Episodes

  • September 6, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    September 6, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Sep 6 2025
    Chris Lawrence takes West Virginia Outdoors live to Stonewall Resort for National Hunting and Fishing Day. DNR Director Brett McMillian joins to discuss the event’s history, the move to early September, and why it draws thousands each year. Chris also spotlights the Hunters Helping the Hungry program with Alicia Bossi of the Mountaineer Food Bank, which has turned nearly 30,000 deer donations into 1.5 million meals. Legendary bowhunter Bob Delaney, now nearing 90, shares stories from Alaskan grizzly hunts to African safaris and explains his donation of taxidermy mounts to Stonewall’s wildlife exhibit. The show then looks ahead with 10th-grader Natalie Sims, fresh off her first turkey harvest, and her grandfather Ronnie Snedegar, who talks squirrel dogs, national titles, and mentoring youth hunters.
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    54 mins
  • August 30, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    August 30, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Aug 30 2025
    On this Labor Day weekend edition of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence hits the New River with guide Larry Nibert of The West Virginia Experience for a day of smallmouth action—joined by Chris’s daughter, who more than holds her own on the water. They discuss fishing conditions, tactics, and standout catches from a banner year. Later, Mike Peters from the West Virginia DNR previews the opening of dove and early Canada goose seasons, with insights into bird behavior and the best hunting spots across the state.
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    54 mins
  • August 16, 2025 West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    August 16, 2025 West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Aug 16 2025
    Today on WV Outdoors, my old buddy Pete Runyon with the Friends of the Tug Fork River talks about the upcoming tire cleanup and we'll visit with David Walls of Ridge Runner Rods about his work to custom build fishing rods.
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    54 mins
  • August 9, 2025 West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    August 9, 2025 West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Aug 9 2025
    In this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence talks with Nitro city’s Joe Stevens about the upcoming Ridenour Lake Catfish Tournament, then dives deep into trophy catfishing with state record holder and guide Justin Connor. Later, Captain Ed Goodson of the West Virginia DNR outlines why now is the perfect time to complete hunter education before the fall seasons. Finally, Eric Gladwell from the DNR shares exciting progress on restoring Red Creek’s water quality and aquatic life.
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    54 mins
  • July 12, 2025 West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    July 12, 2025 West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Aug 5 2025
    On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris speaks with three DNR members on their activities around the state. First, Dave Trader discusses recent rule changes between the DNR and the Legislature. Second, Dave Thorne talks about the DNR's recent efforts in habitat restoration in streams. Finally, Randy Kelley gives an update on the DNR's Elk Project.
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    54 mins
  • August 2, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    August 2, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Aug 2 2025
    On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris speaks with Jeffrey Lusk, the executive director of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, about new territories that are being added to the trails. He also talks with Brad Reed, the head of the WV State Parks Foundation, about their mission.
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    54 mins
  • July 26, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    July 26, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Jul 26 2025
    54 mins
  • 07-19-2025 WV Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    07-19-2025 WV Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Jul 19 2025
    On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, it's all about habitat management and invasive species. Chris talks with Kieran O'Malley from the West Virginia DNR, David Galusha with Cornerstone Habitat and Land Management, and Brad Blaine with Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever
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    54 mins