Category: Blog Posts

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...

Hunter education classes prepare hunters for upcoming seasons

When it comes to participating in West Virginia's many hunting seasons, there's a lot to remember. But you don't have...

Love hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation? We need your help!

Hunting and fishing have been important parts of West Virginia's culture and economy for decades, if not the entirety of...

That dead Christmas tree you threw away can breathe new life into your favorite fishing lake

Some of the most popular game fish in West Virginia like swimming in waters with ample woody cover from downed...

The unusual mating habits of WV Wildlife and what they teach us about love

Animals don't celebrate Valentine's Day, but when it comes to love, attraction and finding a partner, we humans can learn...

Trout stockings provide opportunities for year-round fishing adventures in WV

There’s never a bad time to grab a fishing pole and hit one of West Virginia’s many streams or lakes...

Early spring or more winter? French Creek Freddie to make prediction at Groundhog Day ceremony on Feb. 2.

You’ve probably heard of Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil, but West Virginia has its own weather predicting groundhog and his name is...