Categories for Division of Natural Resources

Hunters in West Virginia harvest 10,694 spring turkeys in 2025

June 4, 2025 5:59 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Hunters in West Virginia harvest 10,694 spring turkeys in 2025

Harvests during two-day youth season increased in 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to preliminary data released by the West Virginia... View Article

WVDNR announces Free Fishing Days weekend to take place June 7-8

May 22, 2025 10:00 am Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR announces Free Fishing Days weekend to take place June 7-8

30th annual Bowden Fishing Derby and event at Little Beaver State Park scheduled for June 7 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The... View Article

WVDNR Urges Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone

May 22, 2025 10:00 am Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Urges Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone

Contact with wildlife can harm the animal and transmit disease and parasites May 22, 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia... View Article

WVDNR Announces Changes to Coyote, Youth and Waterfowl Hunting Regulations

May 21, 2025 7:10 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Announces Changes to Coyote, Youth and Waterfowl Hunting Regulations

New rules expand opportunities for youth hunters and clarify supervision requirements CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural... View Article

West Virginia Anglers Catch Record Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish

May 19, 2025 10:00 am Published by drew Comments Off on West Virginia Anglers Catch Record Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish

WVDNR confirms fifth and sixth state record fish of 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources... View Article

WVDNR to Host Public Meeting on Forks of Coal Master Plan

May 14, 2025 5:19 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR to Host Public Meeting on Forks of Coal Master Plan

Public invited to review and comment on proposed improvements to natural area and trails CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia... View Article

Lincoln County Angler Catches State Record Black Crappie

May 12, 2025 5:16 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Lincoln County Angler Catches State Record Black Crappie

WVDNR has confirmed 3 state record catches in 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)... View Article

WVDNR Police to Launch Safe Boating Week Patrols

May 12, 2025 8:45 am Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Police to Launch Safe Boating Week Patrols

NRPOs to focus on life jacket laws and sober boating ahead of Memorial Day CHARLESTON, W.Va. — To help promote... View Article

WVDNR Relocates Main Office to State Capitol Complex

May 9, 2025 6:51 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Relocates Main Office to State Capitol Complex

Move enhances public service and strengthens collaboration with state leaders CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources... View Article

Delayed Harvest Regulations End May 15

May 9, 2025 6:49 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Delayed Harvest Regulations End May 15

General regulations begin May 16 and continue through Oct. 31 on five popular fisheries CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia... View Article