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60 waters stocked with trout during month of January, stockings continue through spring 

For Release: Jan. 31, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the month of January, 60 waters were stocked with trout throughout West...

West Virginia Hunters Harvest 2,756 Black Bears In 2021 

For Release: Jan. 28, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia hunters harvested 2,756 black bears during the combined 2021 archery and...

WVDNR, NWTF announce Wildlife Manager of the Year Award Recipient 

For Release: Jan. 25, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A wildlife manager from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) sixth district has...

French Creek Freddie Facts To Get You Ready For Groundhog Day

You might know French Creek Freddie as West Virginia's most popular weather-predicting groundhog, but do you know the story of...

WVDNR seeking wildlife paintings for 2023 calendar

For Release: Nov. 18, 2021Contact: Andy Malinoski ,  SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Artists who want a chance to have their wildlife paintings featured in...

Concurrent Black Bear Hunting Opportunities During Deer Season

For Release: Nov. 8, 2021Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Deer hunters are reminded that a concurrent bear season without dogs will occur...

WVDNR reminds hunters to field tag, electronically check big game harvests

With big game seasons open around West Virginia, the state Division of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to field tag...

Natural Resources Commission To Meet Oct. 31 At Chief Logan State Park

The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will hold its next quarterly meeting on Sunday, Oct. 31, beginning at 1 p.m....

WVDNR reminds outdoor enthusiasts of additions to the Wildlife Management Area system in western region

Over the last two years, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has added more than 31,200 acres to...

40,700 pounds of trout stocked in 38 waters throughout West Virginia

The year might be coming to an end, but there’s still plenty of fish to catch in West Virginia. In...