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Call of the Coyote
Coyote hunting is a growing sport in West Virginia—but what does it entail?
Windows into the Night Sky
West Virginia state parks and forests offer refuges from light pollution with Dark Skies.
Managing the State’s Natural Resources for Our Citizens
The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission has a long history of guiding the management and protection of the state’s natural resources.
Which Way Did He Go?
Rabbit hunters in West Virginia enjoy a long winter season with plenty of outdoor action.
The Heart of a Hunter
West Virginia hunter Chris Ellis finds inspiration in fellow hunter Randy Benear.
Turn ‘Em Loose
Unleashing West Virginia’s Hunting Hounds and Gun Dogs
A Wildlife Enthusiast’s Wish Come True
The state Division of Natural Resource’s recent efforts significantly increased wildlife management areas in one district where they’ve been scarce.
Snared by Tradition
One of the oldest pursuits in the Appalachian Mountains, trapping looks for a new generation to carry on its legacy. For an occupation that’s been around since the earliest days of human existence, trapping is still pretty misunderstood. “People think it’s easy,” says John Pingley, president of the West Virginia
The Giving Season
Fall’s deer hunt has an altruistic side. A light snow falls on the bright orange brim of a hunter’s cap as he steadies his rifle against the massive oak tree that has hidden his body since sunrise. His heart begins to pound as a 10-point buck ambles into his crosshairs
