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Residents across West Virginia and visitors to the state will soon have an opportunity to fish in public lakes, streams and rivers without paying for a fishing license.
From Saturday, June 7 to Sunday, June 8, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will host its annual Free Fishing Days event, the organization announced last week.
In order to fish in public bodies of water, the WVDNR requires residents ages 15 and older to obtain a fishing license each year, which can be purchased online. But on Free Fishing Days the division temporarily suspends this requirement.
In a May 22 press release, WVDNR Director Brett McMillion described the event as a way to bring people together and help more people experience fishing.
“Whether you’re introducing your kids to fishing for the first time or getting back out on the water with friends, this weekend is all about making memories in West Virginia’s great outdoors,” McMillion said.
Additionally, the WVDNR will host fishing derbies for youth ages 3 to 14 on June 7 at the Bowden Fish Hatchery in Randolph County and Little Beaver State Park in Raleigh County. This year marks the 30th year of the annual fishing derby event, according to Jim Hedrick, WVDNR hatchery program manager.
“The Bowden Fishing Derby has become a cherished tradition for many families — and parents who participated when they were young anglers are bringing their kids back to carry on the tradition,” Hedrick said in the press release. “As we celebrate the derby’s 30th anniversary, we hope to continue this legacy for years to come and inspire the next generation of anglers.”
For more information on Free Fishing Days and the annual derbies, visit the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources website.
This week, Inside Appalachia,, a hospital in Western North Carolina was bought out. Residents say the quality of care has gone down. Also, an immersion school in North Carolina is trying to revitalize the Cherokee language with the help of a printmaking class. And, a pair of artists follow cicada hatchings to make art from their shells.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsIn the early 20th century, the coal industry was booming in Appalachia. That made the region a destination for Black migrants from the Deep South, who were moving northward in search of new jobs. Black communities thrived in Appalachia during the boom. But as coal employment declined, Black coal camps began to dwindle. Now, a West Virginia man is reviving one of those coal camps — through farming. Tiara Brown reports with support from Black By God, the West Virginian.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Morning, we look at efforts to revitalize a former Black coal camp, plus hear from award-winning singer and songwriter Carrie Newcomer for our Song of the Week.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Morning, we learn about a group of bicyclists from the Cherokee Nation that embarks on an annual bike ride tracing the path of the Trail of Tears. Plus, we get some tips for summertime stargazing.
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