Category: Press Releases

WVDNR Announces New Wildlife Disease and Mortality Online Reporting Tool

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today that the agency is implementing a new online...

West Virginia Natural Resources Commission to meet July 30

Public invited to attend in-person at six locations or watch via livestream CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR Opens Applications for Antlerless Deer and State Park Lottery Hunts

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that applications are now open for the 2026...

West Virginia Unveils New Dates for Dove, Woodcock and Rail Hunting Seasons 

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia's 2026-27 hunting season dates and bag limits for mourning dove, woodcock, snipe, sora and Virginia rails...

West Virginia Wildlife Center’s Popular ‘Rendezvous’ Celebration Returns This Month

FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced the West Virginia Wildlife Center will host its...

WVDNR Stocked 54 Ponds and Lakes with Channel Catfish

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2026 fishing license CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)...

WVDNR Police Promotes Sober Boating Through Nationwide Operation Dry Water Campaign

NRPOs to promote safe boating with sobriety checks during July 4 weekend CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As boating activity increases nationwide...

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Seeks Public Input on Proposed Wildlife Disease Management Changes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that it has filed one proposed legislative...

WVDNR Releases Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary for 2026-2027 Seasons

Updated guide details changes to season dates, weapon regulations and bag limits CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR accepting applications for Waterfowl Hunt at McClintic WMA

Hunters have until Aug. 14 to apply for the October hunt CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...