Categories for Division of Natural Resources

Gov. Justice encourages hunters to participate in early antlerless deer firearms season

October 21, 2024 7:46 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Gov. Justice encourages hunters to participate in early antlerless deer firearms season

Early antlerless firearms season benefits hunters and deer population CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division... View Article

Gov. Justice announces fall trout stockings return of Monster Trout Contest

October 21, 2024 7:44 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Gov. Justice announces fall trout stockings return of Monster Trout Contest

The WVDNR will stock trophy-size and monster trout at 40 lakes and streams during the weeks of Oct. 21 and... View Article

West Virginia’s squirrel season starts Sept. 14

September 12, 2024 6:14 pm Published by drew Comments Off on West Virginia’s squirrel season starts Sept. 14

Hunters are reminded to purchase a license and review latest regulations SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s regular squirrel season... View Article

WVDNR reminds new hunters to complete required hunter safety class before fall seasons

August 29, 2024 8:00 am Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR reminds new hunters to complete required hunter safety class before fall seasons

Hunter education required for new hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1975 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As opening dates... View Article

WVDNR reminds hunters about upcoming youth hunting seasons

August 28, 2024 5:39 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR reminds hunters about upcoming youth hunting seasons

Squirrel and black bear youth hunting seasons set to open in September SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division... View Article

Gov. Justice announces two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake

August 22, 2024 5:59 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Gov. Justice announces two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake

WVDNR reports eighth record-breaking catch of 2024 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia... View Article

WVDNR announces important migratory game bird season dates

August 20, 2024 8:00 am Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR announces important migratory game bird season dates

New migratory bird regulations go into effect Sept. 1 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources... View Article

WVDNR announces National Hunting and Fishing Day ticket sale

August 14, 2024 5:04 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR announces National Hunting and Fishing Day ticket sale

Annual hunting and fishing show returns to Stonewall Resort on Sept. 21 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division... View Article

2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase

August 14, 2024 5:02 pm Published by drew Comments Off on 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase

WVDNR celebrates 40th anniversary edition of award-winning calendar SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)... View Article

WVDNR reminds bear hunters about early firearms seasons

August 13, 2024 6:30 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR reminds bear hunters about early firearms seasons

Early bear firearms season is set to open Aug. 31 and Oct. 5 in select counties SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —... View Article