The Potomac Highlands and surrounding territories in West Virginia contain many federal, state, and private fishing and hunting areas.   Probably the most notable is the Monongahela National Forest. Avid sportsmen (and women) in these specialties know they are in "Almost Heaven" when exposed to the bounty of wildlife existing here. 

The principle game and fish managers for these areas are The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources and the Monongahela National Forest Service.  There are two brochures that are "a must" for anglers and hunters.  They are the " 1998 West Virginia Fishing Regulations", and the "1998 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations" brochures.  They are published by the Division of Wildlife Resources Department of Natural Resources.

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources:

Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 23505 1-304 558-2771 or 1-304 637-0245

GAME, GUIDE SERVICES, OTHER LINKS:

Hunting:

The principle species that are hunted are deer, turkey, and bear.  Other species are also hunted depending on the season and endangered status.  Contact the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources and the Monongahela National Forest for full information on hunting areas, seasons, and the like.

 

Fishing:

        There are approximately 200 waters stocked with trout through out the state, as well as native brook trout streams,  which provide outstanding fishing opportunities.  The sport fish available in West Virginia are:

Black Bass, Muskellunge, Tiger Musky, Northern Pike, Walleye, Trout, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, and Sauger.

GUIDE SERVICES:

Hunting:

Elk River Trout Ranch, Montorville, WV 26282    1-304-339-6455

Smoke Hole Outfitters, Seneca Rocks, WV 26884

1-304-257-4442

 

Appalachian Fly Fishing, Pickens, WV, 26230   1-304-924-5855

       

       Elk Mountain Outfitters, Slaty Fork, WV,26291 1-304-572-3000

        Elk River Trout Ranch, Monterville, WV 26282   1-304-339-6455

        Smoke Hole Outfitters, Seneca Rocks, WV 26884  1-304-257-4442

        Tory Mountain Outfitters, Davis, WV 26260   1-304-259-5853

Other related Links:

       Wildlife Management Areas

        West Virginia State Wildlife Center

         Box 38 French Creek, WV 26218     1-304-924-6211

        The Wildlife Center is a modern facility displaying native and introduced state wildlife.  Open 9 a.m. to one hour before sunset. Admission ( only April 1---October 31) is:

Children under three: Free

Children three to fifteen: $1.00

Adults sixteen and over: $2.00

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