Category: Press Releases

WV Natural Resources Commission to meet Oct. 29 at Stonewall Resort

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will meet on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. at Stonewall Resort...

Gov. Justice announces fall trout stockings and return of Monster Trout Contest

The WVDNR will stock 35,000 pounds of trophy-size trout and 6,500 pounds of monster trout during weeks of Oct. 16...

Upcoming youth, Class Q and senior citizen special split antlerless deer seasons

Special season is open on public and private land in 51 counties open to firearms deer hunting. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va....

West Virginia’s fall turkey season opens Oct. 14

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Turkey hunting is set to return to West Virginia with the fall season’s first split scheduled to...

WVDNR releases 2023 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey

Annual publication provides details about mast conditions and the forecasted impacts to West Virginia wildlife. ELKINS, W.Va. — Hunters getting ready...

WVDNR reminds hunters to buy deer stamps before archery season starts Saturday

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Hunters who want a chance to take up to two additional deer during West Virginia’s statewide deer...

National Forest and WMA access roads to be open to hunters with disabilities

Access roads in select national forests and state WMAs open to Class Q permit holders. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With fall...

WV Flatwater Trail Commission to meet Sept. 19

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Flatwater Trail Commission will host its next quarterly meeting at the West Virginia Division of Natural...

2024 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced that the 2024 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar...

West Virginia’s archery and crossbow seasons open Sept. 30

Seasons provide opportunity to hunt white-tailed deer, black bear and wild boar. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...