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Division of Natural Resources
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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Hunters Have Donated More Than 1 Million Pounds of Nutritious Venison Over Program’s 32 Years
October 24, 2023 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced a need for additional meat pro...
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Nature Care: Leave Young Wildlife Alone
With abundant wildlife, it’s not uncommon for people to cross paths with a wild animal in West Virginia, especially during the spring ...
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WVDNR seeks public input for river otter citizen science project
Data collected during online survey will help the WVDNR better manage river otter populations across West Virginia. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. ...
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