Hatfield-McCoy Trails set historic growth record in 2021
The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System in southern and southwestern West Virginia sold nearly 95,000 trail permits in 2021—the highest number of annual permits sold in...
Trout stocking 2022 underway on West Virginia streams
Trout stocking has commenced for the spring 2022 season in West Virginia, and 60 sections of stream have so far been stocked, according to...
W.Va. hunters harvested 2,756 black bears in 2021
West Virginia hunters harvested 2,756 black bears during the combined 2021 archery and firearms seasons, a 22 percent decrease compared to the 2020 harvest...
What if I meet a wild black bear in the woods...
You might have heard that black bears are increasing in population in West Virginia. What should you do if you see one when you're...
$25M gift to WVU fosters flywheel effect for W.Va. outdoor economy
The Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative continues to build momentum one year after the couple’s transformational $25 million gift to West...
Dogs survive being trapped in West Virginia cavern with bear
A labyrinth of uncharted caverns extends for hundreds of feet beneath much of the scenic farmland in eastern West Virginia, and while some of...
2022 W.Va. fishing regulations now available online
The 2022 West Virginia Fishing Regulations Summary is now available online through the state Division of Natural Resources. Printed copies will also be available...
W.Va. flatwater trail commission set to build connections
Established a year ago, West Virginia’s flatwater trail commission is moving forward to connect resources for the state’s 14 water trails, including 88 miles...
Discover the top 10 whitewater destinations in West Virginia
No matter which class of rapids paddlers are determined to take on, West Virginia is the place to find them. Here among the Alleghenies...
W.Va. State Parks hosting Jan. 1 guided hikes at eight parks
Guided hikes have been scheduled for January 1, 2022, at eight state parks in West Virginia in concert with the national First Day Hikes...
New River Gorge National Park implements new hunting regulations
Beginning January 1, 2022, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve will implement changes authorized by the recent legislation that expanded the park and...
W.Va. reminds hunters and trappers of 2021 furbearer regulations
Furbearer hunting seasons are underway in West Virginia, with raccoon hunting continuing through Feb. 28, 2022, and the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources again...
