Directors
| Frank Addington | Winfield |
| Randy Branson | Baker |
| Dean Hupp | Belpre, OH |
| John Negley | Williamstown |
| Jerry Moore | Parkersburg |
| Ken Snyder | Parkersburg |
| Dr. Dave Samuel | Morgantown |
Officers
| President | E. Fred Richter | Wheeling |
| Vice President | Larry Lawson | Pinch |
| Secretary | Bob Gay | Wheeling |
| Treasurer | R. Tim Reed | Treasurer |
Banquet at North Bend State Park, Ritchie County
| Speaker: | Barry Wensel |
| Seminars: | Keith Rush |
| Rev. Stacy Groscup | |
| Tom Flemming |
1981 Awards presented at Banquet
| Bowhunter of the Year | John Negley |
| Big Buck Award | James Riggle, 111-7/8 |
| President’s Award | Bob Rexroad, Ken Snyder |
| Special President’s Award | Rev. Stacy Groscup |
| Photo Contest, Bowhunter Exp. | Gerald Lewis |
| Photo Contest, Game Taken | J.R. Clingan |
| Legislator of the Year | Dr. Donza T.Worden |
| Landowner of the Year | WESTVACO |
Chairmen
| Awards | Warren Stewart |
| Bowhunter Awareness | John Negley |
| Membership | Ken Snyder |
Rendezvous
Southern at Elk River Bowhunters Association, Elkview
Seminars: Bob McGuire, Tom Flemming, M.R. James
Northern at Wildlife League of Ohio County, Wheeling
Seminars: Fred Asbell, M.R. James, Rev. Stacy Groscup, Tom Flemming, Gene Blackshire, Dave Samuel, Bob Kirschner
Division of Natural Resources/Legislative Agenda
WVBA makes formal proposal of second deer tag system. Dr. Dave Samuel provides much research and relevant data stating the second deer tag will cause only about a 12% increase in bowkilled deer; will increase the check-in rate, and will greatly increase the number of bowhunting opportunities.
Other special EVENTS, AWARDS, HAPPENINGS
Warren Stewart holds WVBA Carp Shoot held on the Ohio River at St. Marys.
Bob Gay wins first Carp Shoot with 10 carp.
Organization by-laws adopted.
Results on 1981 Bowhunter Survey posted.
Twenty two National Bowhunter Education classes taught.