Category: Press Releases

Hunters Harvest 92,553 Deer During 2025-2026 Seasons

Decreased deer harvest reflects impact of abundant mast statewide and EHD  outbreak in western counties CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

West Virginia Gold Rush Returns March 30

WVDNR will stock 69 lakes and streams with golden rainbow trout CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

Natural Resources Commission Meeting Rescheduled to March 12

Public meetings on proposed regulations moved to March 17-18 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)...

WVDNR stocks 38 waters during week of Feb. 2

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2026 fishing license and trout stamp CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

Small Game Hunting, Trapping Seasons Close Feb. 28

WVDNR reminds trappers to electronically check their catches within 30 days of season closing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

Natural Resources Commission to Meet Feb. 19

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

French Creek Freddie Predicts More Winter for West Virginia

Gov. Morrisey helps reveal prediction and announces Wildlife Center loop trail as a Mountaineer Mile FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The...

West Virginia Hunters Harvest 2,469 Black Bears in 2025

Preliminary harvest mirrors 2024 totals as firearms season accounts for the majority of bears taken statewide CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The...

WVDNR Announces Winners of 2025 Big Buck Photo Contest

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

WVDNR stocks 16 waters during week of Jan. 12

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2026 fishing license and trout stamp CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...