Categories for Division of Natural Resources

Hunters Have Donated More Than 1 Million Pounds of Nutritious Venison Over Program’s 32 Years

October 24, 2023 10:09 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Hunters Have Donated More Than 1 Million Pounds of Nutritious Venison Over Program’s 32 Years

October 24, 2023 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced a need for additional meat... View Article

Nature Care: Leave Young Wildlife Alone

July 10, 2023 4:25 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Nature Care: Leave Young Wildlife Alone

With abundant wildlife, it’s not uncommon for people to cross paths with a wild animal in West Virginia, especially during... View Article

WVDNR seeks public input for river otter citizen science project

June 27, 2023 9:53 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR seeks public input for river otter citizen science project

Data collected during online survey will help the WVDNR better manage river otter populations across West Virginia. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va.... View Article

WVDNR Police announce increased lake, river patrols during July 4 weekend

June 27, 2023 9:51 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Police announce increased lake, river patrols during July 4 weekend

Operation Dry Water patrols promote safe, sober boating during the July 4 weekend. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As part of a... View Article

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR LIMITED PERMIT AREA ANTLERLESS DEER HUNTS

June 26, 2023 11:43 pm Published by drew Comments Off on APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR LIMITED PERMIT AREA ANTLERLESS DEER HUNTS

LOTTERY HUNTS AVAILABLE IN 12 LIMITED PERMIT AREAS IN WEST VIRGINIA. HUNTERS HAVE UNTIL AUG. 11 TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION.... View Article

WVDNR REPORTS 19 PERCENT INCREASE IN NUMBER OF STOCKED TROUT IN 2023

June 26, 2023 11:41 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR REPORTS 19 PERCENT INCREASE IN NUMBER OF STOCKED TROUT IN 2023

FAVORABLE WEATHER AND IMPROVED INFRASTRUCTURE IS HELPING THE WVDNR PRODUCE MORE TROUT AT HATCHERIES AROUND THE STATE. CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The... View Article

WVDNR STOCKS 84 WATERS DURING WEEK OF MAY 9-13

May 16, 2023 12:08 am Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR STOCKS 84 WATERS DURING WEEK OF MAY 9-13

ANGLERS ARE REMINDED TO PURCHASE A 2023 FISHING LICENSE AND TROUT STAMP. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of... View Article

Leave young wildlife alone, WVDNR urges

April 18, 2019 4:36 pm Published by Justin Ferrell Comments Off on Leave young wildlife alone, WVDNR urges

FRENCH CREEK, W. Va. – West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) personnel urge people to leave young wildlife alone... View Article

Gov. Justice announces that improved trout stocking method is in place

April 17, 2019 12:21 pm Published by Justin Ferrell Comments Off on Gov. Justice announces that improved trout stocking method is in place

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that beginning this week, in trout stockings around the state, the West... View Article

12th annual Southern West Virginia Spring Eagle Survey and Winter Birding Weekend March 1-3, 2019

April 10, 2019 10:00 am Published by Justin Ferrell Comments Off on 12th annual Southern West Virginia Spring Eagle Survey and Winter Birding Weekend March 1-3, 2019

PIPESTEM, W.Va. — Eagles, birds of prey and winter bird watching are the focus of the 12th annual Spring Eagle... View Article