West Virginia Outdoors Audio Playlist

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.

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 u...

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 a...

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.

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 reco...

On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence brings you four big buck stories from across the state. The hunters in this episode include: Jamie Suko from Braxton County who shot a 10-pointer on her property, Hayden Blankenship who shot another 10-pointer with his bow in Wyoming County, Brady Raymond with a big buck in Mason County, and Chad Gore who got a buck on public land in the Ea...

On this edition of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence delivers a full morning of hunting and fishing stories from across the Mountain State — starting with the show open and moving through four big-buck interviews and a river-run “best of” fishing segment. Segment 1 – Show Open: Chris kicks off the show with listener shout-outs from across the country and previews four remarkable West Virginia...

On this edition of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence breaks down major deer-hunting news heading into buck season. The show opens with an interview from WMOV’s Tom Sussman, speaking with Scott Gardner of the Ohio DNR about emergency bag-limit reductions in Athens, Meigs, and Washington counties after severe EHD losses, including archery harvests counting toward the new single-deer limit. Back...

On this edition of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence celebrates the heart of West Virginia’s deer rut as bowhunters across the state report record-sized racks and once-in-a-lifetime encounters. Brett Skelly, the DNR’s Deer Project Leader, joins the show to discuss herd health, population balance, and why this year’s mast crop is changing deer behavior. Then, Lincoln County hunter Donnie Baisd...

On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chirs talks with Holly Mitchell from the American Heart Association on their Heart Healthy Hunting campaign, and Steve Rauch from the West Virginia DNR on this year's white-tailed deer rutting season.

In this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence spotlights the growing importance of Hunters Helping the Hungry, a program connecting West Virginia’s hunters with families in need during the government’s SNAP benefit shutdown. Chris speaks with Glenn Adrian, coordinator of the Governor’s One Shot Hunt, which raised over $1 million in 19 years and delivered more than 3,200 venison meals t...

In this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris welcomes Pierce Umlauf, CEO of Jeep Jamboree USA, to discuss the off-road event in White Sulphur Springs that draws Jeep enthusiasts from across the nation and pumps thousands into local communities. Then, Chris shares two incredible West Virginia big buck stories — from Dwayne Cantrell in Wyoming County and Carrie Kale in Preston County — both fill...

Host Chris Lawrence takes listeners deep into the world of West Virginia’s trappers and outdoorsmen in this edition of West Virginia Outdoors. From the state Trappers Association Convention in Glenville, Chris talks with retired biologist Bill Healy about the surprisingly detailed process of butchering and cooking snapping turtles, with insights on responsible harvesting. Later, Mike Hardbarger of...

Trapping, Conservation, and Tradition: Live from the National Trappers Association Convention in Glenville, WV Chris Lawrence broadcasts live from Glenville, West Virginia, at the National Trappers Association Southeast Regional Convention. Joined by trappers Dave and Karen Linkhart, WV Trappers President Jeremiah Whitlatch, veteran trapper Steve McHugh, and others, the show explores the craft, cu...

Chris Lawrence takes listeners deep into West Virginia’s outdoor world, previewing a live broadcast from the Southeast Regional Trappers Rendezvous in Glenville and highlighting the incredible woodsmanship of the state’s trappers. Then, Chris talks with Orleans County’s Ron Bierstein about New York’s salmon and trout runs, and shares the story of a surprising deer encounter at East Lynn Lake. The...

This week on West Virginia Outdoors with Chris Lawrence, we dig into the DNR’s annual mast survey and what it means for hunters heading into the fall. We’ll also get the latest update on EHD concerns impacting the state’s deer population. Plus, angler Chris Hughart joins the show to share the story behind his impressive big catch at a recent BassNation event in West Virginia.

Chris Lawrence dives into West Virginia’s outdoor traditions and challenges, starting with the annual Trappers Association convention in Glenville. President Jeremiah Whitlatch discusses the evolving role of trappers, predator management, and fur handling. Later, DNR’s Jim Hedrick explains how drought conditions and low stream flows are impacting trout, hatchery operations, and the upcoming fall s...

Chris Lawrence opens the show with a heartfelt reflection on squirrel season and treasured hunts with his father before turning to pressing issues in the field. Sean Butler of Longspur Tracking details the alarming spread of EHD among deer in the Mid-Ohio Valley and its impact on herds. Later, Cully McCurdy of the National Wild Turkey Federation explains how NWTF dollars support conservation proje...

Chris Lawrence takes West Virginia Outdoors live to Stonewall Resort for National Hunting and Fishing Day. DNR Director Brett McMillian joins to discuss the event’s history, the move to early September, and why it draws thousands each year. Chris also spotlights the Hunters Helping the Hungry program with Alicia Bossi of the Mountaineer Food Bank, which has turned nearly 30,000 deer donations into...

On this Labor Day weekend edition of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence hits the New River with guide Larry Nibert of The West Virginia Experience for a day of smallmouth action—joined by Chris’s daughter, who more than holds her own on the water. They discuss fishing conditions, tactics, and standout catches from a banner year. Later, Mike Peters from the West Virginia DNR previews the openin...

Today on WV Outdoors, my old buddy Pete Runyon with the Friends of the Tug Fork River talks about the upcoming tire cleanup and we'll visit with David Walls of Ridge Runner Rods about his work to custom build fishing rods.

In this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris Lawrence talks with Nitro city’s Joe Stevens about the upcoming Ridenour Lake Catfish Tournament, then dives deep into trophy catfishing with state record holder and guide Justin Connor. Later, Captain Ed Goodson of the West Virginia DNR outlines why now is the perfect time to complete hunter education before the fall seasons. Finally, Eric Gladwell...

On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris speaks with three DNR members on their activities around the state. First, Dave Trader discusses recent rule changes between the DNR and the Legislature. Second, Dave Thorne talks about the DNR's recent efforts in habitat restoration in streams. Finally, Randy Kelley gives an update on the DNR's Elk Project.

On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris speaks with Jeffrey Lusk, the executive director of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, about new territories that are being added to the trails. He also talks with Brad Reed, the head of the WV State Parks Foundation, about their mission.