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Division of Natural Resources
WVDNR REPORTS 19 PERCENT INCREASE IN NUMBER OF STOCKED TROUT IN 2023
FAVORABLE WEATHER AND IMPROVED INFRASTRUCTURE IS HELPING THE WVDNR PRODUCE MORE TROUT AT HATCHERIES AROUND THE STATE. CHARLESTON, W.VA. —Â...
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WVDNR STOCKS 84 WATERS DURING WEEK OF MAY 9-13
ANGLERS ARE REMINDED TO PURCHASE A 2023 FISHING LICENSE AND TROUT STAMP. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural ...
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Leave young wildlife alone, WVDNR urges
FRENCH CREEK, W. Va. – West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) personnel urge people to leave young wildlife alone because doi...
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Gov. Justice announces that improved trout stocking method is in place
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that beginning this week, in trout stockings around the state, the West Virginia Divisio...
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12th annual Southern West Virginia Spring Eagle Survey and Winter Birding Weekend March 1-3, 2019
PIPESTEM, W.Va. — Eagles, birds of prey and winter bird watching are the focus of the 12th annual Spring Eagle Survey of the Bluestone/Pip...
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Green Day Hikes set at eight West Virginia State Parks March 16 and 17
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With spring approaching and St. Patrick’s Day falling on a weekend, Green Day Hikes are scheduled at eight Wes...
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2019 West Virginia Fishing Regulations Corrections
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 2019 West Virginia Fishing Regulations Summary contains two errors of which anglers and other parties should...
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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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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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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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