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Division of Natural Resources
State record yellow perch caught
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A state record yellow perch was caught by Clinton Mills of Ravenswood, West Virginia on Feb. 24, 2018. Mills cau...
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West Virginia trout stocking the week of February 18, 2019
ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of Feb. 18, 2019: Anthony CreekBig Clear CreekBullskin RunCacapon Park Lake...
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Division of Natural Resources
Natural Resources Commission to meet Feb. 24 in South Charleston (change of venue)
(Please note that the meeting place has been changedfrom the Division of Natural Resources South Charleston Headquartersto the South Charles...
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Division of Natural Resources
WVDNR staff receive National Wild Turkey Federation awards
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two West Virginia Division of Natural Resources staff members have been recognized by the state chapter of the N...
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West Virginia DNR announces public meetings to discuss proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will hold 12 public meetings in locations across the state o...
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Division of Natural Resources
DNR announces schedule for Friday and Saturday trout stockings
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In an effort to encourage families and new anglers to enjoy fishing during the spring 2019 season, the West Virg...
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Division of Natural Resources
West Virginia trout stocking the week of March 11, 2019
ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of March 11, 2019: Anthony CreekBack Fork of Elk RiverBack Fork of Elk Rive...
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West Virginia Gold Rush returns April 1-6 WVDNR plans special golden rainbow trout stockings
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Gold Rush, a special stocking of golden rainbow trout, returns April 1-6 in more than 55 water...
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West Virginia trout stocking the week of March 18, 2019
ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of March 18, 2019: Anthony CreekBear Rocks LakeBig Clear CreekBig Sandy Cre...
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Division of Natural Resources
West Virginia’s spring gobbler season opens April 15
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s statewide four-week spring gobbler season opens Monday, April 15, and runs through May 11. Hun...
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Division of Natural Resources
WVDNR delays trout stocking at Middle Wheeling Creek Lake
TRIDELPHIA, W.Va. – Trout stocking at Middle Wheeling Creek Lake in Ohio County has been delayed due to hazardous road conditions near the...
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Division of Natural Resources
Gov Justice promotes tradition and tourism at the WV Gold Rush Event at Babcock State Park
CLIFFTOP, W.Va. — Today, Gov. Jim Justice and representatives from the Division of Natural Resources (DNR) participated in the West Virgin...
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