David Sibray
A Putnam County angler caught a state record freshwater drum on April 24 in Mason County, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has confirmed. John Gibson of Poca, West Virginia, caught the 27.88-pound, 35.59-inch freshwater drum on the Kanawha River, breaking the previous record for weight, which was 27 pounds held by Charles Mickel … Read more
West Virginia’s spring gobbler season is underway, and turkey hunters have even more opportunities to bag a bird this year. Mike Peters, wild turkey and migratory game bird project leader for the division, says the eight extra days are sure to be of benefit to hunters. “Our spring gobbler season includes eight extra days this … Read more
Just in time for Earth Day, biology and ecology students at West Liberty University are planting trees in public spaces from Wheeling to West Liberty to increase the quality of life in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia. Students planted two types of native flowering trees along a portion of the Heritage Trail along the … Read more
Officials with the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve say the expansion of the park’s annual wildflower event from one weekend to two months and from one park to many called for a name change. Formerly known as the “New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend,” the regional celebration of ecology in southern West Virginia has … Read more
At the rim of the New River Gorge, the Adventures on the Gorge resort is staging a job fair on Saturday, May 1, to fill hundreds of positions. In anticipation of increased tourism following the establishment of America’s newest national park, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the job fair will be held … Read more
Officials at the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources today announced the winners of the state’s 2021 Gold Rush Giveaway, the annual statewide promotion of fishing in the Mountain State. According to DNR Director Stephen McDaniel, 36 participants managed to catch one of 100 golden rainbow trout that were stocked in state-managed ponds and streams. “Gold … Read more
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve will increase access to campgrounds this weekend with the reopening of six additional campground areas, including Thayer, Brooklyn, War Ridge, Army Camp, Meadow Creek, and Gauley Tailwaters. Campgrounds at Stone Cliff, Glade Creek, and Grandview Sandbar will remain open for a total of nine areas in the … Read more
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is hosting a series of Grandfamilies Fishing Days in May and June designed for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Grandfamilies are invited to participate free of charge and enjoy time in the great outdoors fishing or learning to fish for the big one, according to Eve West, … Read more
Much of America’s newest national park may be teeming with visitors this summer, but the vast areas of woodland beyond are likely to remain as untracked as ever, ideal for the region’s newest venue for outdoor recreation—New River Survival and Bushcraft. Launched by some of West Virginia’s most knowledgeable outdoorsmen, the wilderness-survival school has opened … Read more
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice today announced the launch of the state’s premier remote-work program, aimed at recruiting outdoor enthusiast professionals to the Mountain State. Called “Ascend WV,” the program is being supported by West Virginia native and Intuit Chairman Brad D. Smith and his wife, Alys, and will allow adventurers to enjoy world-class recreation, … Read more
