West Virginia 4-H shooting team places in in national competition
Three members of the state 4-H Air Rifle team have a great showing at the National 4-H shooting competition in Grand Island, Nebraska
July 6, 2024 - 9:03 am
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DNR unveils new dive team for West Virginia
Ten members of the Natural Resources Police make up the new dive team which will serve any water emergency or investigation in all 55 counties.
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Researchers find popular heart medicine showing up in W.Va. fish
A study at West Virginia University shows tract levels of statin and beta blocker drugs are making their way into our streams and rivers and causing various alterations in fish health
June 30, 2024 - 9:07 am
Outdoors
New state record for redear sunfish caught at Plum Orchard Lake
The first record for the redear sunfish in West Virginia caught by an Oak Hill angler at Plum Orchard Lake
June 24, 2024 - 7:55 am
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Remembering West Virginian Melvin Forbes: a legend in modern hunting rifles
The late Morgantown native created the world's most accurate and dependable lightweight hunting rifle, which nobody since has been able to truly copy
June 15, 2024 - 9:44 am
Outdoors
DNR releases 2024 spring gobbler figures
2024 harvest down slightly from 2023, but well over the long term average
June 12, 2024 - 9:15 am
Outdoors
Roane County angler catches the inaugural black crappie record
Black crappie is one of the new recognized record fish in West Virginia
June 11, 2024 - 2:27 pm
Outdoors
Angler works to spread the word of trout conservation
Angler and conservationist J.P. Hurn wants everybody to understand the importance of naturally reproducing trout populations in the headwaters of southern West Virginia
June 9, 2024 - 3:00 pm
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No license required to fish West Virginia this weekend
DNR hopes waiving the requirement for a fishing license this weekend will lure some to the riverbank to give fishing a try.
June 6, 2024 - 2:34 pm
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Jefferson County teen plans a life's work in a trout stream
Washington High School grad Anna Sedlock plans to pursue her degree in fish biology in the Big Sky Country of Montana after inspiration from a program sponsored by Trout Unlimited
June 1, 2024 - 8:54 am
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Trail system continues to draw visitors and investment to Southern W.Va.
Mercer County's Pocahontas Trail on the Hatfield McCoy Trail continues to help generate new investment into the region
May 27, 2024 - 2:00 pm
Outdoors
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer boating season
Life jackets, boat maintenance, and a sober skipper are keys to an enjoyable day on the water
May 23, 2024 - 12:00 pm
Outdoors
The South Branch of the Potomac yields big fish in 2024 after some lean years
A float through the Trout offers not only spectacular West Virginia scenery, but some big smallmouth haunt the deep boulders on those steep banks
May 17, 2024 - 2:13 pm
Outdoors
DNR opens new stream access point in Wyoming County
New ramp improves angler and paddler access to Guyandotte River
May 14, 2024 - 10:02 am
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Public access grows the popularity of the Buckhannon River
Create Buckhannon helps build public access to the Buckhannon River and the county's business owners are reaping the rewards
May 10, 2024 - 2:31 pm
Outdoors
DNR proposes lifting C-and-R restrictions for bass on four popular lakes
DNR proposes a harvest creel limit on bass at Woodrum, O'Brien, Elk Fork, and North Bend Lakes as numbers in the impoundments have grown too abundant
May 1, 2024 - 2:04 pm