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Category: Press Releases

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...

WVDNR stocks 65 waters during week of May 19

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2025 fishing license and trout stamp CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR announces Free Fishing Days weekend to take place June 7-8

30th annual Bowden Fishing Derby and event at Little Beaver State Park scheduled for June 7 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The...

WVDNR Urges Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone

Contact with wildlife can harm the animal and transmit disease and parasites CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR Announces Changes to Coyote, Youth and Waterfowl Hunting Regulations

New rules expand opportunities for youth hunters and clarify supervision requirements CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

West Virginia Anglers Catch Record Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish

WVDNR confirms fifth and sixth state record fish of 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

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