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Don't sleep on upstream sections of the New River in W.Va.

While the stretch from Sandstone to Fayette Station typically gets the press, there's good fishing above Bluestone Lake on the New River

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IBO World Championships to be held in West Virginia
Event in August will draw 3,000 archery enthusiasts and competitors to the eastern panhandle
July 26, 2023 - 2:34 pm
Outdoors
Mason County angler lands new state record longnose gar
Big gar caught on the Ohio River in Mason County set the new record for length, but not weight
July 24, 2023 - 3:15 pm
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Elk herd health is strong, but growth is slow
Project leader Randy Kelley says although the herd is growing, it's way too early to be talking about a West Virginia elk hunt
July 15, 2023 - 2:02 pm
Outdoors
DNR hopes West Virginia public can help locate otters
Agency hopes a citizen science survey will help give them fresh perspective on the range of otters and their numbers in West Virginia.
July 12, 2023 - 1:10 pm
Outdoors
Overall spring stocking increased by 19 percent in 2023
Good conditions, a multi-million dollar hatchery upgrade, and a stroke of luck has seen the state's put-and-take trout program soar.
July 5, 2023 - 12:01 am
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Natural Resources Police prepared for a big boating weekend in W.Va.
Boaters are encouraged to stay sober, observe safety rules, and be patient, especially in places like Charleston where boat traffic may be heavy with the Sternwheel Regatta this weekend
June 29, 2023 - 2:32 pm
Outdoors
A milestone turkey for longtime hunter Chris Walls
Lifelong West Virginia hunter has killed a lot of birds and helped many others kill them as well, but none had ever come with a 12 inch beard, until the 2023 season.
June 23, 2023 - 2:25 pm
Outdoors
W.Va. spring gobbler harvest highest in five years
West Virginia hunters killed more than 12,000 bearded turkeys during the 2023 season
June 15, 2023 - 9:42 am
Outdoors
Big catfish on a kayak
Wheeling man pursues some of the state's biggest fish from a craft most of his catch will tow around the river before he finally gets them landed.
June 12, 2023 - 10:18 am
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Ready for free fishing weekend in West Virginia
The DNR hopes waiving license requirements for two days will encourage people to try fishing for the first time or at least try it again if they haven't been in a while. You could also give your kids a first fishing experience as part of the event.
June 7, 2023 - 10:06 am
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W.Va. anglers qualify to advance in BASS event
For a fourth year in a row a West Virginian wins either the boater or non-boater top spot at the organization's regional championship event
June 6, 2023 - 1:58 pm
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DNR Police ready for start of boating weekend
Memorial Day weekend typically kicks off the pleasure boating season, officers will be looking for break downs and violations on the waters of the Mountain State.
May 25, 2023 - 2:29 pm
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