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Division of Natural Resources
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...
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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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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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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 (WVDNR) annou...
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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 Division of...
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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) announced t...
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