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Author: WVDNR

Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area Boat Ramp Reopened

WVDNR exploring upgrades to public access site in Cabell County CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

Reedsville man catches record chain pickerel

27.95-inch, 5.65-pound fish caught at private Preston County pond in April CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

Buckhannon teen catches record-breaking golden rainbow trout

Hunter Rohr’s catch during the annual West Virginia Gold Rush event sets a new length and weight record CHARLESTON, W.Va....

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources opens registration for Becoming an Outdoors Woman spring workshop

Popular event for outdoor enthusiasts set for May 1-3 at Twin Falls Resort State Park CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

West Virginia Natural Resources Commission to meet April 30

Public invited to attend in-person at six locations or watch via livestream CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

Your Guide to Spring Gobbler Season in West Virginia

Everything you need to know to prepare for a safe and successful spring turkey hunt in West Virginia West Virginia’s...

Kanawha County man catches record-breaking tiger trout

Catch marks new length record for tiger trout in West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

WVDNR Natural Resources Police Officer Named NWTF Officer of Year

NRPO Cody Smith receives Sharp Spur Award for protecting West Virginia’s wild turkey resources CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

WVDNR Wildlife Specialist Named West Virginia Wildlife Manager of the Year

West Virginia chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation recognizes Heath Miles, a WVDNR wildlife specialist who manages 2 Wildlife Management...

WVDNR Announces 8th Master Angler Award Winner

Harrison County angler completed six slams and caught 22 fish species to win prestigious award CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

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