Category: Press Releases

WVDNR releases updated hunting and trapping regulations summary for 2024–2025 seasons

Changes to white-tailed deer, wild turkey and black bear seasons explained in annual publication SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Updated hunting...

Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce two state record fish caught in June

Record-breaking black crappie and redear sunfish caught in Jackson and Fayette counties SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice announced...

WVDNR accepting applications for waterfowl hunt at McClintic WMA

Hunters have until Aug. 16 to apply for hunt scheduled for October ALUM CREEK, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR releases spring gobbler season harvest numbers

Hunters harvested 11,650 bearded turkeys during the 2024 spring gobbler season FARMINGTON, W.Va. — According to preliminary data released by...

WVDNR reminds public to leave young wildlife alone

Contact with wildlife can harm the animal and transmit disease and parasites SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — With the arrival of...

Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Days weekend to take place June 8–9

WVDNR announces details about kids fishing derbies at Bowden Hatchery and Little Beaver State Park CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today...

WV Wildlife Endowment Fund Board to meet June 4

Board that oversees funds that support wildlife conservation to meet at Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va....

WVDNR Police to increase water patrols during Memorial Day weekend

WVDNR Police enforces sober boating and life jacket use as part of National Safe Boating Week SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —...

WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville

New ramp improves angler and paddler access to Guyandotte River PINEVILLE, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

South Branch WMA mourning dove controlled hunt applications available

Annual hunt at South Branch WMA is scheduled for Sept. 1–2 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Applications for a controlled mourning...