Category: Hunting

WVDNR accepting applications for antlerless deer hunt lotteries

Hunters must apply online for controlled deer hunts in limited permit areas and select state parks CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The...

2025 Deer Lottery Hunt Guide

Lottery hunts provide hunters with unique deer hunting opportunities Each year, the WVDNR issues a limited number of permits for...

WVDNR now accepting applications for waterfowl hunt at McClintic WMA

Hunters have until Aug. 15 to apply for hunt scheduled for October CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

Hunters in West Virginia harvest 10,694 spring turkeys in 2025

Harvests during two-day youth season increased in 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to preliminary data released by the West Virginia...

South Branch WMA Mourning Dove Controlled Hunt Applications Available

Annual hunt is scheduled for Sept. 1-2 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today...

Natural Resources Commission to meet May 4

Public may attend meeting at WVU Potomac State College SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will...

WV Spring Gobbler Season to Open April 21

Turkey hunters encouraged to participate in Spring Gobbler Survey SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

WVDNR releases Big Game Bulletin

Annual publication includes harvest numbers for West Virginia’s big game species SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

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...