Categories for Division of Natural Resources

Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce two state record fish caught in June

June 18, 2024 4:50 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce two state record fish caught in June

Record-breaking black crappie and redear sunfish caught in Jackson and Fayette counties SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice announced... View Article

WVDNR accepting applications for waterfowl hunt at McClintic WMA

June 12, 2024 4:47 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR accepting applications for waterfowl hunt at McClintic WMA

Hunters have until Aug. 16 to apply for hunt scheduled for October ALUM CREEK, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division... View Article

WVDNR releases spring gobbler season harvest numbers

June 12, 2024 4:45 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR releases spring gobbler season harvest numbers

Hunters harvested 11,650 bearded turkeys during the 2024 spring gobbler season FARMINGTON, W.Va. — According to preliminary data released by... View Article

WVDNR reminds public to leave young wildlife alone

May 30, 2024 8:51 am Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR reminds public to leave young wildlife alone

Contact with wildlife can harm the animal and transmit disease and parasites SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — With the arrival of... View Article

Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Days weekend to take place June 8–9

May 28, 2024 5:30 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Days weekend to take place June 8–9

WVDNR announces details about kids fishing derbies at Bowden Hatchery and Little Beaver State Park CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today... View Article

WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville

May 13, 2024 5:26 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville

New ramp improves angler and paddler access to Guyandotte River PINEVILLE, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources... View Article

South Branch WMA mourning dove controlled hunt applications available

May 7, 2024 4:03 pm Published by drew Comments Off on South Branch WMA mourning dove controlled hunt applications available

Annual hunt at South Branch WMA is scheduled for Sept. 1–2 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Applications for a controlled mourning... View Article

Gov. Justice announces West Virginia State Wildlife Center reopens to the public

April 23, 2024 4:38 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Gov. Justice announces West Virginia State Wildlife Center reopens to the public

Popular attraction completes federal relicensing process CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today... View Article

WVDNR reminds residents to remove bear attractants from property

April 16, 2024 5:26 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR reminds residents to remove bear attractants from property

Residents can help protect black bears and prevent nuisance activity by cleaning up their property BECKLEY, W.VA. — To prevent... View Article

Chronic wasting disease confirmed in Jefferson County deer

April 8, 2024 9:45 am Published by drew Comments Off on Chronic wasting disease confirmed in Jefferson County deer

nds hunters to abide by carcass transport regulations SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)... View Article