Biologists anticipate increased turkey harvest opportunity
Turkey hunters in West Virginia can anticipate increased harvest opportunities during the 2020 spring gobbler season, which is scheduled to open Monday, April 20,...
Add movement to your plans, says WVU physical activity expert
With a stay-at-home order in place across West Virginia, it’s a critical time to add exercise to your daily routine, says a physical activity...
Monster fish being caught in monster capital of West Virginia
Bigfoot and the Flatwoods Monster aren't the only bizarre creatures being reported at the center of West Virginia in Braxton County. Apparently, the fishing...
Governor directs private campgrounds to close to out-of-staters
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is directing private campgrounds to prohibit new out-of-state campers to limit the rate of spread of COVID-19 in the...
West Virginia to waive license requirement for resident anglers
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced that to encourage solitary outdoor activity during the coronavirus outbreak, state residents can enjoy a month of...
Wheeling city parks director says facility use is up
The director of parks and recreation for the City of Wheeling says recreational use has noticeably increased at the city's facilities and elsewhere, certainly...
Six crowd-free vacation experiences in outdoorsy West Virginia
Though it lies in the heart of the eastern U.S., West Virginia may offer more than its share of uncrowded vacation experiences.
Because of its...
West Virginia resort marketing crowd-free adventures
Faced with the potential impact of the coronavirus pandemic, one West Virginia resort on the New River Gorge is marketing crowd-free river adventures.
Adventures on...
DNR holds meetings to discuss hunting, fishing, trapping
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will present proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations to the public at locations around the state on...
Biologists use electrofishing technique to study New River walleye
Electrofishing is proving to be an effective way to collect data about walleye, a popular sport fish, the population of which the West Virginia...
Flatwater paddling expanding quickly across West Virginia
West Virginia is growing rapidly as a destination for flatwater paddling, welcoming a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts who are discovering the magic of...
Hunter education classes prepare hunters for upcoming seasons
When it comes to participating in West Virginia's many hunting seasons, there's a lot to remember.
But new hunters don't have to learn everything on...
