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West Virginia trout stocking Jan. 5: biologists stock 46 waters statewide
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources in Charleston announced that hatchery crews stocked trout in 46 lakes and streams across West Virginia during the week of Jan. 5, continuing the agency’s winter trout-stocking program. West...
Three of four West Virginia alpine ski areas to open this week
GHENT, W.Va. – West Virginia is officially kicking off ski season as three of the state’s four...
West Virginia reinstates fishing agreement on Kentucky border waters
FORT GAY, W.Va. — West Virginia has reinstated its reciprocal fishing agreement with Kentucky,...
Fall study to provide insight into trout harvest rates, movement in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Biologists in West Virginia will be studying trout harvest rates during the...
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Monster trout contest returns to West Virginia as fall fishing season heats up
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have announced the return of the state’s fourth annual Monster Trout Contest, giving anglers and their families a chance to reel in trophy-sized fish while enjoying peak fall foliage. During the weeks of Oct. 20 and Oct. 27,...
Eight ghost towns in southern West Virginia worth visiting
THURMOND, W.Va. — One of the richest aspects of history in southern West Virginia involves coal mining. Following the Civil War, coal production in much of the region boomed. Railroads were soon built along the New, Coal, and Guyandotte rivers to transport the coal...
2025 wild turkey hunting season in West Virginia to launch October 11
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wild turkey hunting will return to West Virginia when the fall season’s first segment opens in all 55 counties on October 11, according to officials at the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources. Brett McMillion, director of the division, says he...
Duck, goose, waterfowl hunting season in West Virginia open October 4
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several migratory bird hunting seasons will open in West Virginia in October, a rite of autumn for many hunters. From October 4-12, hunters may pursue ducks, coots, gallinules, and mergansers, though hunters should note that scaup are included in...