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Author: Sarah Harmon

Blue catfish state record broken again in West Virginia

For Release: May 26, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — Anglers continue to catch numerous trophy blue catfish from West Virginia waters, including one angler...

New state record common carp caught in Summersville Lake

For Release: May 24, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia lakes and streams continue to produce both trophy-sized game fish and record...

WVDNR urges public to leave young wildlife alone

For Release: May 10, 2022 FRENCH CREEK, WV — With the arrival of spring weather and emergence of young wildlife, the West Virginia Division of...

Mount Storm Lake boat ramp and parking area to temporarily close for construction

For Release: April 19, 2022 ROMNEY, WV — Mount Storm Lake’s boat ramp and parking area will be closed from June 1...

2021 West Virginia Big Game Bulletin now available

For Release: April 5, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — The 2021 West Virginia Big Game Bulletin is now available, according to the West Virginia...

Castlemans Run Lake WMA to receive stockings from Bear Rock Lakes WMA due to mining operations

For Release: April 5, 2022 VALLEY GROVE, WV — Due to lowered water levels in the lakes during mining operations, the West...

WVDNR announces top schools, shooters from 17th Archery in the Schools state tournament

For Release: March 30, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday the results of...

Angler catches state record musky in Braxton County

For Release: March 23, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — On Saturday, March 19, Lucas King of Burnsville, West Virginia, caught and released a...

WVDNR announces public meetings to discuss proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations

For Release: March 8, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will hold 12 in-person public...

2022 Wild Boar Firearms Season Opens Feb. 4

For Release: Jan. 26, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia's resident-only wild boar firearms season will be open in Boone, Logan, Raleigh...

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