The West Virginia Gamefowl Breeders Association is the West Virginia state affiliate of the United Gamefowl Breeders Association, serving responsible gamefowl breeders, poultry fanciers, and supporters of rural heritage throughout the state. The association helps connect members who value education, preservation, fellowship, flock-health awareness, exhibition, and responsible ownership.

Gamefowl breeding has long been tied to family tradition, rural communities, and careful flock management. The West Virginia Gamefowl Breeders Association supports breeders who are committed to caring for their birds properly, preserving bloodlines, maintaining healthy flocks, and sharing knowledge with others. Through the state affiliate, members can stay connected with UGBA’s national mission and receive updates related to membership, education, events, advocacy, and convention activities.

The association encourages responsible practices such as clean housing, good nutrition, proper handling, biosecurity, breeding records, and flock-health awareness. Members are also encouraged to support one another through fellowship, mentorship, and organized communication.

As a UGBA affiliate, the West Virginia Gamefowl Breeders Association gives local breeders a voice within a larger national organization. State affiliates are essential because they help keep members informed, organized, and represented.

Whether you are an experienced breeder, a new poultry keeper, or someone who supports the preservation of gamefowl heritage, the West Virginia Gamefowl Breeders Association provides a place to connect and get involved.

Support the West Virginia Gamefowl Breeders Association and help strengthen the future of responsible gamefowl breeding through UGBA.

Why Join a UGBA State Affiliate?

Joining a UGBA state affiliate helps strengthen both your local association and the national organization. Members support education, communication, fellowship, exhibition, flock-health awareness, and advocacy for responsible gamefowl ownership. State affiliates also provide a direct connection between local breeders and the UGBA Board of Directors, helping make sure each state has a voice in the national organization.

If you raise, preserve, exhibit, or support gamefowl, joining your state affiliate is one of the best ways to stay informed and involved.

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West Virginia Gamefowl Breeders Association

Officers

  • President — Melinda McDerment 304-767-8050

  • Vice President — [NAME]

  • Treasurer — [NAME]

  • Secretary — [NAME]

  • UGBA Director — Steve McDerment 304-767-4370