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Division of Natural Resources
West Virginia’s squirrel season starts Sept. 14
Hunters are reminded to purchase a license and review latest regulations SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s regular squirrel seas...
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WVDNR reminds new hunters to complete required hunter safety class before fall seasons
Hunter education required for new hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1975 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As opening dates for fall hunting season...
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WVDNR reminds hunters about upcoming youth hunting seasons
Squirrel and black bear youth hunting seasons set to open in September SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Res...
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Gov. Justice announces two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake
WVDNR reports eighth record-breaking catch of 2024 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Divis...
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WVDNR announces important migratory game bird season dates
New migratory bird regulations go into effect Sept. 1 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced t...
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WVDNR announces National Hunting and Fishing Day ticket sale
Annual hunting and fishing show returns to Stonewall Resort on Sept. 21 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Re...
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Division of Natural Resources
2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase
WVDNR celebrates 40th anniversary edition of award-winning calendar SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resour...
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WVDNR reminds bear hunters about early firearms seasons
Early bear firearms season is set to open Aug. 31 and Oct. 5 in select counties SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Na...
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Division of Natural Resources
Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce two state record fish caught in June
Record-breaking black crappie and redear sunfish caught in Jackson and Fayette counties SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice ann...
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WVDNR accepting applications for waterfowl hunt at McClintic WMA
Hunters have until Aug. 16 to apply for hunt scheduled for October ALUM CREEK, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is ...
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WVDNR releases spring gobbler season harvest numbers
Hunters harvested 11,650 bearded turkeys during the 2024 spring gobbler season FARMINGTON, W.Va. — According to preliminary data released ...
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WVDNR reminds public to leave young wildlife alone
Contact with wildlife can harm the animal and transmit disease and parasites SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — With the arrival of spring weather ...
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