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  1. September 2, 2010
    Celebrate four holidays in less than a week during Septemberfest Fling at Blackwater Falls State Park Sept. 21-24

        DAVIS, W.Va. – Septemberfest means “mini-vacation.” Just as the brilliant colors of fall begin to appear,...

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  2. September 2, 2010
    Canaan Valley Lodge renovations won’t disrupt visitor experiences at four-season resort this year

        DAVIS, W.Va. – New rooms at Canaan Valley Resort State Park are in the planning stage, but fall and winter...

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  3. September 2, 2010
    Beech Fork State Park to host 2010 Heron Fest, Oct. 9

        BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. – Beech Fork State Park is gearing up for the 2010 “Heron Fest” to be held on Saturday...

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  4. September 2, 2010
    Early Antlerless Deer Archery and Muzzleloader Seasons to be held in September

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “Special antlerless deer seasons for archery and muzzleloader hunters will open on...

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  5. September 2, 2010
    Be a responsible and ethical hunter

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As hunters begin going afield scouting for that perfect spot, the West Virginia...

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  6. August 30, 2010
    Youth Waterfowl Season and Youth Small Game Season Dates Announced

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s youth waterfowl season has been set for Sept. 25, 2010, and the youth small game...

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  7. August 30, 2010
    Register for Nature Wonder Weekend (Wild Foods) Sept. 17-19 at North Bend State Park

    CAIRO, W.Va. – Nature Wonder’s focus at the 2010 Nature Wonder Weekend at North Bend State Park takes a leap backward to explore...

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  8. August 30, 2010
    West Virginia State Fire Marshal Modifies “Closure Area” on the McClintic Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

                  POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. – Acting upon an ORDER OF...

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  9. August 27, 2010
    Beech Fork State Park swimming pool closes for the season

        BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. – Swimming pools in West Virginia state parks are winding down their hours as most...

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  10. August 26, 2010
    Blue Ford North Public Access Re-Opened

        ROMNEY, W.Va. – The public fishing and boating access known as Blue Ford North on the South Branch of the...

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  11. August 26, 2010
    WV State Parks participate in NRAO Drake's Equation Passport September event

                GREEN BANK, W.Va. – A month-long series of special events...

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  12. August 25, 2010
    "The Legacy of Mary Ingles" Living History Event at Beech Fork State Park Sept. 24-26

                BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. – Now in its 22nd year, The Mary Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) will present its 18th century...

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  13. August 25, 2010
    Rate Reductions Tempt Travelers to W.Va. State Parks in September

                SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If the hot weather has kept you inside this summer, September is a great month to catch up...

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  14. August 24, 2010
    Time to Register for Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Fall Workshop

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Registration is underway for the fall Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop to be held at Watoga State...

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  15. August 23, 2010
    Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Finale at Holly River Aug. 27

        HACKER VALLEY, W.Va. – The fly fishing series grand finale at Holly River State Park features Dave Breitmeir...

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  16. August 23, 2010
    “Snakes of West Virginia” Interpretative Program Aug. 28 at North Bend State Park

        HARRISVILLE, W.Va. – “Snakes of West Virginia” is an interpretative presentation featuring herpetologist...

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  17. August 23, 2010
    End-O’-August Events at West Virginia State Parks

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  18. August 20, 2010
    2010 Outdoor Youth Challenge at West Virginia’s Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days Sept. 25 and 26 at Stonewall Re

        ROANOKE, W.Va. – One of the most popular attractions at West Virginia’s Celebration of National Hunting and...

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  19. August 20, 2010
    The “Sultan of Swat” Pitches Life Story at Pipestem State Park’s Amphitheater, Saturday August 21

        PIPESTEM, W.Va. – Babe Ruth is perhaps the greatest sports hero in American history. But, the "Sultan of Swat...

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  20. August 20, 2010
    Applications Are Being Accepted for Assigned Waterfowl Hunting Areas on McClintic Wildlife Management Area Through Sept. 3

          POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. – Waterfowl hunters who wish to hunt from an assigned area in the controlled...

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  21. August 19, 2010
    Hunting Season Changes Explained in New 2010-2011 W.Va. Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary

                 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Several important changes in the...

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  22. August 18, 2010
    Mourning Dove Season Opens Sept. 1

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mourning dove season opens Sept. 1, 2010, and for many hunters it marks the...

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  23. August 18, 2010
    Canada Goose Season Opens Sept. 1

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s 2010 - 2011 waterfowl seasons will begin statewide on Sept. 1, 2010...

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  24. August 18, 2010
    2010 Season Dates Established for Mourning Dove, Woodcock, Snipe and Rail

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s 2010 hunting season dates and bag limits for mourning dove,...

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Hoy Murphy, Jr.
Hoy Murphy, Jr.
Hoy.R.Murphy@wv.gov
Phone (304) 957-9365
Subject(s): DNR, GES