Categories for Division of Natural Resources

WVDNR Offers Public Meetings and Online Questionnaire for Proposed Regulations

March 3, 2025 12:00 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Offers Public Meetings and Online Questionnaire for Proposed Regulations

Members of public invited to share input on 2025-2026 hunting, trapping and fishing regulations SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West... View Article

WVDNR Announces Class Q Fishing Regulations for 12 Waters Start March 1

February 26, 2025 12:00 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR Announces Class Q Fishing Regulations for 12 Waters Start March 1

Special fishing opportunities for kids and individuals with disabilities available at 12 waters March 1–May 31 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —... View Article

WV Natural Resources Police Officer receives NWTF Officer of the Year Award

February 24, 2025 5:25 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WV Natural Resources Police Officer receives NWTF Officer of the Year Award

WVDNR District 6 NRPO Joshua D. McLaughlin receives prestigious Sharp Spur award for combatting turkey poaching SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —... View Article

WVDNR stocks 49 waters during week of Feb. 17

February 24, 2025 5:21 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR stocks 49 waters during week of Feb. 17

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

WVDNR announces deer harvests increased 2% in 2024–2025 seasons

February 24, 2025 12:00 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR announces deer harvests increased 2% in 2024–2025 seasons

West Virginia hunters harvest 111,646 deer during 2024–2025 seasons SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources... View Article

Small game hunting, trapping seasons set to close Feb. 28

February 24, 2025 12:00 pm Published by drew Comments Off on Small game hunting, trapping seasons set to close Feb. 28

WVDNR reminds trappers to electronically check their catches within 30 days of season closing SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West... View Article

WVDNR hunter education classes available

February 5, 2025 12:07 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR hunter education classes available

Some hunters required to complete course before buying a hunting license SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of... View Article

WVDNR stocks 12 waters during week of Jan. 27

February 4, 2025 5:07 pm Published by drew Comments Off on WVDNR stocks 12 waters during week of Jan. 27

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

French Creek Freddie Predicts Early Spring for West Virginia

February 4, 2025 5:06 pm Published by drew Comments Off on French Creek Freddie Predicts Early Spring for West Virginia

More than 600 attend Groundhog Day celebration at West Virginia State Wildlife Center Click here to view video of Freddie’s... View Article

West Virginia hunters harvest 2,479 black bears in 2024

January 28, 2025 11:22 am Published by drew Comments Off on West Virginia hunters harvest 2,479 black bears in 2024

2024 black bear harvest remained consistent with 2023 numbers SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources... View Article