Categories for Division of Natural Resources

South Branch WMA Mourning Dove Controlled Hunt Applications Available

May 9, 2025 5:38 pm Published by drew Comments Off on South Branch WMA Mourning Dove Controlled Hunt Applications Available

Annual hunt is scheduled for Sept. 1-2 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today... View Article

WVDNR Urges Residents to Remove Bear Attractants and Prevent Conflicts This Spring

May 1, 2025 10:00 am Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Urges Residents to Remove Bear Attractants and Prevent Conflicts This Spring

Residents can help prevent human-bear conflicts by cleaning up their property BECKLEY, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural... View Article

WVDNR Announces 2 State Record Fish Caught in April

May 1, 2025 9:57 am Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Announces 2 State Record Fish Caught in April

Record-breaking redhorse sucker and redear sunfish caught on April 22 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural... View Article

WVDNR stocks 72 waters during week of April 21

April 30, 2025 7:59 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR stocks 72 waters during week of April 21

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2025 fishing license and trout stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division... View Article

Natural Resources Commission to meet May 4

April 30, 2025 7:57 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Natural Resources Commission to meet May 4

Public may attend meeting at WVU Potomac State College SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will... View Article

WVDNR to Conduct Trout Tagging Study in Spring and Fall

April 10, 2025 3:07 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR to Conduct Trout Tagging Study in Spring and Fall

Study will provide valuable insights into trout harvest rates and movement SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of... View Article

WVDNR to Host Public Meeting on Turkey Run Lake Dam Compliance

April 9, 2025 5:11 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR to Host Public Meeting on Turkey Run Lake Dam Compliance

ublic may review and comment on state safety compliance proposals for Jackson County dam SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West... View Article

WV Spring Gobbler Season to Open April 21

April 9, 2025 11:00 am Published by drew Comments Off on WV Spring Gobbler Season to Open April 21

Turkey hunters encouraged to participate in Spring Gobbler Survey SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources... View Article

Marion County angler catches state record tiger trout

April 8, 2025 5:33 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Marion County angler catches state record tiger trout

Catch marks new weight record for tiger trout in West Virginia SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of... View Article

West Virginia Wildlife Center spring hours start April 1

March 27, 2025 9:30 am Published by drew Comments Off on West Virginia Wildlife Center spring hours start April 1

State Wildlife Center will be open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division... View Article