What began as an intimate gathering of hunting and fishing enthusiasts has become the nation’s second-largest celebration of the two pastimes.
To what do I refer? West Virginia’s annual National Hunting and Fishing Days celebration, of course! This year’s event, scheduled for Sept. 27-28 at Stonewall Jackson Resort Park near Weston, promises to be as much fun as ever. Read all about it in this Sunday Gazette-Mail feature.Â
According to the almanac, summer turned to autumn about an hour ago. And even though hunters have been shooting doves and Canada geese since Sept. 1, the onset of fall means that hunting seasons have really, really “arrived.”
West Virginia’s first-ever September firearm season for black bears began Sept. 18 and will end Sept. 27. Duck season opens Oct. 1, and squirrel season comes in Oct. 11. Things really get hopping when the archery season for deer and bears commences Oct. 18.
Lots of opportunity, lots of fun. Be safe and enjoy.
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