Category: Press Releases

WVDNR Files Legislative Rules For Review, Seeks Public Comments

Proposed changes include repeal of outdated hunting rule and new wildlife rehabilitation guidelines CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR Seeks Input on State Wildlife Action Plan

Open house meetings scheduled across the state in July CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)...

WVDNR Police Announce July 4 Sober Boating Safety Checks

NRPOs to promote safe, sober boating with Operation Dry Water checks during July 4 weekend CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR releases hunting and trapping regulations summary for 2025-2026 seasons

Changes to white-tailed deer, wild turkey and black bear seasons explained in annual publication CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

WVDNR Partners with MCA Youth on Restoration and Recreation Projects

WVDNR and Mountaineer Challenge Academy continue partnership with stream restoration and state park field day CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

WVDNR announces West Virginia Gold Rush giveaway winners

11 lucky anglers receive prize in Gold Rush giveaway CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)...

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...

WVDNR stocks 14 waters with catfish during week of June 2

Agency also stocked 7 additional waters with surplus trout CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)...

WVDNR stocks 68 waters with trout and catfish during week of May 27

Final trout stockings for spring season took place on May 31 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

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...