Applications for West Virginia state park lottery hunts
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications to participate in controlled deer hunts at seven state parks. Controlled hunts are scheduled this fall at Beech Fork, Blennerhassett, Canaan Valley, Cacapon, North Bend, Stonewall, and Twin Falls state parks. Hunters have from July 1 to Aug. 30 to apply. Drawing for the hunts will start on Aug. 31 and successful applicants will be notified between Sept. 6-17.
“Controlled hunts have proven to be an effective way to maintain a balanced deer herd in areas experiencing overpopulation,” said West Virginia State Parks Chief Brad Reed. “These hunts are one of the ways we manage deer populations in our parks.”
Members of the state Natural Resources Commission have approved a slate of 12 limited-participation deer hunts on seven West Virginia parks.
The hunts will be held in late October and early November at Beech Fork, Blennerhassett, Canaan Valley, Cacapon, North Bend, Stonewall and Twin Falls state parks. Deer killed during the hunts will not count against huntersâ season bag limits.
Participants will be chosen by lottery, and each must pay a $15 non-refundable fee to be included in the drawing.
The deadline for application is Aug. 30. Drawings will be held on Aug. 31, and successful applicants will be notified between Sept. 6 and Sept. 17. Hunters may apply via the Division of Natural Resources’ online license outlet, www.wvhunt.com.
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Randall Reid-Smith, curator for the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, and Chiho Feindler, senior director of programs and policy for the Save the Music Foundation, talk to the Blennerhassett Middle School band about the Save the Music Foundation program on Thursday. (Photo by Kyle Nichols)
PARKERSBURG Officials from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History visited Jackson Middle School, Hamilton Middle School, Edison Middle School and Blennerhassett Middle School on Thursday as part of the Save the Music Foundation program.
According to the Save the Music Foundation’s website, it is a non-profit organization that donates grants in the form of musical instruments, technology, equipment and resources for music teachers.
May 5, 2021
From left, Blennerhassett Chapter DAR Acting Chaplain Ashley Burgess, Emma Hunt and Regent Mary Ellen Hunt at the April 17 meeting. (Photo Provided)
PARKERSBURG Awards were presented April 17 to the Blennerhassett Chapter DAR received from the virtual West Virginia DAR State Conference.
The awards were presented during the chapter’s April 17 meeting at the Blennerhassett Museum.
The received the following awards:
∫ State Regent’s Project – Silver Level, Refurbishment of WV Peters Cottage
∫ Membership Committee: Honorable Mention, Blennerhassett Chapter, 5 new members
∫ Commemorative Events Committee: Other Commemorations – 2nd Place, Blennerhassett Chapter, Miscellaneous, 250th Anniversary of George Washington’s Exploration of the Ohio Valley