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  • 02-07-2026 WV Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    02-07-2026 WV Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Feb 7 2026
    On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris talks with BT Roberts about a big buck story, and Delegate John Hott of Grant County discusses a piece of hunting legislation he proposed.
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    54 min
  • January 31, 2026 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    January 31, 2026 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Jan 31 2026
    Chris Lawrence opens this episode of West Virginia Outdoors with a wintery scene from the Greer Lime Company Studio before turning the focus to Groundhog Day at the West Virginia Wildlife Center in French Creek. New center manager Mark Biller previews the 49th annual celebration, explains the biology of groundhogs as true hibernators, and walks through how French Creek Freddy makes his prediction. The show then shifts south to an in-depth update on West Virginia’s elk herd, as DNR elk project leader Randy Kelly explains winter darting operations, herd health, calf numbers, tracking collars, and why strong mast conditions have scattered elk across the landscape. In the final segment, Lawrence crosses the Ohio River to discuss a severe EHD outbreak with Ohio Wildlife Officer Chris Gilke, examining how the disease devastated deer numbers in Meigs County and highlighting a community-driven venison donation effort to support local food pantries. A wide-ranging, informative episode that blends wildlife science, conservation, tradition, and community impact.
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    54 min
  • 01-24-2026 WV Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    01-24-2026 WV Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Jan 24 2026
    On this special episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence broadcasts from the Hunting and Fishing Show. He talks with vendors and organizers about West Virginia's two favorite pastimes, hunting and fishing!
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    54 min
  • January 17, 2026 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    January 17, 2026 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Jan 17 2026
    On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris talks with Jim Hedrick from the West Virginia DNR about this year's Spring trout stocking, and Jimmy George from Kanawha County with a big buck story.
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    54 min
  • January 10, 2026 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    January 10, 2026 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Jan 10 2026
    Chris Lawrence dedicates the full hour of West Virginia Outdoors to a deep dive into rabbit hunting with beagles, joined by longtime dog handler Matt Wolf. The conversation covers everything from starting pups and avoiding deer chases to breeding bloodlines, AKC and PKC field trials, GPS tracking collars, and the subtle skills that separate a good dog from a great one. Along the way, Matt shares unforgettable stories from the field, lessons learned over decades of running dogs, and why the chase — not the harvest — is often the point. A detailed, boots-on-the-ground look at a tradition that remains deeply rooted in West Virginia’s hunting culture.
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    54 min
  • December 27, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors - The Year End Special

    December 27, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors - The Year End Special
    Dec 27 2025
    On the final episode of 2025, West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence looks back on a remarkable year across the Mountain State’s woods and waters. Chris revisits one of the biggest themes of the year — a surge in new state fishing records — including conversations with anglers who set marks for blue catfish, largemouth bass length, black crappie, redhorse sucker, and redear sunfish.

    The show also reflects on a memorable story from Cherokee Lake in Tennessee, where a West Virginia angler landed a record-sized striper but chose conservation over certification by releasing the fish.

    The episode also returns to one of the year’s most endearing moments with Brooke Markley, the 2025 West Virginia Trout Festival Queen, whose passion for hunting, fishing, and the outdoors shattered pageant stereotypes. From her elk hunt in Colorado to fishing Franklin’s streams, her story became a highlight of the season.

    The year-end broadcast blends record-book moments, conservation ethics, community traditions, and personal stories that defined West Virginia Outdoors in 2025, closing the year with gratitude for listeners and anticipation for what lies ahead in 2026.
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    42 min
  • December 20, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    December 20, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Dec 20 2025
    On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris talks... with you! We celebrate the holiday season by taking your calls about hunting-related Christmas gifts.
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    54 min
  • December 13, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence

    December 13, 2025 - West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence
    Dec 13 2025
    On this edition of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence tackles some of the most pressing wildlife issues facing the Mountain State. The show opens with a detailed breakdown of the 2025 EHD outbreak, including an excerpt from Ethan Barton, wildlife disease specialist with the West Virginia DNR, explaining why Mid Ohio Valley counties were hit hardest and why deer populations are expected to recover. Chris also addresses ongoing frustration over the delay in buck harvest numbers, while sharing newly released fall turkey harvest data that shows a significant statewide decline. Later, Colin Carpenter, the DNR’s Bear Project Leader, joins the show to explain the growing impact of sarcoptic mange in black bears, how it spreads, what hunters and landowners are seeing, and why a new multi-state research project may finally provide long-term answers. A timely, information-heavy episode focused on science, transparency, and the future of West Virginia’s wildlife.
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    53 min