Categories for Division of Natural Resources

WVDNR Law Enforcement Section Earns National Recognition for Military Support

August 4, 2025 3:41 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Law Enforcement Section Earns National Recognition for Military Support

Agency receives Secretary of Defense Freedom Award and Patriot Award for exceptional service to Guard and Reserve members CHARLESTON, W.Va.... View Article

WVDNR accepting applications for antlerless deer hunt lotteries

July 15, 2025 11:00 am Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR accepting applications for antlerless deer hunt lotteries

Hunters must apply online for controlled deer hunts in limited permit areas and select state parks CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The... View Article

WVDNR Files Legislative Rules For Review, Seeks Public Comments

July 2, 2025 6:40 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Files Legislative Rules For Review, Seeks Public Comments

Proposed changes include repeal of outdated hunting rule and new wildlife rehabilitation guidelines CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division... View Article

WVDNR Seeks Input on State Wildlife Action Plan

July 2, 2025 6:36 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Seeks Input on State Wildlife Action Plan

Open house meetings scheduled across the state in July CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)... View Article

WVDNR Police Announce July 4 Sober Boating Safety Checks

July 2, 2025 6:31 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Police Announce July 4 Sober Boating Safety Checks

NRPOs to promote safe, sober boating with Operation Dry Water checks during July 4 weekend CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West... View Article

WVDNR Partners with MCA Youth on Restoration and Recreation Projects

June 24, 2025 5:34 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Partners with MCA Youth on Restoration and Recreation Projects

WVDNR and Mountaineer Challenge Academy continue partnership with stream restoration and state park field day CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia... View Article

WVDNR releases hunting and trapping regulations summary for 2025-2026 seasons

June 23, 2025 7:46 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR releases hunting and trapping regulations summary for 2025-2026 seasons

Changes to white-tailed deer, wild turkey and black bear seasons explained in annual publication CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia... View Article

WVDNR announces West Virginia Gold Rush giveaway winners

June 17, 2025 5:30 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR announces West Virginia Gold Rush giveaway winners

11 lucky anglers receive prize in Gold Rush giveaway CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)... View Article

WVDNR now accepting applications for waterfowl hunt at McClintic WMA

June 13, 2025 10:50 am Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR now accepting applications for waterfowl hunt at McClintic WMA

Hunters have until Aug. 15 to apply for hunt scheduled for October CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of... View Article

WVDNR stocks 68 waters with trout and catfish during week of May 27

June 4, 2025 6:03 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR stocks 68 waters with trout and catfish during week of May 27

Final trout stockings for spring season took place on May 31 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources... View Article