The Mountain State is rich in natural resources and is home to a strong sportsmen’s community. Intrenched in the Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia has the highest average elevation of any state east of the Mississippi River. West Virginia is renowned for its natural beauty including the Monongahela National Forest, the New River, and the Cranberry Glades. For anglers, there are thousands of miles of trout streams located throughout the state that offer quality rainbow, brown, and brook trout fishing opportunities. Iconic species pursued by hunting in the Mountain State include white-tailed deer, black bears, wild turkeys, wild boar, and ruffed grouse.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in West Virginia, please contact:
West Virginia State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Senator
Shelley Moore Capito
Co-Chair: Senator
Joe Manchin III
Representative
Carol Miller
Representative
Alex Mooney
West Virginia Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Governor
Jim Justice
West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
Senator
Bill Hamilton
Delegate
Mark Dean
News Alerts
Oct 10 2023
Governors Across the Southeast Recognize the Contributions of Sportsmen and Women to Conservation
Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, sportsmen and women across the nation celebrated...
Oct 02 2023
Urban Archery Seasons Provide Expanded Hunting Opportunities in the Southeast
Why It Matters: As deer seasons are opening across the Southeast, sportsmen and women...
Sep 19 2023
New Sportsmen’s Caucus Leader Added in West Virginia
Why It Matters: Hailing from a region of the Mountain State with a particularly...
Apr 24 2023
CSF-Backed Bills Enacted in West Virginia
Why It Matters: Signed into law by Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Jim Justice,...
Nov 07 2022
What Mississippi’s Youth Deer Season Means to Me
Why It Matters: States have recognized the importance of providing positive outdoor recreation experiences...
Feb 22 2021
Sportsmen’s Caucus Leads Effort to Legalize Online Raffles in West Virginia
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn February 12, West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Aug 17 2020
West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Adds New Co-Chairs
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorRecently, the bicameral and bipartisan West Virginia Legislative...
Mar 30 2020
West Virginia: 2020 Legislative Updates
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director Many pro-sportsmen’s bills were signed into law during...
Mar 16 2020
West Virginia: Pro-Sportsmen’s Bills Advance to Governor’s Desk
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn March 7, two important bills for sportsmen...
Nov 04 2019
West Virginia: Governor’s One Shot Hunt Raises Funds for Hunters Helping the Hungry
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn October 26-27, the 13th Annual Governor’s One...
Apr 08 2019
West Virginia: Pro-Sportsmen’s Bills Signed into Law
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerWest Virginia’s 2018 regular session concluded with many...
Feb 11 2019
West Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Meeting in Charleston
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn February 6, the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s...
Nov 05 2018
West Virginia: CSF Staff Attends Governor’s One Shot Hunt
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn October 26 - 27, the 12th Annual...
Mar 30 2018
West Virginia: Public Lands Sunday Hunting Bill Signed into Law
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn March 27, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor...
Mar 23 2018
West Virginia: Nonresident Student License Bill Advances
By John Culclasure Central Appalachian States ManagerOn March 20, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Jim...
Mar 08 2018
West Virginia: Public Lands Sunday Hunting Legislation Headed to Governor’s Desk
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerLegislation to expand Sunday hunting opportunities in West...
Mar 01 2018
West Virginia: Sunday Hunting Legislation and Other Sportsmen’s Bills Advance
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States CoordinatorWith the end of the 2018 legislative session...
Feb 08 2018
West Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Breakfast in Charleston
On February 7, the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a policy breakfast at...
Sep 28 2017
West Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Pig Roast in Charleston
On September 17, the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a pig roast at...
Apr 27 2017
West Virginia: Sunday Hunting Legislation Signed into Law
On April 24, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 345 into...
Apr 20 2017
West Virginia: Legislature Adjourns with Successes for Sportsmen
In West Virginia, two major pro-sportsmen’s bills were recently signed into law, and a...
Apr 13 2017
West Virginia: Sunday Hunting Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk
Legislation to expand Sunday hunting opportunities in West Virginia has passed both legislative chambers...
Mar 23 2017
West Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Breakfast in Charleston
On March 22, the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a breakfast event in...
Mar 16 2017
West Virginia: Sunday Hunting Legislation Passes Senate
Legislation to expand Sunday hunting opportunities in West Virginia cleared the first major hurdle...
Feb 16 2017
West Virginia: Governor Justice Joins Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
On February 9, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation welcomed Governor Jim Justice as the 28th...
Nov 17 2016
West Virginia: Sunday Hunting Passes in 11 Counties
Sunday hunting was on the ballot in 11 West Virginia counties this November, and...
Nov 03 2016
West Virginia: Governor’s One Shot Hunt Supports Local Food Shelters
On October 19-21, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Southeastern States Director Bee Frederick and Central...
Oct 20 2016
West Virginia: Sunday Hunting on the Ballot in Nine Counties
On November 8, voters in nine West Virginia counties will decide whether to allow...
Sep 22 2016
West Virginia: CSF Participates in Committee Hearing on Sunday Hunting
On September 20, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Central Appalachian States Coordinator John Culclasure testified...
Nov 05 2015
West Virginia Governor’s One Shot Hunt Benefits Local Food Shelters
On October 23-25, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, Co-Chair of the Governors Sportsmen’s...
Oct 23 2015
West Virginia Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Clay Shoot
Following an initial meeting, the bipartisan and bicameral West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus continues...
Jun 11 2015
West Virginia Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Inaugural Meeting in Charleston
On June 8, the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus hosted their inaugural meeting at...
Latest policy updates
Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...
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Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
The practice of farming cervids (members of the deer family such as...
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In recent years many local governments have enacted vague, outdated laws banning...
During atypical social and economic times that devastate communities and states, some...
During unprecedented and devastating crises, some governors, through emergency powers granted to...
More than half of the states in this nation do not protect...
Recent advances in technology, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s), which can...
In an attempt to encourage novice hunter participation, many states now offer...
Several states have passed legislation that allows non-resident, full-time college students to...
In an effort to improve the quality of young people’s lives, several...
The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...
Reports and Data
Mar 05 2024
West Virginia: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
West Virginia: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - West Virginia
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - West Virginia
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — West Virginia
Annual spending by West Virginia sportsmen and women equals 40% of the state’s mining...
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