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Division of Natural Resources
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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WVDNR Police to Launch Safe Boating Week Patrols
NRPOs to focus on life jacket laws and sober boating ahead of Memorial Day CHARLESTON, W.Va. — To help promote National Safe Boating Week,...
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Division of Natural Resources
WVDNR Relocates Main Office to State Capitol Complex
Move enhances public service and strengthens collaboration with state leaders CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Re...
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Division of Natural Resources
Delayed Harvest Regulations End May 15
General regulations begin May 16 and continue through Oct. 31 on five popular fisheries CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of ...
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Division of Natural Resources
South Branch WMA Mourning Dove Controlled Hunt Applications Available
Annual hunt is scheduled for Sept. 1-2 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced t...
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Division of Natural Resources
WVDNR Urges Residents to Remove Bear Attractants and Prevent Conflicts This Spring
Residents can help prevent human-bear conflicts by cleaning up their property BECKLEY, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resou...
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WVDNR Announces 2 State Record Fish Caught in April
Record-breaking redhorse sucker and redear sunfish caught on April 22 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Reso...
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WVDNR stocks 72 waters during week of April 21
Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2025 fishing license and trout stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Re...
Read More >>Natural Resources Commission to meet May 4
Public may attend meeting at WVU Potomac State College SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will meet ...
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Division of Natural Resources
WVDNR to Conduct Trout Tagging Study in Spring and Fall
Study will provide valuable insights into trout harvest rates and movement SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...
Read More >>WVDNR to Host Public Meeting on Turkey Run Lake Dam Compliance
ublic may review and comment on state safety compliance proposals for Jackson County dam SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Divis...
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Division of Natural Resources
WV Spring Gobbler Season to Open April 21
Turkey hunters encouraged to participate in Spring Gobbler Survey SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resource...
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