Category: Blog Posts

Spring cleaning? Tips for getting your bird house in order.

Spring is here and birds all over West Virginia have started nesting in nooks, crannies and trees where they'll raise...

Rainbow vs golden rainbow trout. What’s the difference?

Thousands of rainbow and golden rainbow trout are stocked in lakes and streams around the state each week during the...

If you grew up in West Virginia, you’ll know what makes this sound in the woods

You know the woods are preparing for spring's arrival when the silence of winter is replaced with chorus of high-pitched...

Capture West Virginia’s animals in action with these wildlife photography tips

West Virginia is the perfect state to live if you're a wildlife enthusiast or photographer. From rolling hills and majestic...

3 things you can do to help get your kids excited about nature

In this fast-paced world we live in, it's hard to find time to enjoy nature with your family. And when...

Teach your kids about wildlife with this fun outdoor activity

Looking for a family friendly activity or want to unleash your family's inner sense of wonder without traveling far from...

DNR helps students raise trout, learn about wildlife

Students in West Virginia are learning about environmental stewardship by raising trout in their classroom and later releasing them into...

Gov. Justice expands popular Gold Rush stocking program for 2020

The West Virginia Gold Rush is back this spring bigger and better than ever and will now include an additional...

WVDNR uses electrofishing technique to study walleye population

In an effort to improve and diversify fishing opportunities in the Mountain State, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

Weekend trout stockings return to WV State Parks this spring

In an effort to provide accessible fishing opportunities for families and new anglers, we're announcing the dates and locations of...