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In Season: Spring Turkey (bearded only) April 18-May 22. Beaver (trapping) March 1 – 31. Coyote, Skunk, Opossum, Woodchuck, Weasel, English Sparrow, European Starling and Pigeon (hunting) are all year-round.

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Author: Sam Speciale

WVDNR announces West Virginia Gold Rush giveaway winners

For Release: June 16, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today that 34 lucky...

WVDNR stocks channel catfish in 7 waters during week of June 6, 2022

For Release: June 10, 2022Media Contact: Andy Malinoski, (304) 553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The following waters were stocked...

WVDNR shares trout stocking locations for week of May 9

For Release: May 16, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The following waters were stocked with trout during the week of May...

2022 Fishing Regulations Summary now available online, includes new Master Angler Program and updates to the Trophy Citation Program

West Virginia Division of Natural ResourcesFor Release: Jan. 5, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — The 2022 West Virginia Fishing Regulations Summary is now...

West Virginia hunters harvested 42,674 bucks during 2021 Buck Firearms Season

For Release: Dec. 9, 2021Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Preliminary data indicates West Virginia hunters harvested 42,674 antlered deer during the...

West Virginia’s muzzleloader deer season opens Dec. 13

For Release: Dec. 9, 2021Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia’s muzzleloader deer hunting season opens Dec. 13...

West Virginia fall turkey hunters harvest 694 birds

For Release: Dec. 6, 2021Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov FARMINGTON, W.VA. — Hunters in West Virginia harvested 694 birds during...

Flatwater Trail Commission to meet on Dec. 2

For Release: Nov. 30, 2021Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The Flatwater Trail Commission will meet in Charleston on...

WVDNR highlights habitat and stream restoration project in Monongahela Forest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe4EOBQPEII GLADY, W.VA. — More than 2,000 acres of wildlife habitat in the Monongahela National Forest is being restored thanks...

West Virginia Hunters Encouraged To Donate Venison To The Hunters Helping The Hungry Program

For Release: Nov. 9, 2021Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia's abundance of wildlife and hunting seasons provide opportunities for many families...

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