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Beyond The Backyard and JAKES to host JAKES Field Day at Coonskin Park Introducing Kids to the Outdoors

Charleston, WV – Beyond The Backyard and the National Wild Turkey Federation is excited to announce that they are holding a JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowled... Read More

National Boating and Fishing Weekend

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – National Fishing and Boating Week 2010 (June 5 - 13) will be highlighted by the 21st annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 12 and 13, according to Frank Jezioro, Director of the West Virginia Divis... Read More

 

Articles

Turkey Hunting with Children

We all agree that kids need to spend more time hunting, fishing and camping. However, oftentimes we fail to properly prepare for a day outdoors with a child. If you plan on taking a youngster turkey hunting this spring, use this checklis... Read More

Morel Mushrooms

Call them mollymoochers, dry-land fish, sponges or haystacks, there is one thing that we all call them, great to eat! Nothing gets West Virginia residents as excited as the annual hunt for morel mushrooms. Men, women and children all enj... Read More

 

Events

Logan JAKES Fishing Day

The Logan Area Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting its 3rd annual JAKES fishing day. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. The event will be held at Chief Log... Read More

Rainbow Run

The Covenant House is holding its 4th Annual Rainbow Run on Saturday, May 29, 2010. The race will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Covenant House which is located at 600 Shrewsbury St. in downtown Charleston. The registration fee is ... Read More