Cash Reward Offered For Information On Vandalism In The New River Gorge National Park
$1,000 is being offered for tips that lead to the conviction of those responsible for the defacement of the Long Point Trail.
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Christmas Trees Get Second Life As Fish Habitats
Thousands of old Christmas trees will be mulched or taken to the landfill in the weeks ahead. A program from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources aims to give our old decorations new life in local lakes and reservoirs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLearning To ID Local Trees And Creating Evergreen Fish Habitats This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from a West Virginia Division of Natural Resources biologist about a program to give new habitats to local fish with old Christmas trees, and from The Allegheny Front learning how to identify the trees around us.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHandmade Fly Fishing Rods And The World's Largest Tea Pot, Inside Appalachia
This week on Inside Appalachia, we visit with a West Virginia man who shows his love for fishing by building exquisite, handmade fly rods. It’s a long process, but he shares his knowledge with others. We also spill the tea on a classic roadside attraction in Chester, West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Bills Aim To Bolster Hunting, Fishing Access For West Virginians
Two bills under consideration in the West Virginia House of Delegates aim to reinforce hunting and fishing access within the state. They passed a House committee with majority support, and will each be referred to a second committee for further deliberation.
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Fish Consumption Advisory Implemented For Upper Mud Reservoir
The Mud River has long served as a fishing hub for southern West Virginia. But state health officials now advise residents to limit fish consumption from one of its reservoirs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsInterview With The Ichthyologist
They say there’s a lot of fish in the sea, but there’s also an awful lot of fish in the streams and rivers of Appalachia. A new book by fisheries research scientist, and WVU professor, Stuart Welsh showcases some of the lesser-known fish in the region. Bill Lynch spoke with Welsh about his book Hornyheads, Madtoms and Darters.
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