The grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence–or the river

Trust looks to be eroding fast in what's happening within Ohio DNR.

Vacation sometimes gets in my way

There's a story to tell and I'm goofing off at the beach. What the heck man?

A lot rides on budget for W.Va. sportsmen and outdoor lovers

A look at what a government shutdown could mean for those of us who love enjoying the outdoors in West Virginia.

Phares was a giant for trout fishermen

Former DNR trout program leader dies at age 75

A farewell to a favorite store

Rapid change is coming to American commerce, like it or not.

Fala’s departure is a disappointing loss for W.Va.

Nobody was more qualified to do the job and few handled the duties as well.

Time will tell on the W.Va. elk herd

A few observations about the pros and cons of West Virginia's elk reintroduction.

Deer hunts are a collection of forever memories

My dad was a patient soul as I slowly learned how to become a hunter and a man.

The question of Sunday hunting

There's no good reason to NOT allow hunting on Sunday

Facebook founder proudly eating what he kills

Mark Zuckerberg advocates hunting and fishing for the dinner table.

Theater of the Outdoors

Just paying attention while you're in the outdoors will amaze you.

Here come the elk

After more than 100 years, elk will soon be back in the Mountain State

Shootin’, fishin’, votin’, and snake bites

I've heard tell of it all.

Observations from a reformed snake-a-phobe

Education is the best way to change attitudes toward snakes, and there needs to be a change.

Welcome back September

We've reached a special time of year here in Appalachia

Olympic incentives don’t impact eligibility for NCAA athletes

Thrasher will receive $25,000 for her gold medal performance, but it's allowable under NCAA rules.

Thrasher’s story started in a deer stand

From a deer stand to the Olympic medal stand, Ginny Thrasher has come a long way in a short amount of time.

Summertime at Snowshoe is a hidden gem

The coolest spot in West Virginia in the summertime, literally.

Tourism won’t replace King Coal, but it doesn’t hurt

Trout rodeo highlights list of "things to do" list in southern W.Va.

The man I knew as Cadillac

Grieving the loss of a good buddy, but respecting how he'd want me to do it.