Category: Press Releases

2024 Fall Turkey Harvest up 17% in West Virginia

West Virginia hunters harvest 1,130 fall turkeys in 2024 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

Gov. Justice announces Monster Trout Contest winners

Five lucky anglers who submitted photos with tagged trout will receive prizes CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Gov. Jim Justice today announced...

Muzzleloader deer season to open December 16

Additional deer stamp must be purchased prior to season SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

West Virginia Wildlife Calendar Holiday Delivery Deadline is Dec. 15

Calendar orders placed by Dec. 15 are guaranteed to arrive by Christmas SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the holiday season...

Gov. Justice announces return of WVDNR’s “Gift the Outdoors” holiday promotion

Holiday gift guide includes WVDNR gift certificates and other hunting and fishing items available for online purchase CHARLESTON, W.Va. —...

Gov. Justice announces extra Elk River trout stockings in Webster County

Elk River to be stocked with 1,500 trout in November and December WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced...

WVDNR seeks art for West Virginia Wildlife Calendar Contest

Artists have until Feb. 19, 2025 to submit wildlife paintings SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Artists who want a chance to...

Gov. Justice announces return of buck firearms season and Big Buck Photo Contest

Eligible hunters can win prizes for submitting photos of 2024 buck harvests CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the...

WVDNR reminds hunters about concurrent black bear gun season

Next segment of black bear firearms season will run concurrently with buck firearms season SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West...

WVDNR reminds hunters about tree stand safety

Safety compliance and hunting regulations prevent accidents in the field SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia’s buck firearms season...