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Gift the Outdoors: WVDNR Holiday Gift Guide

Need a little help finding a gift for the hunter, angler or outdoors lover in your family? To make your...

Win Big with the Big Buck Photo Contest

Whether you’ve hunted for decades or it’s your first time in the woods, this fall you can experience hunting in...

WVDNR seeks art for 40th anniversary edition of West Virginia Wildlife Calendar

Artists have until Feb. 14, 2024 to submit wildlife paintings. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Artists who want a chance to have...

Gov. Justice announces start of buck firearms season, return of Big Buck Photo Contest

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice today reminds hunters that West Virginia’s buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 20, and that they...

WVDNR reminds hunters about late black bear gun seasons

The next segment of West Virginia’s black bear firearms season will run concurrently with the buck firearms season. SOUTH CHARLESTON,...

WVDNR announces November-December trout stockings for Elk River in Webster County

Nestled in the heart of West Virginia, the Elk River in Webster County is one of the best places for...

West Virginia Wildlife Calendar: The Ultimate Gift for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Beat the holiday stress and surprise the outdoor lovers in your life with a gift that brings the beauty of...

WVDNR reminds Barbour, Jackson, Mason, Upshur hunters about Nov. 20-21 deer examination requirement

Hunters also reminded to purchase their hunting license, deer stamps and to check their game during the upcoming firearms season....

Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund accepting grant applications

Interested parties have until Dec. 31 to submit applications for land-protection projects. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Outdoor Heritage Conservation...

WVDNR stocks 43 waters during second week of fall trout stocking

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of...