West Virginia
W. Va. Gov. Jim Justice to launch Senate bid to unseat Dem incumbent Joe Manchin: reports
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is gearing as much as launch a run for US Senate in 2024 in a bid to unseat longtime Democratic incumbent Joe Manchin.
The favored coal magnate, 71, is predicted to announce his marketing campaign Thursday at The Greenbrier, a luxurious resort he owns in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Politico reported.
Although the state is without doubt one of the reddest within the union — supporting Trump in 2020 by 39 factors — West Virginia has been represented within the Senate by Manchin since 2010. The favored incumbent has managed to hold on even because the celebration has largely collapsed elsewhere in his state, and has a protracted historical past of beating again GOP challengers.
Justice, who’s value lots of of tens of millions of {dollars}, is broadly considered because the celebration’s finest hope for unseating Manchin. Republicans think about the seat a should win of their effort to reclaim management of the USA Senate. Polls present Justice has larger approval scores amongst statewide Democrats than Manchin.
Manchin has not introduced his 2024 plans and has mentioned no determination will come till December.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that hunters harvested 17 percent more fall turkeys in 2024 compared to last year.
“West Virginia is truly a top destination for turkey hunting, and our thriving turkey populations are a testament to the success of sustainable wildlife management,” WVDNR Director Brett McMillion said. “These efforts ensure that hunters, whether seasoned or just starting out, can continue to enjoy abundant opportunities for years to come. We encourage everyone to experience the incredible hunting opportunities our state has to offer by purchasing a 2025 license and planning a trip in the new year.”
According to preliminary hunting data from the WVDNR’s electronic licensing and game checking system, fall turkey hunters harvested 1,130 birds in 2024 compared to 967 birds in 2023. The fall 2024 harvest was also 17 percent above the five-year average of 968 birds and similar to the 10-year average of 1,132 birds. Although fewer counties have a two-week season this year due to a lower spring harvest, the fall harvest was consistent with long-term averages.
Click here to download West Virginia’s 2025 fall turkey harvest numbers by county.
Fall turkey harvest numbers are influenced by hunter participation, but also depend on the current year’s brood production and mast conditions. This year’s brood survey results were 4.5 percent above last year’s and 5.1 percent above the five-year average, indicating that the 2024 harvest might be slightly above last year’s harvest.
Five out of six districts reported increased fall turkey harvest compared to last year. District 3 had the highest harvest with 289 birds, followed by District 1 with 191, District 4 with 180, District 2 with 169, District 5 with 160 and District 6 with 141.
Counties with the most harvests were Randolph County with 77, Nicholas with 66, Greenbrier with 57, Pocahontas with 53 and Mason with 41. All of these counties except Mason County had a four-week season.
All hunters 15 and older are required to have a valid West Virginia hunting license and valid form of identification while hunting, which can be purchased at license agents across the state or online at WVhunt.com.
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