Category: Hunting

WVDNR Offers Public Meetings and Online Questionnaire for Proposed Regulations

Members of public invited to share input on 2025-2026 hunting, trapping and fishing regulations SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR announces deer harvests increased 2% in 2024–2025 seasons

West Virginia hunters harvest 111,646 deer during 2024–2025 seasons SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

Your 2025 Guide to Spring Gobbler Season in West Virginia

Everything you need to know to prepare for a safe and successful spring turkey hunt in West Virginia West Virginia’s...

WVDNR hunter education classes available

Some hunters required to complete course before buying a hunting license SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

4 Ways You Can Support Wildlife Conservation in West Virginia

How you can help protect West Virginia’s wildlife West Virginia’s diverse landscape is home to 57 species of amphibians and...

Explore West Virginia with Online Hunting and Fishing Map

Interactive hunting and fishing map helps you plan outdoor adventures Are you new to hunting in West Virginia and need...

GIS Team: Powering Conservation and Outdoor Adventures

Behind the Scenes with the WVDNR's Geographic Information Systems Team https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W2_0h_Uj_E Behind every successful hunting trip, fishing expedition and wildlife...

West Virginia hunters harvest 2,479 black bears in 2024

2024 black bear harvest remained consistent with 2023 numbers SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

WVDNR announces final split of wild boar archery and firearms seasons

Resident-only season open in Boone, Logan, Raleigh and Wyoming counties SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

WVDNR announces 2024 West Virginia Big Buck Photo Contest winners

Grand prize winner will receive a lifetime license, 15 others to get a state forest cabin stay or prize package...