Category: Press Releases

Natural Resources Commission to Meet on Nov. 12

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

WVDNR to stock 40 state waters during fall trout stocking season

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

West Virginia State Parks and Recreation Endowment Board to Host Meeting Oct. 20

Meeting is open to the public at WVDNR headquarters in Charleston CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks and...

Fall turkey season begins October 10

Licenses can be purchased online at wvhunt.com CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced...

WVDNR anticipates higher deer harvest due to lower mast production

2026 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey available online CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced...

Ohio River produces yet another state record blue catfish

Ravenswood man’s 72.75 pound catch on Aug. 29 breaks the state weight record CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

Record-Shattering Pumpkinseed Sunfish Caught in West Virginia

August 6 catch breaks records set in June and July CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

WVDNR announces dam modifications at Bear Rock Lakes WMA 

Fishing access will close temporarily during construction CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced that...

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...