Will Reedy

A consummate outdoorsman, Will Reedy has been hunting and fishing West Virginia since he was first able to wield rod and gun. He has been an outdoors writer for West Virginia Explorer since 2001.

West Virginia shifts future meeting time for natural resources to boost public access

Hunting Will Reedy - September 11, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources have announced that future meetings of the...

West Virginia creates special access roads for hunters with disabilities

Hunting Will Reedy - September 10, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials are reminding hunters with disabilities that special access roads in national forests and...

Filmmaker says here’s why everyone should visit this West Virginia ghost town

Travel / Transportation Will Reedy - September 6, 2025

THURMOND, W.Va. — Deep in the New River Gorge, the town of Thurmond is attracting attention worldwide. With four...

West Virginia monitoring seasonal hemorrhagic disease in deer populations

Wildlife / Conservancy Will Reedy - August 26, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Cases of hemorrhagic disease in deer have been confirmed in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, and Wood counties...

West Virginia reminds hunters about upcoming youth seasons, changes to regulations

Hunting Will Reedy - August 26, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the first slate of youth hunting seasons set to open in September, the West Virginia...

West Virginia sets new migratory game bird seasons and 2025-2026 regulations

Hunting Will Reedy - August 25, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has set new season dates and new regulations for the 2025-2026 migratory game bird...

West Virginia to conduct nighttime deer surveys across the Mountain State

Wildlife / Conservancy Will Reedy - August 18, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State biologists will conduct spotlight surveys across the Mountain State in August and September to monitor...

National Hunting and Fishing Day returns to Stonewall resort Sept. 6

Festivals / Events Will Reedy - August 12, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — National Hunting and Fishing Day 2025, the state’s largest annual celebration of hunting, fishing, and outdoor...

Apply now for W.Va. deer hunt lottery during 2025 antlerless season

Hunting Will Reedy - July 18, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for its 2025 deer hunt lotteries....

W.Va. sets final segment of 2024-'25 wild boar archery, firearms seasons

Hunting Will Reedy - January 27, 2025

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The final segment of West Virginia’s 2024-2025 residents-only firearms and archery-and-crossbow seasons for wild boar...

2024 fall turkey harvest up 17 percent in West Virginia, officials say

Hunting Will Reedy - December 18, 2024

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters in West Virginia harvested 17 percent more fall turkeys in 2024 than in 2023,...

W.Va. wildlife initiative will enhance habitat, support local economies

Wildlife / Conservancy Will Reedy - November 26, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has launched a ruffed grouse and wildlife restoration program, enhancing habitat by strategically planting soft...

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