All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

West Virginia-Kentucky reciprocal fishing agreement expires

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced recently that the state’s reciprocal fishing agreement with Kentucky has expired. Until further notice, anglers who fish in waters along the Kentucky border must possess a valid fishing license and follow the regulations of the state in which they are fishing.

To remain compliant with state laws, the WVDNR is encouraging anglers to review and follow fishing regulations for the state in which they are fishing. West Virginia’s fishing regulations can be viewed online at WVdnr.gov/fishing-regulations. Kentucky fishing regulations and licenses are available at fw.ky.gov/fish.

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife officials are actively working to update and obtain Kentucky legislative approval for these reciprocal fishing agreements. The WVDNR will provide updates when new agreements are finalized.

All anglers 15 years and older who fish in West Virginia are required to have a West Virginia fishing license and a valid form of identification. Trout stamps are required for those fishing for trout. Licenses and stamps may be purchased online at WVfish.com.

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