Author: WVDNR

Tips to help you catch trout in West Virginia

Catch native and stocked trout with these helpful tips from the WVDNR. When it comes to fishing, it doesn’t get...

Upcoming youth, Class Q and senior citizen special split antlerless deer seasons

Special season is open on public and private land in 51 counties open to firearms deer hunting. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va....

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...