an unusual outdoor trip might enjoy bow hunting for stingrays. The sport combines both fishing and bow hunting as anglers explore shallow inshore waters in search of stingrays. Specialized fishing guides take angler-hunters along coastal regions where stingrays, cow nosed rays and other fish can be spotted feeding and cruising. The sport requires skill and patience as the archer stands on the bow of the boat and takes aim at rays that swim by. The fish are large, very strong and present a formidable opponent.

Stingrays yield considerable meat. The wings are removed and skinned, with the resulting product being boneless steaks. A recent Virginia program featured a chef's competition where some of the top cooks created recipes for ray fillets.

An excellent location for bow hunting is Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Chincoteague is a small, friendly island resort community. The island is known for it's fishing, seafood and wild ponies. Located nearby is Assateague Island, which is occupied by Assateague National Sea Shore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The resort has lots of family activities as well such as shopping, swimming, sunbathing, clamming, bird watching, nature cruises, biking, hiking, kayaking, miniature golf, seafood festivals and more. This allows outdoor enthusiasts to combine fishing and hunting with a family vacation.

In addition to bow hunting for rays, Chincoteague has inshore fishing for flounder, croaker, spot bluefish, striped bass, sea bass, tautog and other saltwater fish. During the fall and winter the area is among the most productive waterfowl hunting spots along the mid-Atlantic region.

To learn more about bow hunting for stingrays in the shallows around Chincoteague Island Virginia, visit Little Duck Charters.

For hotels, fishing guides and visitor information, visit Chincoteague Island.

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