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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!

Fall is an incredible time to fish in the Mountain State. After all, most of the traditional fishing pressure is long gone, with many sportsmen concentrating on hunting ventures rather than fishing opportunities.
 
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WEST VIRGINIA HUNTING FEATURES

 
West Virginia's Best-Bet Public-Land Bowhunts
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
Trophy Deer West Virginia's Public Lands
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
West Virginia’s Top Public-Land Turkeys
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

 
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Our State’s 2008 Turkey Forecast
Another spring season is just around the corner. Read on for the latest on where to find West Virginia’s best turkey hunting this year. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article
Mountain State Small-Game Hunting
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
Mountain State Deer Forecast -- Part 2: Finding Trophy Bucks
Savvy Mountaineer sportsmen continue to find bragging-sized deer throughout the state each year. Here's where the latest crop of big bucks came from. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article
6 Best-Bet Picks For Grouse
Though ruffed grouse hunting is not what it used to be, there are still select areas of our state where good wingshooting is still possible. Here are six to consider! (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Mountain State Deer Outlook -- Part 1: Our Top Harvest Counties
How did West Virginia deer hunters fare last season? Read on for the latest on the top counties around the state. Is one near you? (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article
5 Public-Land Options For Fall Turkeys
From state forests to wildlife management areas and more, here's where you'll discover fine fall turkey hunting right now in our state. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article

WEST VIRGINIA FISHING FEATURES

 
5 Top Fall Fishing Trips In Our State
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
Summersville Lake's Surprising Flathead Fishery
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
Our Best Around The State
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
Stonewall Jackson: West Virginia’s No. 1 Bass Lake
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
West Virginia’s 2008 Trout Outlook
Spring is in the air and trout are teeming in many of our state’s rivers and streams. Here are prime places to consider right now and throughout the year. (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Upper Potomac River Smallies: Part 1
After several fish kills, the upper reaches of the Potomac River seem to be bouncing back to life -- and once more providing great smallmouth action. Read on for hotspots to try this season. (February 2008). ... [+] Full Article
5 West Virginia Whiskerfish Waters
You'll catch your share of chunky channel catfish and fat flatheads when you dunk your offering into any of these first-rate rivers or lakes. (June 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Mountain State Family Vacation Getaways
Here's a district-by-district look at some of our state's finest family (fishing) holidays for you to try this year. One of these great picks is sure to be close to home. (June 2007) ... [+] Full Article
 
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