Larry Oakley tells the tale of an old West Virginia hunter
Waiting quietly alone in the dark woods, the approach of dawn can seem like an eternity. It can feel like time is standing still—holding...
2020 "good year for deer hunting," says DNR biologist
Hunters in West Virginia harvested 38,776 antlered deer during its two-week buck firearms season in 2020, according to preliminary data collected through the electronic...
W.Va. DNR promotes lifetime license giveaway for the holidays
Anglers and hunters who purchase a 2021 hunting and fishing license in December have a chance to win a lifetime license and other prizes...
Special antlerless deer and new bear seasons open Oct. 17
Youth, senior, and Class Q/QQ hunters in West Virginia will be able to participate in a special hunting season for antlerless deer and a...
WVU-led physical activity community program seeks new applicants
Thanks to a mini-grant program spearheaded by WVU, West Virginians from Berkeley County to Mingo County will have new and improved opportunities to be...
New River Gorge to host Oct. 10 grandfamilies fishing day
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is hosting a second Grandfamilies Fishing Day in southern West Virginia on Saturday, October 10, 2020.
At...
Special urban deer archery season opens Sept. 5
The opening of West Virginia's archery and crossbow deer season is still a few weeks away, but hunters can get in the woods as...
State adds, upgrades kayaking access on Elk River
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is upgrading public-access sites along the Elk River in Kanawha County and adding several new locations near...
New Guyandotte Water Trail opening in southern W.Va.
A new water trail that leads through the mountains of southern West Virginia is springing to life, providing continuous river access to anglers and...
W.Va. DNR shares tips for introducing children to archery
Families looking for an alternative for school-based sports or a new outdoor activity their children have plenty of options in West Virginia, thanks to...
Applications ready for waterfowl hunt at legendary McClintic WMA
Hunters who wish to participate in a controlled waterfowl hunt at the McClintic Wildlife Management Area in Mason County have until midnight on August...
W.Va. biologists researching ways to grow bigger bluegill
There's always a bigger fish, isn't there? That's what fisheries biologists in West Virginia are trying to determine as they research ways the state...
