Author: WVDNR

WVDNR releases 2022 black bear harvest numbers

West Virginia hunters harvested 1,727 black bears in 2022. BECKLEY, W.Va. — Hunters in West Virginia harvested 1,727 black bears during...

French Creek Freddie predicts early spring for West Virginia

Annual Groundhog Day prediction celebrated at West Virginia State Wildlife Center. FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — Get ready for an early...

WVDNR Police guide Mountaineer Challenge Academy cadets on first deer hunt

WVDNR Police guide Mountaineer Challenge Academy cadets on first deer hunt WVDNR Police officers continue years-long partnership with Mountaineer Challenge...

Fall turkey hunting in 21 WV counties opens Oct. 24

For Release: Oct. 21, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — An additional two segments of West Virginia’s fall hunting season for wild turkey is...

WV wild boar firearms season to open Oct. 22

For Release: Oct. 21, 2022 BECKLEY, W.VA. — The first segment of West Virginia’s wild boar firearms season will take place from...

WV antlerless deer firearms season opens Oct. 20

For Release: Oct. 19, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The first segment of West Virginia’s antlerless deer firearms season is set to...

Gov. Justice announces New Fall Monster Trout Stocking Program

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the launch of a new fall Monster Trout stocking program to coincide with West Virginia’s...

West Virginia’s fall turkey season opens Oct. 8

For Release: Oct. 3, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov FARMINGTON, W.VA. — West Virginia’s fall hunting season for wild turkey is scheduled to open Oct. 8....

2023 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase

For Release: Sept. 30, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced that the 2023...

WVDNR Releases 2022 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey

For Release: Sept. 29, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov ELKINS, W.Va. — Hunters getting ready for the fall hunting seasons may now consult the 2022...