Category: Blog Posts BearWise tips for avoiding nuisance bears During the spring, summer and fall months, bears roam the woods in West Virginia looking for food and they won’t... Why you need to wear a PFD The good thing about living in West Virginia is that there are plenty of streams, rivers and lakes where you... Stressed out? Start a pollinator garden. Studies show that gardening and spending time outside is calming and good for your health. But did you know that... What you need to know about online hunter education classes If you're looking for a sustainable way to put food on your family's table, now's a perfect time to take... WVDNR launches citizen science project to track firefly sightings In an effort to understand declining firefly populations, we're launching a citizen science project to track lightning bug sightings in... You might be staying inside, but West Virginia wildlife is coming out to play So, spring's here and we're all stuck inside. Life will get back to normal for us humans eventually, but it's... Be a scientist and help WVDNR document box turtle sightings Eastern box turtles are one of the most recognizable animals in West Virginia, but did you know these lovable reptiles... Spring gobbler season opens April 20 Hope you have plans for a hunting adventure soon because the spring gobbler season is scheduled to open on Monday,... Try these wildlife activity sheets to keep the kids occupied While the kids are home, we’d like to help keep them entertained and learning. So, here's a few fun activities... How to practice physical distancing while fishing at a public lake or stream This is an updated post. Being outside and enjoying the beauty of nature is one of the best things you...