West Virginia Wildlife from Eyewitness News

Previous stories on West Virginia Wildlife.

A weekly report from Eyewitness News and the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources about West Virginia's wildlife programs and activities.

May 14, 2008
Master Naturalist Program
W.Va. Wildlife from Eyewitness News

Go to class in the great outdoors.

May 7, 2008
Backpack Shocker
W.Va. Wildlife from Eyewitness News

A unique tool helps the DNR manage fisheries.

April 30, 2008
Hunting / Fishing license down
W.Va. Wildlife from Eyewitness News

Lagging license sales could hurt DNR programs.

April 23, 2008
Youth Turkey Hunt
Introduce your child to hunting, spring gobbler style.

April 16, 2008
Spring Gobbler Season
West Virginia turkey hunters can expect a great spring gobbler season.

April 9, 2008
Wood Duck Boxes
Local boyscouts think inside the box.

April 2, 2008
Snow Trillium
The rarest and earliest of West Virginia's wildflowers

March 26, 2008
Winter Wildlife
West Virginia critters in the winter

March 19, 2008
Bear Population
Black bears are everywhere!

March 12, 2008
Bear Den
She's no Goldilocks, but she has 3 bears!

March 5, 2008
Archery in the Schools
The 3rd annual archery tournament hits Summersville

February 27, 2008
Woman Trapper
Meet the Jeremiah Johnson of the Mountain State

February 20, 2008
Indoor Archer
Archery, in the great indoors

February 13, 2008
Kids and Hunting
Get your kids outside and into hunting

February 6, 2008
Late Season Hunting
Don't store your shotgun just yet, there's plenty of hunting still available

January 30, 2008
Trout in the Classroom
Local kids get "schooled" on brown trout.

January 23, 2008
Hunting and Fishing Show
The great outdoors moves indoors this weekend

January 16, 2008
Wildlife Boxes
A great resource for teachers. Wildlife Boxes

January 9, 2008
Trout Stocking
Time to dust off your rod and reel, trout stocking season is here

January 2, 2008
Bird Feeding
Put up a feeder, and enjoy the show

December 26, 2007
Best of West Virginia Wildlife '07
A look back at a great year

December 19, 2007
Centershot Ministries
A WVDNR program inspires local churches

December 12, 2007
Christmas Bird Count
Cabin fever? Get out and count the birds

December 5, 2007
Live Christmas Tree
Enhance your landscape, plant your Christmas tree

November 28, 2007
2008 Wildlife Calendar
A great gift from Wild Wonderful West Virginia

November 21, 2007
Dollars and Bucks
The Super Bowl of WV deer hunting, gun buck season opens Monday

November 14, 2007
Buck Season
Buck season means big bucks for WV's economy

November 7, 2007
Big Buck Contest
Big racks, could mean big recognition

October 31, 2007
Hunters Helping the Hungry
Is your freezer full? Donate your deer to the less fortunate of West Virginia.

October 24, 2007
Wild Food Cooking
Gourmet food, from the hills of West Virginia.

October 17, 2007
Longbow Master
Trick shot artist, with an ancient bow, meet Byron Ferguson.

October 10, 2007
Bow Hunting
Bow season is almost here, and the forecast looks great.

October 3, 2007
Sportsmen Of The Year
The DNR honors two men with their highest award.

September 26, 2007
Bear Tracking
GPS tracking black bears? The WV DNR goes high tech.

September 19, 2007
National Hunting And Fishing Days
West Virginia's largest hunting and fishing show is this weekend.

September 12, 2007
Float Fishing
Get off the river bank, and do some float fishing.

September 5, 2007
Nuisance Bears
You could be destroying West Virginia's state animal, and not even know it.

August 29, 2007
GOOSE SEASON
They're everywhere! Canada geese season has arrived.

August 22, 2007
HUNTER'S EDUCATION ON-LINE
Hunter's education just got a lot easier.

August 15, 2007
ARCHERY
Not just for deer hunting, archery can be much more.

August 8, 2007
ANTLERS
Every hunter wants a trophy buck, but there's a lot of science behind those huge racks.

August 1, 2007
WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS
Move over fellas, here come the ladies.

July 25, 2007
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
See WV's native wildlife, up close and personal.

July 18, 2007
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
With almost 1.5 million acres available, West Virginia's WMA's are a sportsman's dream.

July 11, 2007
MUSSEL RESTORATION
You may never see them, but mussels are vital to river health.

July 4, 2007
LITTLE INDIAN CREEK WMA
A new hunting spot for Northern West Virginia

June 13, 2007
OUTDOOR WOMAN
It's women's day at Kanawha State Forest

June 6, 2007
TAKE A KID FISHING
No license?...no problem! Free Fishing Weekend is here.

May 30, 2007
BLIND ARCHER
With a little help from his friends...Bobby Brown hits the bullseye.

May 23, 2007
BOW TOURNAMENT
Archery In The Schools, it's tournament time.

May 16, 2007
BOATING SAFETY
Boating season is here, the DNR wants you to be safe.

May 9, 2007
TROUT STOCKING
Small trout, BIG potential. DNR & Trout Unlimited make it happen.

May 2, 2007
TROUT UNLIMITED
Over a million stocked. Trout Unlimited reaches a milestone.

April 18, 2007
SPRING GOBBLER SEASON
We're talking turkey. Spring Gobbler Season is here.

April 11, 2007
NEW RIVER WALLEYE
Supersize that fish. Check out The New River walleyes.

April 4, 2007
HUNTER'S EDUCATION CLASS
Learn from the experts, for free.

March 28, 2007
BEAR STUDY
The Mountain State's official animal is alive and well.

March 21, 2007
BLACK BEAR DEN
No Goldilocks, just the bears.

March 14, 2007
BAT PROTECTION
Protecting West Virginia's Big Eared Bats

March 7, 2007
WINTER BAT SURVEY
"To the bat cave!" In Pendleton County.

February 28, 2007
SPECIAL FISHING OPPORTUNITIES
Class Q fishing lakes will be stocked soon, don't miss out.

February 21, 2007
PIPESTEM BOW EVENT
Hey ladies! Spring is just around the corner, get ready for it at Pipestem State Park.

February 14, 2007
INDOOR ARCHERY
Don't let the cold keep you from shooting your bow, discover the great indoors.

February 7, 2007
PREDATOR HUNTING
West Virginia's predators are wiley, but you can still get the best of them.

January 31, 2007
RABBIT HUNTING
Deer season may be over, but small game season runs for another month.

January 24, 2007
2007 HUNTING AND FISHING SHOW
It's like an outdoor catalog come to life. Don't miss the show.

January 17, 2007
TROUT TAGGING
Tag! You're it! The DNR needs your help in tracking their trout.

January 10, 2007
RAISING TROUT
It takes a lot of money and man hours to raise trout, go inside the hatchery and see why.

January 3, 2007
TROUT STOCKING
Time to dust off your rod and reel, trout stocking season is here.

December 27, 2006
BEST OF WV WILDLIFE 2006
We've logged a lot of miles, and seen a lot of wildlife, join us for our best of 2006.

December 20, 2006
HOLIDAY BIRD FEEDERS
Wild birds need a Christmas feast too, find out how to set the table for them.

December 13, 2006
2007 WILDLIFE CALENDAR
The perfect gift for your outdoorsman, the new 2007 WV Wildlife Calendar is out.

December 6, 2006
WOMEN'S DEER HUNT
Deer hunting isn't just for guys, these gals could teach the men a thing or two.

November 29, 2006
EAGLE SCOUT
A Wood county Boy Scout gets soaked, and earns his Eagle Scout award.

November 22, 2006
WILD GAME COOKING
Tired of turkey? How about margarita venison. Join WVDNR's Mark Scott at the grill.

November 15, 2006
BUCK SEASON OPENS
It's a West Virginia tradition, bucks only gun season starts Monday.

November 8, 2006
MUSKY TAGGING
Musky with tatoos? Yep! Find out why the WV DNR tags these river predators.

November 1, 2006
HUNTERS HELPING THE HUNGRY
Make your extra deer meat go further than you ever thought possible.

October 25, 2006
BIRD DOG
This dog WILL hunt. Find out why from DNR Director and bird dog expert Frank Jezioro.

October 18, 2006
CATCH A DREAM
One child's dream becomes a reality thanks to a great organization.

October 11, 2006
BOW SEASON
Bow season starts this weekend, and your chance for a big buck is excellent.

October 4, 2006
BOW FITTING
To have any success bow hunting, let an expert fit you and your bow.

September 27, 2006
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF HUNTING AND FISHING
West Virginia's hunting and fishing heritage plays a huge role in the state's economy.

September 20, 2006
NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAYS
Come enjoy everything outdoors at National Hunting and Fishing Days.

September 13, 2006
OUTDOOR YOUTH CHALLENGE
A great competition designed to introduce kids to outdoor activities.

September 6, 2006
ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS 100th
100 schools in 2 years, The Archery In The Schools program is right on target.

August 30, 2006
OUTDOOR WOMAN
It's not always easy to find someone to teach you how to fly fish or bag a buck. Now, for women, there is help. Learn how you can become an outdoor woman.

August 23, 2006
INTRODUCING KIDS TO SHOOTING SPORTS
Teaching kids about hunting, before they hit the woods.

August 16, 2006
HUNTERS EDUCATION CLASS
Whether they want to hunt or not, you children may really enjoy picking up a shooting sport.

August 9, 2006
BAT STUDY
You've seen our West Virginia Wildlife report on bat studies, but chances are you may not know *why* biologists spend so much time checking out these hairy scary mammals.

August 2, 2006
BAT STUDY
Chances are if you walk into the woods in the Mountain State, you're hanging with bats. Visit with one of the tree dwelling bats the DNR is studying.

July 26, 2006
BARN OWLS 2
Ten years ago, you didn't see too many barn owls prowling the skies in West Virginia. Now the birds are flourishing. Here's more on the DNR's study on these unique birds.

July 19, 2006
BARN OWLS
They are the silent assassins of the skies. Barn owls are alive and well in the Mountain State. Take a look at these amazing animals.

July 12, 2006
WOODRUM LAKE
The waters are rising in Clay county, but this time, that's a good thing. Woodrum Lake is getting closer to re-opening.

July 5, 2006
BAT STUDY 2
Tracking a bat population is hard work. Making sure an endangered bat population grows is a whole different story. Go with us to a Big Ear bat cave in Pendleton county where the DNR is working to protect the endangered animals.

June 21, 2006
CRANBERRY RIVER 2
Summer is officially here, which means it's time to cool off and have some fun. How about heading up to the Cranberry River for some trout fishing.

June 14, 2006
CRANBERRY RIVER
Putting trout in rivers and lakes all over the state is hard work. That's where trout unlimited comes in. See how a partnership between TU and the Division of Natural Resources is working to make fishing better.

June 7, 2006
FREE FISHING WEEKEND
Now is the time to test the fishing waters. It's free fishing weekend in West Virginia.

May 31, 2006
LEARNING IN THE OUTDOORS
School ends for most students this week, but for some, the learning is just beginning. Meet a woman who spends time every year bringing the outdoors to her students.

May 24, 2006
ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS
We check in with students from the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind to see how they did in the first annual Archery in the Schools tournament.

May 17, 2006
NEW LAKE
If you're looking for a new fishing hole but don't want to drive hours to get to it, you're in luck. We'll show you a new lake in Clay county.

May 10, 2006
WILDLIFE LANDSCAPING
So you want to plant a garden that will be sure to attract tons of wildlife, but can't afford a landscaper to come do it for you. Don't worry, you're in luck. Meet a woman with the answers you need.

May 3, 2006
WILDLIFE GARDEN
Thousands of us are ready and raring to go out into their gardens and do some planting. But did you know what you plant now can pay off big time when it comes to attracting wildlife to your yard?

April 26, 2006
HUMMINGBIRD
You see them come through every spring and stay through the summer. Learn more about the ruby throated hummingbird.

April 12, 2006
SPRING TURKEY SEASON
The spring gobbler season is right around the corner. Get some insight on the wiley animals.

April 5, 2006
FISH FACTS
There are a lot of fish tales out there, but you might be surprised to find out how biologists get their information.

March 29, 2006
BEAR FIELD TRIP
Seeing is beliving, especially when you're doing something for the first time. Go along with some middle school teachers and get the experience of a lifetime.

March 22, 2006
BABY BEARS
Spring is here and the wildlife in the state is starting to stir. Go to a bear den where some baby cubs are about to see the world for the first time.

March 15, 2006
FUR AUCTION
There's kind of a lull for hunters right now, but that doesn't mean it's all over for trappers. Take a look at the just completed winter fur auction.

March 8, 2006
CLASS Q FISHING
The trout are biting right now and families all over the state are taking advantage of a chance to get their kids out in prime fishing locations.

March 1, 2006
SPRING WILDLIFE
With warmer weather is right around the corner, many of us will get out and enjoy spring. Many of the state's wildlife will also be looking forward to sunny days.

February 22, 2006
CYOTE CALLING
Ask almost any DNR employee and they'll tell you cyotes are the hot topic amoung hunters all over our state. Learn some tips on how you can call the pesky predators in and how the DNR is helping hunters learn the tricks.

February 15, 2006
SUTTON LAKE FISHING
Just in time for the trout season, one of the state's most popular fishing spots gets a major facelift. See the improvements to the Sutton Lake tailwaters.

February 8, 2006
SCORING BUCKS
Buck season may be over but it's not too late to get your best racks measured for a shot at the record books.

February 1, 2006
GROUND HOG DAY
We'll know soon how long winter will last in West Virginia. Thursday is Ground Hog Day. Take a sneak peak at French Creek Freddie's forecast.

January 25, 2006
HUNTING & FISHING SHOW
Here's some good news for all you outdoor lovers out there. The annual Charleston Hunting and Fishing Show is this weekend. Take a sneak peak.

January 18, 2006
BUILDING A LAKE 2
A partnership between the federal government and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is providing big dividends for outdoor lovers in the state.

January 11, 2006
BUILDING A LAKE
There will soon be a new place to drop a line and catch some fish in West Virginia. We'll go to Hardy county to take a look at the new site.

January 4, 2006
BIRD BRAINED
Now that it's winter, it's time to think about the wild birds of West Virginia and how you can help them survive the harsh weather. Learn how to keep the birds coming to your feeder this winter.

December 21, 2005
HUNTERS HELPING
This is the season of giving, and for some lucky young men, the right group of folks donated their time this month to give them a day to remember.

December 14, 2005
BACK THE BROOKIE
Trout Unlimited's Back The Brookie program goes a long way towards restoring West Virginia's only native trout in mountain waters.

December 7, 2005
LIFETIME LICENSE
Now is the time to start thinking about the ideal christmas present for that little bouncing baby girl or boy in your life. Here's a great gift idea for that future hunter or angler.

November 30, 2005
WILDLIFE CALENDAR
If you're looking for a perfect gift for the outdoor lover in your family, we have just the ticket. Take a look at the 2006 Wildlife Calendar.

November 23, 2005
BUCK $EASON
So far it's been a very successful buck season-hunters seem very happy. And, the state treasurer's office should be pretty happy, too.

November 16, 2005
BUCK SEASON
The day buck hunters across the state wait for is right around the corner. It should be a banner year for bucks.

November 9, 2005
BROOK TROUT
Most anglers are very familiar with the DNR's program stocking rainbow, golden and brown trout in our streams. Now it's time to learn more about brook trout.

November 2, 2005
HUNTERS HELPING THE HUNGRY
The holidays are right around the corner, and so is your chance to take part in the season of giving. The annual hunters helping the hungry program is in it's 14th year. Thanks to you, half a million servings of deer meat has been given to families that really need the help.

October 26, 2005
FALL TROUT STOCKING
If you're one of those folks who put their fishing poles away until next spring because you thought there weren't any trout out there, think again. There are some monster trout biting right now, right here in West Virginia.

October 19, 2005
BIRD DOG
Hunters are already hitting the woods but other's are waiting for bird season to open. Some tips on training a bird dog.

October 12, 2005
BOW HUNTERS HEAVEN
One of the biggest times of the year for bowhunters is right around the corner - opening weekend. Great not only for hunters, but everyone in the state.

October 5, 2005
MORE ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS
Bow season opens in a week and a half and interest in archery is at an all time high. That's thanks in part to the Division of Natural Resources Archery in the Schools program. As Patrick McMurtry explains, every kid in the state can have the chance to pick up a bow and a lifetime hobby.

September 28, 2005
ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS
The newest program at the West Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is actually making history. See how hearing impaired students are hitting bullseyes with a little help from the DNR.

September 21, 2005
HUNTING AND FISHING DAYS
If you're into the outdoors in anyway, this coming weekend is big. The DNR's annual National Hunting and Fishing Show kicks off Saturday at Stonewall Jackson Lake Resort and State Park. Patrick McMurtry gives you a preview.

September 14, 2005
SPORTING CLAYS
Don't be surprised if you hear the sound of shotguns going off even though hunting season is still a ways away. Patrick McMurtry introduces you to the sport of sporting clays.

September 7, 2005
FISHING
There are some changes in store for anglers fishing for those trophy bass. Now you can get your catch certified and still turn the fish back into the water.

August 31, 2005
BLACK BEARS
There's still a few weeks left in summer, but for DNR biologists, this is the prime time to study black bears. Patrick McMurtry takes you to the hills of Kanawha county and the black bear living there.

August 24, 2005
CANAAN VALLEY WETLANDS
West Virginia is the Mountain State, but did you know it has some of the more unique wetlands in the country? There's even a valley 3,000 feet in the air. Patrick McMurtry takes you to one of the highest valleys in the country.

August 17, 2005
DRAGONFLIES
They probably scared you as a kid, but dragonflies are harmless and actually, very interesting. Find out more about one of the oldest creatures on earth.

August 10, 2005
ARCHERY AND KIDS
Looking for something to do that both you and your kids will enjoy? The Division of Natural Resources has a suggestion about how you can introduce your children to archery.

August 3, 2005
The Mountain State is full of wetlands, home to a diverse population of plants and animals. Join us and explore one swamp you and your family will love.

July 27, 2005
You see them come through every spring and stay through the summer. Learn more about the ruby throated hummingbird.

July 20, 2005
It's an invasion thousands of West Virginians look forward to every year. The ruby throated hummingbirds are back and you'll see them like you've never before.

July 13, 2005
One of the top wildlife centers in the country could be the best kept secret in West Virginia.

July 6, 2005
One of the oldest animals on the face of the earth is now swimming in the waters of the Mountain State. Meet the shovel nose sturgeon.

June 29, 2005
One of the more popular programs the DNR provides for kids is their conservation camps. See the Junior Conservation Camp at Cedar Lake.

June 22, 2005
Calling all women. The DNR wants you to get outdoors. We'll tell you how you can become an outdoors woman.

June 15, 2005
Watching over the state's natural resources and the environment can be a cooperative venture. That kind of attitude provides big dividends for wildlife and outdoors lovers alike.

June 8, 2005
Want to go fishing but don't have a license? Learn how you can do that "legally" on West Virginia Wildlife.

June 1, 2005
He was the original crocodile hunter. You'll meet Jim Fowler on West Virginia Wildlife.

May 25, 2005
Anyone casting a line would love to find an 8 pound bass on the end when they reel it in. See how the DNR keeps track of the bass population.

May 18, 2005
There's nothing like landing a trophy bass. Find out what the DNR is doing to make sure there are plenty of bass to go around.

May 11, 2005
Spring is here and that means anglers all over the state are hitting the waters to do a little fishing. Go bass fishing on Stonewall Jackson Lake.

May 4, 2005
Some of the fiercest fish in the world are swimming around right here in West Virginia. Learn more about the magnificent musky.

April 27, 2005
Some of the best musky fishing in the world is right in your own backyard. Find out where the legendary fish are biting.

April 20, 2005
Turkey hunters, your shot to get your first gobbler of the year is right around the corner. Patrick McMurtry has some tips and more.

April 13, 2005
Spring turkey season is right around the corner and in this West Virginia Wildlife report, Patrick McMurtry explains how the DNR determines when you can hunt these majestic birds.

April 6, 2005
There's great news for anyone who buys a hunting or fishing license in West Virginia. No more lines, hassels or worrying about lost licenses. Patrick McMurtry shows you the Division of Natural Resources new point of sale system you'll be wild about.

March 30, 2005
It's not often your child's school is able to teach them something that could help them become hunters, but that's just one of the benefits of the Division of Natural Resources Archery in the Schools program. Patrick McMurtry takes a look at this unique opportunity on West Virginia Wildlife.

March 23, 2005
The warm spring weather is drawing people to their favorite trout stream hoping to hook a nice rainbow or brookie. Thanks to the hard work of volunteers and fish biologists there's a good chance the waters you fish will have trout ready to jump on your line.

March 16, 2005
The end of winter means trout fishing season is here. The Division of Natural Resources stocks a ton of trout throughout the state, but in this West Virginia Wildlife Report, I'll show you one area you can fish that's too tough even for the DNR.

March 9, 2005
The Department of Natural Resources is continuing to tweak its proposal to raise license fees. If they can't raise the cost to hunt and fish slightly in West Virginia, some of your favorite programs may be cut.

March 2, 2005
Black bears are among the most loved, and most reclusive, animals in our state. Tracking them takes a lot of time and effort, but, the dnr is taking the field research to new levels in our woods.

February 23, 2005
BLACK BEAR RESEARCH
The W.Va. DNR is back checking on the health of some now yearling cubs that we looked at last year. They're putting transmitters in them. Pretty soon, they'll be on their own.

February 16, 2005
CONSERVATIONIST
The day comes for every athlete--retirement. But for former Daytona 500 winner Ward burton, life after NASCAR is very rewarding. He's made the transition from racer to conservationist.

February 9, 2005
TOUGH DECISION
The Division of Natural Resources needs to do something it hasn't done in more than 15 years -- raise fees.

February 2, 2005
WV DNR WANTS YOUR THOUGHTS
The cost of hunting and fishing could go up but you have a chance to sound off.

January 26, 2005
HUNTING AND FISHING SHOW
The Charleston Civic Center will be transformed into a mecca for wildlife enthusiasts.

January 19, 2005
WILDLIFE IN THE CLASSROOM
Taking wildlife to the classroom is a great way to make an impression on young minds.

January 12, 2005
BIRD FEEDERS
Get the bird feeders full and the birds will reward you. Get the right feeder on West Virginia Wildlife.

January 5, 2005
BIRD BRAINED
It's time to think about the wild birds of West Virginia and how you can help them survive the harsh weather.

December 22, 2004
OWL RESEARCH
They fit in the palm of your hand, but finding the Saw-whet owl in West Virginia can be tough. Find out more about this adorable owl.

December 15, 2004
SAW-WHET OWL
Hundreds of the cutest owls you'll ever see call West Virginia home, at least for a few months. Meet the saw whet owl on West Virginia Wildlife.

December 8, 2004
WHEELCHAIR HUNT
He's an inspiration to hunters all over the state. Meet a man who hits the woods in a wheelchair.

December 1, 2004
WILD WONDERFUL GIFT
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for someone wild and wonderful in your life? You'll find it here on West Virginia Wildlife.

November 24, 2004
DEER CONTROL
The DNR is helping landowners overrun with deer get control of their property.

November 17, 2004
DEER MANAGEMENT
Increasing the deer harvest is an important way to make hunting more enjoyable.

November 10, 2004
PADDLEFISH
They've been around a thousand years but you've probably never seen them swimming in our rivers. Meet one of the Mountain State's oldest species.

November 3, 2004
RUT
People all over the state are getting ready for the best deer hunting of the season. For the next six weeks you'll probably see more deer than any other time. It's called the rut.

October 27, 2004
COOKING WILD GAME
It's a meal fit for a king. We'll tell you how to cook a royal feast with wild game.

October 20, 2004
HUNTERS HELPING
Find out how you can help feed a needy family just by hunting.

October 13, 2004
TREE STANDS
We're taking you to new heights.

October 6, 2004
BOW HUNTING
Bow hunting's been around since cave men roamed the earth. I'll show you just how much the sport has changed and how you can get involved.

September 29, 2004
YOUTH HUNTS
Give your kids a priceless gift that can last a lifetime. Go on a Youth Hunt with West Virginia Wildlife.

September 22, 2004
HUNTING AND FISHING DAY
More than 100 vendors will be on hand at Stonewall Jackson Resort State Park. All about National Hunting and Fishing Day on West Virginia Wildlife.

September 15, 2004
HUNTERS SALUTE THIS MAST
A West Virginia hunters most valuable resource will soon be released. It's a special guidebook to the fields and woods that is required reading for hunters.

September 8, 2004
MUSSEL BEACH
A lot of people want big muscles, but did you know some of the biggest mussels are in West Virginia rivers? Find out why some people are stealing these animals from our streams and rivers on West Virginia Wildlife.

September 1, 2004
MIGHTY MUSSEL
They're probably the oldest animals in the river. Meet the Mighty mussel with West Virginia Wildlife.

August 25, 2004
KING OF THE STREAM
Whether you call them Allegheny Alligator, Devil Dog, Mollyhugger, Snot Otter or Mud Dog, it's all the same to the Hellbender. Patrick McMurtry tells you why they are important to West Virginia Wildlife.

August 18, 2004
HELLBENDERS
They're so ugly they're called Hellbenders. Patrick McMurtry takes you to meet the largest salamander in West Virginia.

August 11, 2004
ENVIROTHON
High school students from all over North America came to the Mountain State to test their enviromental knowledge against each other. We'll go behind the scenes of the Envirothon.

August 4, 2004
CHANGING SEASONS
Just like the seasons change, the exciting journeys on West Virginia Wildlife do too. Paul Bender is moving to Columbus, Ohio and says goodbye in his last West Virginia Wildlife report.

July 28, 2004
FISH STORIES
This is not another fish story, but fish are telling a tale about the quality of our streams and the news is not all good.

July 21, 2004
DARTERS AND MINNOWS
Giant minnows and colorful fish that look like they're from the tropics. You can find them in most any nearby stream.

July 14, 2004
A BIG BIRD COMEBACK
The Osprey, also known as the fish hawk, is making a come back in the Mountain State. I'll tell you how biologist's are doing it.

July 7, 2004
W.Va.'s TOP FISHERMAN
This angler needs no rod, no reel and never gets a license. Meet a rare bird of prey, the Osprey.

June 30, 2004
LURING MONEY FOR WILDLIFE
Buying a new fishing rod will do more than just catch fish. It can help to get a fish on your line.

June 23, 2004
FISH FACTORY
It's a hatchery that produces fish like a factory to bring more and bigger fish for our lakes and rivers.

June 16, 2004
KIDS FISH FREE
Fishing is family fun and affordable as kids can fish for free.

June 9, 2004
FREE FISHING
Go ahead and fish with no license and without breaking the law. Paul Bender shows you how.

June 2, 2004
PREHISTORIC FISH II
It's like a scene out of Jurassic Park. I'll show you how the DNR is bringing back a fish that dates back almost to the dinosaurs.

May 26, 2004
PREHISTORIC FISH
A fish that is related to the shark and swimming in our rivers, but no need to worry. The Paddlefish has a nose that would make Pinocchio proud.

May 19, 2004
TROUT TRAIN
It's the only way to stock some remote sections of West Virginia and it makes for a great wilderness fishing experience.

May 12, 2004
ME AND MY ARROW
Students are yelling "bullseye" in gym class. Bows and arrows are coming to a school near you in the the Archery In The Schools program.

May 5, 2004
PRETTY FLY FOR A FISHIN' GUY
Looking for a different trout fishing experience? It's prime time for fly fishing and we'll hit the stream for a different way to fish all year round.

April 28, 2004
WATER WITH A TWIST OF LIME
Acid pollution has severely degraded miles of streams in West Virginia. Restoring those waterways means there will be more streams for trout fishing.

April 21, 2004
TALKIN' TURKEY
125,000 turkeys await hunters as the spring gobbler hunting season gets underway. We take to the woods to find wild turkey.

April 14, 2004
CANARIES OF THE MARSH
Why are researchers listening for frogs? They tell us a lot about the environment.

April 7, 2004
THE BAD BOY OF THE BOGS
We'll hop to the wetlands to find frogs.

March 31, 2004
TRACKING W.Va. BEARS
We'll go into a bear den and find out how bear research benefits you.

March 24, 2004
THE 'BARE' FACTS
Meet a proud mom and her cubs as we learn more about West Virginia's state animal, the black bear.

March 17, 2004
REAL LIFE LEARNING
What child is not facinated with wild animals? The Division of Natural Resources is making learning about our wildlife fun.

March 10, 2004
TALKIN' TURKEY
If you have an opinion about hunting and fishing in the Mountain State, here's your chance to speak up.

March 3, 2004
TROUT JUST WAITING FOR YOUR HOOK
Trout fishing doesn't have to involve a several hour drive to a mountains. You might be surprised where the fish await your hook.

February 25, 2004
FINDING FISH IN TREES
Your Christmas tree that once brought joy to your home can make you very happy again, if you're a fisherman.

February 18, 2004
RESEARCH TO HELP BATS
Bats may make you squirm, but actually they are very important. Paul Bender tells you what researchers are doing to protect bats on West Virginia Wildlife.

February 11, 2004
HOLY HIBERNATION, PAUL! TO THE BAT CAVE!
As the only mammal that can fly, bats get a bad rap. Paul Bender heads underground to a cave in search of bats.

February 4, 2004
SOUNDS LIKE A WINNER-SCORING DEER
Is your buck officially big? Scoring your deer and putting your big buck in West Virginia's record book.

January 28, 2004
WILDLIFE RESOURCES MEANS BIG BUCKS
Visitors flock to the Mountain State to enjoy our wildlife. 900 million dollars worth of enjoyment.

January 21, 2004
TROUT FISHING IN W.VA.
Some of the best trout fishing in the east is right here in West Virginia.

January 14, 2004
TROUT STOCKING SEASON
Trout stocking season is here and we will show you the fishing hot spots.

January 7, 2004
RAISING TROUT
One million fish being raised for one purpose, to be caught. We'll go to the Bowden Fish Hatchery.

December 24, 2003
HUNTING GOURMET MEALS
You can turn your hunt into a gourmet meal by learning the right way to cook wild game.

December 17, 2003
BIRD FEEDER-BIRD WATCHER
Bird feeding is big in West Virginia. Learn some tricks and find out how it is helping nursing home patients.

December 10, 2003
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Hundreds of people across West Virginia will be scanning the skies and counting birds.

December 3, 2003
ANTLERLESS DEER SEASON
Reducing the deer herd helps farmers and brings a bonanza to hunters.

November 26, 2003
DEER MANAGEMENT
Controling the state's deer herd cannot be done without hunters.

November 19, 2003
WOMEN HUNTERS
Hunting for these women is a passion. Yes, we did say women. Learn why these ladies head into the woods.

November 12, 2003
WOMEN BIRD HUNTERS
There are only a handful of women bird hunters in the state. I'll take you to the woods for one woman's love for the outdoors, her dogs and bird hunting.

November 5, 2003
ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS
Bows and Arrows are coming to a school near you in a new and exciting educational program.

October 29, 2003
A DISABILITY WON'T PREVENT HUNTING
Paralyzed from the shoulders down, but that doesn't stop this man from hunting. An amazing story and how others can take advantage of hunting with a disability.

October 22, 2003
HUNTING FOR THE HUNGRY
Last year hunters donated an astounding 80,000 pounds of deer meat to the hungry of West Virginia. It's a good cause and everyone can get involved whether you are a hunter or not.

October 15, 2003
EVERYONE CAN SHOOT A BULL'S EYE
As the fall archery season opens, the sport isn't just for hunters anymore. For many, it has become a year-round activity.

October 8, 2003
STOPPING FISH IN THEIR WAKE
Meet some long distance swimmers and find out more about fishing the Ohio River.

October 1, 2003
KIDS ONLY HUNTING DAY
Hunting season is almost here, but kids get an early start. Find out more about a special hunting day, just for kids.

September 24, 2003
OHIO RIVER FISHING
Where are there more fish than you can shake a rod at? In our own backyard on the Ohio River.

September 17, 2003
HUNTERS WANT 'EM BIG
It's every hunters dream, a buck with a huge rack, but there is more to deer antlers than meets the eye.

September 10, 2003
WILDLIFE CENTER
Would you like to be a part of West Virginia's wild animal action? It's just a short drive away. We'll take a short tour of the state's Wildlife Center.

September 3, 2003
SALAMANDERS: THE CANARIES OF STREAMS
It's amazing what little creatures are in our streams and the impact that they have on wildlife. We have a peek at small stream ecology and how the DNR monitors their health.

August 27, 2003
TURTLE POWER
Turtles are found on both land and in the water in West Virginia. We'll watch them come out of their shells, as the DNR learns more about them.

August 20, 2003
MUSKIE RESEARCH
Are you fishing for facts about muskie? Climb on board as I show you what the W.Va. DNR is doing to make your fishing experience better.

August 13, 2003
VICIOUS FISH-ANGLERS DREAM
It's the barracuda of West Virginia and an anglers dream to catch. I'll take you to the Buckhannon River for muskie.

August 6, 2003
FREE MAGAZINE
West Virginia has an abundance of diverse wildlife. The Division of Natural Resources offers a magazine dedidcated to our animals. And you can get it free.

July 30, 2003
RATTLESNAKE RESEARCH
Most people could do without rattlesnakes , but they are actually very important to the life of our forests. That is why the W. Va. DNR is studying these creatures.

July 23, 2003
THE SNAKE LADY OF WEST VIRGINIA
Snakes slither through the hills of West Virginia and while most run, one woman purposely tries to get up close and personal with them.

July 16, 2003
TAGGING FISH
Catch a fish and win a reward, and here is the intesting twist, the size of the fish doesn't even matter.

July 9, 2003
A "SHOCKING" FISH TALE
You will be "shocked" to learn how the Division of Natural Resources is catching fish. I've got the electrifying news as we hit the lake.

July 2, 2003
FISHING IS FAMILY FUN
If you're looking for a fun family activity that the kids will love, why not take them fishing. I've got a great spot to catch fish.