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West Virginia bear harvest increases 64 percent in 2023
West Virginia hunters harvested 2,830 black bears in 2023 BECKLEY, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural...
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WV Flatwater Trail Commission to meet Feb. 1
Public may attend meeting in South Charleston or by conference call SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Flatwater Trail Commission will host its...
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Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce blue catfish state record broken again in West Virginia
Michael John Drake of St. Albans, WV, caught and released a record-breaking blue catfish weighing 69.45 pounds and measuring 50.51 inches SO...
Read More >>WVDNR announces hunters in West Virginia harvested nearly 1,000 birds during the 2023 Fall Wild Turkey Season
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that hunters harvested 981 wild turk...
Read More >>Hunters in West Virginia harvested 45,155 bucks during the traditional buck firearms season
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Preliminary data collected from the electronic game checking system indicated that deer hunters in West Virg...
Read More >>WV Natural Resources Commission to hold Special Virtual Meeting Dec. 14
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission has called a special virtual meeting on Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. This me...
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WVDNR announces starts of December deer, bear hunting seasons
Hunters encouraged to enjoy December hunting seasons for deer and bear. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters will have several oppo...
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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...
Read More >>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...
Read More >>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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