Stonewall Resort hosts WV National Hunting and Fishing Day events

ROANOKE, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) hosted its annual Hunting and Fishing Day at Stonewall Resort on Saturday, featuring activities made to introduce children to outdoor fun.

Children aged 17 and under were invited to participate in and experience many of the activities and displays with real hands-on learning and instructional opportunities while gaining important knowledge about wildlife, hunting, fishing, firearms safety, and outdoor recreation.

Officials with the WVDNR said West Virginia's National Hunting and Fishing Day events are a great opportunity for families to learn about nature while enjoying themselves. WVDNR Officer Sgt. Ryan Schafer talked about how important it is to give West Virginia youth outdoor opportunities.

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"Sometimes we put 1,200 kids through this youth challenge, and it introduces a lot of kids that don't have a chance to hunt and fish, or shoot a firearm, or cast a fishing pole, it gives them an opportunity to come here and do it," Schafer said.

"And that is our ultimate goal is to get the young generation back into fishing and hunting because a lot of kids, you know, are on the internet and computers and TVs. So, that is our goal here today is to introduce them back into the outdoors. And so far, the count is really good this year for building this back up."

The event also included samples of wild game, farm-fresh foods, live music, discussions on boating safety and a hunting booth where WVDNR officers could talk to the youth about hunting safety and rules.

You can learn more about West Virginia's National Hunting and Fishing Day here.