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WVDNR announces 2024 hunting, trapping, fishing licenses now on sale

New offers include physical license cards, digital gift certificates, and other new license products for 2024 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —&nb...

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WV Flatwater Trail Commission to meet Dec. 12

Public may attend meeting in South Charleston or by conference call. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Flatwater Trail Commission will ho...

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Gov. Justice signs MOU between WVDNR and Girl Scouts to promote education, conservation

Agreement will provide scouts with free and reduced-price activities at state parks in exchange for service projects. CHARLESTON, W.Va. ...

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Gov. Justice announces Monster Trout Contest winners

Seven lucky anglers who submitted photos with tagged trout will receive a West Virginia state park stay or Cabela’s prize package. CHARLES...

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West Virginia deer muzzleloader season to open Dec. 11

Hunters are reminded to purchase their RM/RRM stamp before the season starts. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters who want a chance to harve...

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WVDNR seeks art for 40th anniversary edition of West Virginia Wildlife Calendar

Artists have until Feb. 14, 2024 to submit wildlife paintings. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Artists who want a chance to have their wild...

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Gov. Justice announces Elk River trout stocking pilot program in Webster County

The WVDNR will stock trout on sections of the Elk River in November and December CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice today anno...

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Gov. Justice announces start of buck firearms season, return of Big Buck Photo Contest

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice today reminds hunters that West Virginia’s buck firearms season will start Monday, N...

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WVDNR reminds hunters about late black bear gun seasons

The next segment of West Virginia’s black bear firearms season will run concurrently with the buck firearms season. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va...

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WVDNR reminds Barbour, Jackson, Mason, Upshur hunters about Nov. 20-21 deer examination requirement

unters also reminded to purchase their hunting license, deer stamps and to check their game during the upcoming firearms season. SOUTH CHARL...

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Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund accepting grant applications

Interested parties have until Dec. 31 to submit applications for land-protection projects. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Outd...

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WVDNR stocks 43 waters during second week of fall trout stocking

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natu...

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