Mange cases in black bears a concern for W.Va. DNR, but not a major worry

Bears suffering from mange has been an issue in the mid-Atlantic and northeastern state for a couple of decades, but it's not a major threat according to West Virginia game officials.

Charleston eye doctor launches on-line store for shooting and hunting gear

Dr. Chris Stansbury believes his West Virginia on-line store for ammo, shooting, and hunting gear fills a niche.

Winter health checks show W.Va. elk herd continues to grow

Some of the original elk released in West Virginia in 2016 continue to produce calves and expand the population

Longtime DNR biologist Steve Rauch is promoted to Assistant Chief of Game

Steve Rauch spent 32 years in the field as a Wildlife Manager and the West Virginia DNR's District 1 Game Biologist.

Recruiting is underway for next generation of NRPO’s

Two more testing dates are set for interested applicants, one in Morgantown and one in Romney

Natural Resources Police to provide support to DOC

Corrections staff is thin and needed help so nearly 70 NRP Officers have volunteered for the extra duty.

Two of 3 groundhogs say winter will continue

Punxsutawney Phil and French Creek Freddie see shadow but Concord Charlie didn't.

Wildlife Center planning groundhog day events

French Creek Freddie will make West Virginia's prognostication at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Wildlife Center in Upshur County

West Virginia’s ’21 black bear season yields 2,756 bears

Harvest dropped 22 percent, which was anticipated with improved mast conditions.

W.Va. Natural Resources Police cite eight in a four-month poaching investigation

Two of those cited were Mineral County Sheriff's Deputies and a third was the head of EMS in Allegheny County, Md. Investigators say so far they've identified 27 bucks killed illegally in the case.

W.Va. Natural Resources Police cite eight in a four-month poaching investigation

Two of those cited were Mineral County Sheriff's Deputies and a third was the head of EMS in Allegheny County, Md. Investigators say so far they've identified 27 bucks killed illegally in the case.

McDaniel to step down as director of WV DNR

McDaniel will depart after five years at the helm of the agency which oversees wildlife resources as well as State Parks. Says he wants to spend more time with his family.

W.Va. Hunting and Fishing Show returns this weekend

Close to 200 vendors are returning to Charleston after the show was placed on hiatus last year.

DNR excited about the prospects of lime work on Red Creek

During 2021, the DNR was able to get the first loads of limestone sand into a remote section oft he headwaters of acid laden Red Creek near the Grant/Tucker County line. They hope with more work, they can soon convert the stream into thriving trout water.

Popular Mountaineer Heritage hunting season is here

Four days this week are dedicated to a hunt using only the tools our ancestors used for hunting in the early days of West Virginia.

Changes made to trophy fish programs in West Virginia

The DNR has changed the process for earning a trophy fish citation and has created the new Master Angler program in hopes of generating more interest in all fishing.

Charleston hunter scores three trophy bucks in a single season

John Paul Tupta finds great success with urban and rural hunting alike.

A look back at some of the top Outdoors stories for 2021

I'm grateful to all who visit here regularly and put your trust and interest in my telling you the stories I find along the stream banks, deep hollers, and tall ridges across West Virginia.

W.Va. native kills a caribou for the record books in Canada

It's anticipated the caribou killed by Jeff Hubbard of Bluefield, Virginia back in September will turn out to be one of the top five ever killed in the province of Newfoundland

W.Va. buck season harvest for 2021 tops 42,000

Buck harvest jumps 10 percent from 2020 in West Virginia.