Category: Hunting

Spring gobbler season arrives April 15 in West Virginia

Hunting safety tips, essential gear and best hunting locations to help you enjoy turkey hunting in West Virginia Spring is...

West Virginia bear harvest increases 64 percent in 2023

West Virginia hunters harvested 2,830 black bears in 2023 BECKLEY, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR announces 2024 hunting, trapping, fishing licenses now on sale

New offers include physical license cards, digital gift certificates, and other new license products for 2024SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR announces starts of December deer, bear hunting seasons

Hunters encouraged to enjoy December hunting seasons for deer and bear. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters will have several opportunities to target...

Buyer’s guide to 2024 hunting and fishing licenses in West Virginia

Whether you're a seasoned hunter or angler or a first-time explorer venturing into the world of hunting and fishing, your...

West Virginia deer muzzleloader season to open Dec. 11

Hunters are reminded to purchase their RM/RRM stamp before the season starts. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters who want a...

Win Big with the Big Buck Photo Contest

Whether you’ve hunted for decades or it’s your first time in the woods, this fall you can experience hunting in...

Gov. Justice announces start of buck firearms season, return of Big Buck Photo Contest

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice today reminds hunters that West Virginia’s buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 20, and that they...

WVDNR reminds hunters about late black bear gun seasons

The next segment of West Virginia’s black bear firearms season will run concurrently with the buck firearms season. SOUTH CHARLESTON,...

WVDNR reminds Barbour, Jackson, Mason, Upshur hunters about Nov. 20-21 deer examination requirement

Hunters also reminded to purchase their hunting license, deer stamps and to check their game during the upcoming firearms season....