Category: Hunting

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....

WVDNR mails limited antlerless deer season permits to successful applicants

Permits provide hunting opportunities in select WMAs, state forests and counties to meet management objectives. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR seeks meat processors for Hunters Helping the Hungry program

Hunters have donated more than 1 million pounds of nutritious venison over program's 32 years. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

WVDNR reminds hunters and trappers about furbearer seasons, river otter research project

Various furbearer trapping and small game hunting seasons will open in West Virginia on Nov. 4. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With...

WVDNR reminds hunters about October antlerless deer firearms season

Early antlerless deer firearms season provides benefits for hunters and deer population. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...