Annual calendar combines wildlife artwork, hunting and fishing dates and conservation support
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the 2026 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online and at select retail locations around the state.
The award-winning calendar is a celebration of West Virginia’s rich natural heritage and a practical planning tool for hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. Each calendar features original, hand-painted artwork of native wildlife, key hunting and fishing dates, moon phases and educational articles that highlight the people and programs behind West Virginia’s conservation success stories.
“Every year, the Wildlife Calendar showcases the beauty of our state’s wildlife while also serving as an important tool for sportsmen and women who enjoy hunting, fishing and the outdoors,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “What makes it even more meaningful is that every purchase directly supports the conservation work that protects and preserves West Virginia’s natural resources for future generations.”
The 2026 calendar includes paintings of the following species:
- January: Mink by Dinah McCloud
- February: Brook Trout by Ed Frantz
- March: American Barn Owl by David Kiehm
- April: Raccoon by Misty Murray-Walkup
- May: Pileated Woodpecker by Lynn Quillen
- June: White-tailed Fawn by Misty Murray-Walkup
- July: Great Blue Heron by Karen Milnes
- August: Polyphemus Moth by Lee Ann Billups-Blevins
- September: Ruffed Grouse by Lauri Waterfield Callison
- October: Gray Fox by Matt Tomko
- November: Wild Turkey by Matt Tomko
- December: Cardinal by Dinah McCloud
The calendar also includes articles on West Virginia’s native turtle species and how to help conserve them, a look back at the innovative trap-and-transfer program that revitalized the state’s wild turkey population and an inspiring story of a wildlife education coordinator who turned her childhood dream into a career.
Calendars are $15 each and usually sell out before Christmas, so those who want a copy are encouraged to buy one soon. The easiest way to purchase a calendar is to order online at WVstateparks.com, clicking “Merchandise”and following the onscreen prompts.
Calendars are also available at West Virginia State Park gift shops and select stores statewide. Bulk orders can be placed by calling 304-637-0245 or emailing Sanya.D.George@wv.gov. For more information, visit WVdnr.gov/wildlife-calendar.