On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence is at the Summitt Bechtel Reserve for the Total Archery Challenge. The Total Archery Challenge is a nationwide event that tests the skills of archers on difficult terrain.

Chris Lawrence recaps a packed week for West Virginia’s outdoor scene, including interviews with record-setting anglers Jason Floyd and Seth Spry—who each landed new state-record fish. Plus, Chris digs into major updates from the DNR’s Natural Resources Commission meeting, including the removal of the youth hunting minimum age and new hybrid public meeting formats. Later, Game Bird Biologist Mike Peters shares insight on West Virginia’s wild turkey population trends and ongoing studies. All that and more from the mountain state’s favorite outdoor radio show!

On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence is in Franklin for this year's West Virginia Trout Fest. Join Chris as he talks with event organizers, sponsors, and other enthusiasts about trout fishing in West Virginia.

In this edition of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence chats with listener Calvin Grimm and Captain Adam DeLand about an unforgettable fishing trip on Lake Ontario, reeling in Browns, Coho, and Lake Trout. Hear how spring conditions create the perfect storm for success and learn about conservation efforts for Atlantic salmon. Later, Brad Reed, Executive Director of the West Virginia State Parks Foundation, joins Chris to discuss the foundation’s mission, recent improvements, and the future of West Virginia’s top-tier state park system. Plus, a preview of the upcoming West Virginia Trout Festival!

On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris talks with Jake Jenkins about the Youth Turkey Bash, Noah Hager talks about his exceptional pheasant-hunting dog, Arrow, and Jim Hedrick discusses a recent DNR trout study and recaps this year's Gold Rush.

Live from the brand-new Charleston studio, Chris Lawrence kicks off this week's West Virginia Outdoors with two jaw-dropping fish tales—one about a state-record tiger trout caught at Mannington Lake, and another about a hybrid striper returned to Tennessee waters despite breaking the record. Plus, DNR biologist Jeff Hansbarger joins the show to detail the flood damage to boat ramps across southern West Virginia and the new river access site in Clendenin. Chris also previews the upcoming spring gobbler season with DNR’s Mike Peters.

On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence talks with Ed McMinn from the WV Bowhunters Association about changes from the legislature concerning DNR's civil service protection. Also, Shon Butler from Longspur Tracking discusses a piece of legislation allowing drones and thermal imaging for tracking. And Mike Peters from the DNR talks about the upcoming gobbler season.

On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, join Chris Lawrence on the banks of the New River in Fayette County. Chris is joined by Larry Nibert of the West Virginia Experience as they discuss the ideal conditions for catching fish. Also, a preview of this year's Gold Rush with Jim Hedrick.

This week on West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence covers a wide range of topics. Ron Bierstine joins from Orleans County, New York, with a spring fishing update from Lake Ontario. WVU Rifle Coach Jon Hammond and shooter Natalie Perrin reflect on the Mountaineer rifle team's dramatic 20th national championship win. And retired DNR biologist Frank Gernacek shares insights from his latest rattlesnake research at Cooper’s Rock. From coldwater steelhead to high-caliber shooting and slithering reptiles—it’s all on this week’s show.

On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence talks turkey calls with Newman Brown from Run and Gun Game Calls. They discuss the nuances between different calls, the inconsistent quality of mass-produced calls, and the best way to use turkey calls while hunting.