Author: WVDNR

West Virginia’s fall turkey season opens Oct. 14

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Turkey hunting is set to return to West Virginia with the fall season’s first split scheduled to...

WVDNR releases 2023 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey

Annual publication provides details about mast conditions and the forecasted impacts to West Virginia wildlife. ELKINS, W.Va. — Hunters getting ready...

Survival Skills: Ten Things to do When Lost in the Woods

The cool nights, crisp winds, and colorful foliage is a clear sign fall has descended upon the Mountain State. With...

WVDNR reminds hunters to buy deer stamps before archery season starts Saturday

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Hunters who want a chance to take up to two additional deer during West Virginia’s statewide deer...

National Forest and WMA access roads to be open to hunters with disabilities

Access roads in select national forests and state WMAs open to Class Q permit holders. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With fall...

WV Flatwater Trail Commission to meet Sept. 19

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Flatwater Trail Commission will host its next quarterly meeting at the West Virginia Division of Natural...

Motorists should take extra caution while driving during fall months

As fall arrives, the days get shorter, temperatures start to drop, leaves start to turn and white-tailed deer become a...

2024 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced that the 2024 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar...

Get a behind the scenes look at how the 2024 WV Wildlife Calendar was made

The 2024 edition of the West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online at WVstateparks.com and at select...

West Virginia’s archery and crossbow seasons open Sept. 30

Seasons provide opportunity to hunt white-tailed deer, black bear and wild boar. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...