Category: Press Releases

Gov. Justice encourages hunters to participate in early antlerless deer firearms season

Early antlerless firearms season benefits hunters and deer population CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division...

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

The WVDNR will stock trophy-size and monster trout at 40 lakes and streams during the weeks of Oct. 21 and...

Special Split Youth, Class Q and Class XS  Antlerless Deer Season Opens Oct. 19

Select access roads on public land open to Class Q permit holders SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

Permits Issued for 2024 Limited Antlerless Deer Hunts in West Virginia

Hunters who receive a permit must have a valid West Virginia hunting license and Class N stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va....

West Virginia’s fall turkey season opens Oct. 12

Hunters reminded to purchase a license and stamps before season starts SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the...

Gov. Justice announces record blue catfish on the Ohio River

Ninth record-breaking catch of the year netted by Indiana angler SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that...

WVDNR Natural Resources Police Officers receive national award

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies recognizes WVDNR District 4 officers for conservation efforts and hunter outreach SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va....

Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s archery and crossbow seasons open Sept. 28

Hunters are reminded to purchase their license and stamps and review regulations SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and...

Gov. Justice announces winner of lottery hunt with Whitetail Frenzy

Contest winner will be featured in an episode of popular hunting show SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and...

WVDNR reminds new hunters to complete required hunter safety class before fall seasons

Hunter education required for new hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1975 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As opening dates...