Brisk days in rugged ruffed grouse cover can lead to a warm heart and even a brace of birds for the Christmas table. Here are some thoughts on the subject to ponder. ... [+] Full Article

Does last year's increased harvest portend another good smokepole season this go 'round? Read on! ... [+] Full Article

How did hunters fare last season when it came to bagging trophy deer in our state -- and how are things shaping up for this year? ... [+] Full Article

It's a bull market when it comes to bear hunting in West Virginia. Here's a look at why this is so -- and what sportsmen can expect to find right now. ... [+] Full Article

When it comes to producing numbers of deer -- and plenty of 'em, these are the counties to trek to this year in our wild and wonderful state. ... [+] Full Article

From R.D. Bailey Lake WMA to Bluestone Lake WMA, plus three other choices, here's where you'll discover fine bowhunting for white-tailed deer on public land. ... [+] Full Article

Four wildlife management areas and one state forest have been set aside as trophy areas for deer. Will they produce the desired results? ... [+] Full Article

Though most of our state’s best gobbler getting takes place on private land, there’s still plenty of great turkey hunting on public land, too. Here are places to consider. ... [+] Full Article

Rabbit and squirrel seekers have plenty to look forward to right through to the end of our state's long small-game season. Here's where you should try. (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article

Don't pack away your fishing gear just yet! Not when there's still plenty of great angling on tap right now (and in the coming months) for trout, muskies, walleyes and more! ... [+] Full Article

In a water more conducive to walleye angling, mud cats are making their mark as well -- and thrilling local fishermen who hook into one! ... [+] Full Article

From Elk Fork Lake to the New River, plus other prime picks, here’s where you’ll find West Virginia’s hottest bassin’ this spring and throughout the summer season.(May 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Despite its age, this catch-and-release reservoir continues to provide topnotch largemouth bass action year after year. Read on for best-bet places to fish on our state’s No. 1 bass water. (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article