Category: Press Releases

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...

WV Wildlife Center Announces 100th Anniversary Event, Unveils New Logo

Special events on Sept. 15-16 will be open to the public. FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

Popular Elk Management Tours Return to Chief Logan State Park

Tickets for the guided tours are now available and are expected to sell out quickly LOGAN, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

54th WV Nature Wonder Weekend at North Bend State Park scheduled for Sept. 15-17

CAIRO, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Nature Wonder Weekend is returning to North Bend State Park for its 54th year Sept. 15-17...