As sportsmen and women, it’s part of our responsibility as ethical wildlife conservationists to give back to the lifestyle and heritage of hunting as much as possible. Whether it’s through mentoring, teaching the arts of outdoor pursuits, donating time or money to conservation and public land access – we must all share the load. Every year at this time, I dedicate these words and this column to a WVDR sponsored cause that makes a whole lot of sense and checks all the boxes labeled – giving back. Here are some words about the program.

Hunters and their families are not the only West Virginians who benefit from the state’s abundant supply of wild game. The DNR-sponsored Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) Program processes deer for needy families and individuals in the Mountain State…read more