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Division of Natural Resources
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Proposed changes include repeal of outdated hunting rule and new wildlife rehabilitation guidelines CHARLESTON, W.Va.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 ...
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Division of Natural Resources
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) today a...
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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 Virginia Division ...
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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...
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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 Div...
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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) today ann...
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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 Natural Resources (WV...
Read More >>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 (WVD...
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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 Div...
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Division of Natural Resources
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 West Virginia Division...
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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 Divis...
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Division of Natural Resources
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 Na...
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