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West Virginia’s two-week buck firearms season opens Nov. 24 and runs through Dec. 7 in most counties. Hunters must purchase licenses and stamps before the season begins and follow updated safety regulations.
Volunteer-organized Upshur County Trails have drawn more hikers, runners and cyclists in recent years, hosting school meets and regional visitors. The all-volunteer group is fundraising to support trail projects and local racing teams.
Canaan Valley Resort completed $6 million in snowmaking and grooming upgrades, including a new pump house and a modern groomer, to improve snow quality and consistency this winter. The improvements aim to extend reliable ski conditions across 47 trails and 850 acres.
Tickets are now on sale online for the quarter-mile sled run at Blackwater Falls State Park, the longest on the East Coast. The run opens Dec. 18, 2025, and sessions run Thursdays through Sundays, weather permitting, through March 8, 2026.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is stocking thousands of trout, including 6,500 pounds of trophy-size fish, for its annual Monster Trout Contest. Anglers who catch tagged fish can enter a prize drawing; entries are due Nov. 21.
A hunter in Dolly Sods discovered a World War II–era mortar shell last week. The U.S. Forest Service and local responders verified the ordnance and safely disposed of it within 24 hours; officials say unexploded munitions can still be found in the area.
Upshur County marked an official Mountaineer Mile trail at Upshur County Recreation Park in Tennerton, part of a statewide effort encouraging West Virginians to walk at least one mile daily and build healthier habits.
Governor Patrick Morrisey is urging travelers to enjoy the extended fall season in West Virginia, with 20% off three-night stays at state park lodges and a live leaf tracker to help plan the trip. Offers run through Dec. 30, 2025 (excluding Thanksgiving).
West Virginia’s fall turkey season begins Oct. 11, with three segments offering hunting opportunities across all 55 counties and additional weeks in select counties. Hunters must follow bag limits, hours and licensing rules.
