NATIONAL HUNTING & FISHING DAYS
Saturday, September 21 & Sunday September 22 At Stonewall Resort State Park About West Virginia National Outdoor Youth Challenge Hunting and Fishing Days The Outdoor Youth Challenge is both a youth expo and com-
West Virginians today don’t have to depend on their hunting and fishing skills for their survival, we have supermarkets for that. However, we still like to see the latest, hot new item on the market that will “insure” we get that big buck or that trophy fish. And, we still thoroughly enjoy meeting with like-minded sportsmen to visit and tell our tales. West Virginia’s Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days (NH&FD) at Stonewall Resort State Park provides the state’s best opportunity to do just that. Held the third weekend of each September, NH&FD is a unique blend of a traditional hunting and fishing show and summer camp. The event is the result of a year of work and planning by the West Virginia Wildlife Federation and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Like most hunting and fishing shows, NH&FD has a host of vendors selling products and crafts for every outdoor need or desire. Several concessionaires serve a variety of delicious food, insuring no one will go away hungry. The Stonewall event’s uniqueness stems from the many “hands on” activities available for the public to enjoy. Only at West Virginia’s Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days can the public participate in so many outdoor related activities. Click on our “Activities” button to see the growing list of opportunities available for all to experience and enjoy at NH&FD! Presented by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the West Virginia Wildlife Federation
petition, which is held annually at West Virginia’s Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days at Stonewall Resort State Park. Young people are exposed to a multitude of activities and displays with real hands-on learning and instructional opportunities that will encourage them to gain important knowledge and experience about wildlife, hunting, fishing, firearms safety and outdoor recreation. Young folks can choose only to participate or they can compete. The Outdoor Youth Challenge is perhaps the most important event at National Hunting and Fishing Days because, for some youngsters, this may be the only opportunity they will have to be exposed to these fun and exciting outdoor activities.
Enjoy The Hunting & Fishing Days
Any youth between 6 and 18 years can participate in the Outdoor Youth Challenge by simply showing up at National Hunting and Fishing Days and quickly registering at the Outdoor Youth Challenge tent. The Outdoor Youth Challenge will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Children participating in the event will be eligible to win prizes – including 2 lifetime hunting and fishing licenses! In addition, many other quality prizes dealing with hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation activities will also be given away each day. Also, those youths 11-18 years of age who would like to compete will be able to do so, with five scored competitive events including casting for accuracy, archery, .22 rifle, muzzleloader and shotgun (skeet) shooting. Youths winning the junior group (ages 11-14) or senior group (ages 15-18) will win conservation camp scholarships each day and be recognized at the Sunday afternoon awards ceremony. You must complete at least eight (8) of the events to be eligible for the prize drawings. You must be present at drawing to claim prize. After completing an event, someone there will initial your card to verify participation. So come on! Participate or compete in these fun, exciting, and educational outdoor displays and events at the Outdoor Youth Challenge. The world of the outdoors is waiting for you!
87 Corhart Road Buckhannon
304-472-4000
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Adults: $10 • Ages 14 and under: FREE
Stonewall Resort State Park Roanoke, W.Va.
(located off I-79 Exit 91)
• Outdoor activity seminars led by experts • Outdoor Youth Challenge • Music by The Sour Mash String Band • Second Annual National Hunting, Fishing and Paddle Sports Days Kayak Fishing Tournament
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Since the first settlers roamed what would become our state, West Virginians have always had an intense interest in any opportunity to check out the latest innovation or gadget to help make their survival easier. The roving “tinker” or peddler would offer the hardy pioneers new knives, fish hooks, etc. Later, small general stores provided a much wider range of equipment and supplies, from traps to rifles and shotguns, needed to help our ancestors put food on the table. These community stores became a focal point, not only to restock equipment and supplies, but to meet neighbors, share ideas, stories and gossip.
wvdnr.gov/nhfd
9 A.M. – 6 P.M.