CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This weekend marks the annual gathering for the state’s largest hunting and fishing event. The West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show is now into its 37th year and will be this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
“If you want to get out and you’ve got cabin fever, just come on down to the show,” laughed Glen Jarrell, spokesman for the West Virginia Trophy Hunters Association.
Visitors can talk to hunting and fishing guides from all over the world about booking trips.
The event was started by a group or sportsmen nearly four decades ago who wanted to bring a quality show to West Virginia like those they had visited in other states. They wanted a show to feature outfitters from around the world offering hunting and fishing adventures. The show is the only event the West Virginia Trophy Hunters puts on each year and every member agrees to put their volunteer efforts into the long weekend.
“We really try to present a great quality show. Come on down, there’s something for everyone,” said Jarrell.
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Those on hand will have the opportunity to book hunting trips from the western U.S., Canada, and even African safaris. Various vendors offer taxidermy, apparel, hunting and fishing gear, and fishing outfitters from here in West Virginia as well as other parts of the United States will book fishing trips right on the show floor all weekend.
“We have a great display of boats out in the lobby. The Division of Natural Resources will be there if you want to talk with any of the law enforcement or wildlife guys, they’ll all be there,” he added.
Along with the opportunities to buy various items, the show is also a celebration of the outdoors. The West Virginia DNR will have certified scorers from Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young on hand and will be scoring antlers all weekend. Many of those mounted deer will be featured in the West Virginia Whitetail Hall of Fame. The display includes some of the biggest bucks ever killed in the Mountain State. Those who feature their buck in the display could qualify for a prizes in a drawing.
This year’s event will feature presentations from the Three Rivers Avian Center. Those on hand can get an up close look at eagles, hawks, owls and other large birds of prey. The Trophy Hunters also work to accommodate children as much as possible. Throughout the show there will be a Youth Outdoor Challenge featuring an opportunity for children to participate in activities to learn more about the outdoors.
West Virginia Outdoors will originate live from the show floor in a pre-recorded segment Friday to be aired Saturday morning statewide. There will also be a special live three-hour edition of West Virginia Outdoors from 9 a.m. to noon on the West Virginia DNR stage which can be heard on MetroNews flagship station 580 WCHS in Charleston. The stage will also be the venue for an array of seminars and interesting presentations all weekend for those on hand. It’s a popular centerpiece where show goers can relax and have a seat.
The stage will also be the site of the always popular charity auction on Saturday at 5 p.m. The auction always features an array of firearms along with various trips and other items donated by show vendors. Proceeds from both the charity auction, the silent auction, the show’s gate receipts, and vendor fees are all donated to causes benefiting conservation or youth outdoor education.
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Admission is $12 for those over the age of 12. Those age 12 and under are admitted free. The hours are noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – West Virginia lawmakers continued working as the Saturday midnight deadline approaches.
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The Senate passed 12 bills, including one requiring adult content websites to use age verification to block minors. Senators also passed a bill creating a Cold Case Task Force.
House Bill 49-90, targeting gift card crimes, and House Bill 54-37, the Vape Safety Act, also passed unanimously. All four bills now go to the House for concurrence.
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Delegates passed Alyssa’s Law, allowing teachers to wear mobile alert buttons that notify 9-1-1 and trigger a school lockdown in emergencies. The bill is named after a victim of the 2018 Parkland shooting.
Bill 4005, which clarifies jobs prohibited for workers under 16 — including bar work and logging — also passed. Both bills now head to Governor Patrick Morrisey’s desk.
Senate Bill 4 would require bystanders to stay at least 30 feet from first responders.
Senate Bill 75 would allow West Virginia law enforcement to cooperate with officers in bordering states. A bill from the Education Committee would allow teachers with at least 15 years of experience to become certified as school principals.
For more legislative coverage, go to our website at wdtv.com.
The West Virginia Mountaineers (10-3) welcome the Maryland Terrapins (10-5) to Kendrick Family Ballpark Tuesday afternoon the first encounter between the two programs since 2023 and the first meeting in Morgantown since 2018. The first pitch is set for 2:00 p.m. EST and the action will stream on ESPN+.
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The Mountaineers captured their fourth consecutive series of the season after taking two of the three games from Columbia over the weekend. West Virginia sophomore Matt Ineich and senior Brodie Kresser both blasted grand slams during the series. Ineich lifted WVU in game two with a walk-off grand slam in the 10th in game two, and Kresser ignited a 16-1 rout, capping a six-run second inning in the series finale.
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Gavin Kelly leads West Virginia at the plate with a .436 batting average with a Big 12 leading nine doubles. Ineich and senior Paul Schoenfeld has raked in a team-leading 16 RBI apiece, while senior Matthew Graveline has clubbed a team-high three home runs.
On the mound, West Virginia is expected to start sophomore David Hagen. The right-hander has made four appearances on the season, including one start. He last started in the home-opener against Ohio where he pitched two scoreless innings and recorded a strikeout to collect his first win of the season. He holds a 1.00 ERA with five strikeouts on the season.
After starting 3-4, Maryland is 7-1 in its last eight games. The Terrapins won two of three at UNC Wilmington in the season opening series, followed by a midweek win against Georgetown before getting swept at Louisiana. The Terps bounced back with a pair of midweek wins versus Delaware and swept a one-win Wagner team.
Junior Brayden Martin is batting a team-best .443 to go with four doubles and 12 RBI. Redshirt freshman Ryan Costello leads the Terps in home runs (9) and RBI (21) and is third in batting average at .328, while freshman Ty Kaunus has a team-high seven doubles and has .269 batting average.
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Maryland is scheduled to start freshman Nic Morlang. The right-hander has four appearances on the season, including four starts. He allowed five earned runs in his appearances, coinciding with his two starts, in six innings of work. In his last two appearances in relief, He’s allowed one earned run on five hits.
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West Virginia leads the all-time series 8-5, including a five-game winning streak over Maryland.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a series of parties in Morgantown over the weekend.
Morgantown police officers, West Virginia University Police and state police responded to reports of overcrowded parties, underage drinking, physical altercations and multiple injuries.
Morgantown Communications Director Brad Riffie said several citations were issued for open containers and underage consumption.
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Two large parties were dispersed and six arrests were made without incident.
None of the reported injuries are believed to be serious or life-threatening.
The Morgantown Fire Department assisted in the operations.
West Virginia Outdoors from 9 a.m. to noon on the West Virginia DNR stage which can be heard on MetroNews flagship station 580 WCHS in Charleston. The stage will also be the venue for an array of seminars and interesting presentations all weekend for those on hand. It’s a popular centerpiece where show goers can relax and have a seat.
