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 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...

West Virginia stocks monstrous trophy-sized trout in 44 lakes, streams

Fishing Will Reedy - November 7, 2024

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources stocked 44 lakes and streams with trout in late...

Small game hunting, trapping seasons in West Virginia open Nov. 2, 2024

Hunting Will Reedy - October 22, 2024

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunting and trapping seasons for several small game and fur-bearing species in West Virginia will...

Elk visitor center and viewing tower are coming to southern W.Va.

Wildlife Refuges, Management Areas Will Reedy - January 12, 2024

LOGAN, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is reviewing bids for constructing an elk viewing tower and...

West Virginia to introduce more elk, create new elk visitor center

Wildlife Refuges, Management Areas Will Reedy - January 12, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources will introduce 40 new elk to the Mountain State’s growing...

Record West Virginia blue catfish broken fourth year in a row

Fishing Will Reedy - December 21, 2023

GALLIPOLIS FERRY, W.Va. — For the fourth year in a row, the West Virginia state record for the largest...

December deer, bear hunting seasons underway in West Virginia

Hunting Will Reedy - December 4, 2023

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — December hunting season for deer and bear in West Virginia is underway, according to officials...

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