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Division of Natural Resources
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. —...
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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. — ...
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Division of Natural Resources
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 of Natural Re...
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Division of Natural Resources
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 Reso...
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Division of Natural Resources
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 Virginia ...
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Division of Natural Resources
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 Natural R...
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Division of Natural Resources
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 of Natural Re...
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Division of Natural Resources
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 Groundhog ...
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Division of Natural Resources
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 (W...
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Division of Natural Resources
WVDNR to sponsor 37th West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show
WVDNR will take orders for collectible hunting and fishing license cards and host seminars at event in Charleston SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. â€...
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Division of Natural Resources
WVDNR announces Groundhog Day Celebration activities
Public invited to attend Groundhog Day at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center on Feb. 2 FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Divisi...
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Division of Natural Resources
WVDNR announces final split of wild boar archery and firearms seasons
Resident-only season open in Boone, Logan, Raleigh and Wyoming counties SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Re...
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