Author: WVDNR

Start Your Hunting and Fishing Journey in 2025

Tips and resources to help you become a hunter and angler in 2025 If you’ve ever wanted to hunt or...

Field Report: Tracking Snowshoe Hares in West Virginia

How WVDNR biologists are uncovering the secrets of a hidden small game species In the quiet, snowy forests of West...

Bet You Didn’t Know These French Creek Freddie Facts

West Virginia’s 2025 Groundhog Day Celebration is scheduled for Feb. 2 You might know French Creek Freddie as West Virginia’s...

How to Use West Virginia’s Updated Fishing Regulations Summary

Fishing Regulations are a helpful resource for planning fishing adventures in West Virginia Every year, the West Virginia Division of...

2025 West Virginia hunting, trapping, fishing licenses now on sale

WVDNR encourages hunters, trappers, anglers to renew annual licenses and stamps early SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR releases updated fishing regulations

WVDNR encourages anglers to renew annual licenses and stamps early SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

2024 Fall Turkey Harvest up 17% in West Virginia

West Virginia hunters harvest 1,130 fall turkeys in 2024 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

Gov. Justice announces Monster Trout Contest winners

Five lucky anglers who submitted photos with tagged trout will receive prizes CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Gov. Jim Justice today announced...

Muzzleloader deer season to open December 16

Additional deer stamp must be purchased prior to season SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

West Virginia Wildlife Calendar Holiday Delivery Deadline is Dec. 15

Calendar orders placed by Dec. 15 are guaranteed to arrive by Christmas SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the holiday season...