Category: Press Releases

WVDNR announces WV State Wildlife Center to close temporarily for annual inspection

FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center...

Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce blue catfish state record broken again in West Virginia

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  The state record for the largest blue catfish by weight has been broken for the fourth...

WVDNR announces hunters in West Virginia harvested nearly 1,000 birds during the 2023 Fall Wild Turkey Season 

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that hunters harvested 981 wild turkeys...

Hunters in West Virginia harvested 45,155 bucks during the traditional buck firearms season

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  Preliminary data collected from the electronic game checking system indicated that deer hunters in West Virginia...

WV Natural Resources Commission to hold Special Virtual Meeting Dec. 14

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission has called a special virtual meeting on Dec. 14 at...

WV Flatwater Trail Commission to meet Dec. 12

Public may attend meeting in South Charleston or by conference call. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Flatwater Trail Commission will host...

WVDNR announces starts of December deer, bear hunting seasons

Hunters encouraged to enjoy December hunting seasons for deer and bear. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters will have several opportunities to target...

West Virginia deer muzzleloader season to open Dec. 11

Hunters are reminded to purchase their RM/RRM stamp before the season starts. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters who want a...

Gov. Justice signs MOU between WVDNR and Girl Scouts to promote education, conservation

Agreement will provide scouts with free and reduced-price activities at state parks in exchange for service projects. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim...

Gov. Justice announces Monster Trout Contest winners

Seven lucky anglers who submitted photos with tagged trout will receive a West Virginia state park stay or Cabela’s prize...