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Category: Press Releases

West Virginia Wildlife Center spring hours start April 1

State Wildlife Center will be open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR Dedicates New Boat Ramp in Clendenin to Expand Public Access on the Elk River

New Virginia Avenue site enhances boating and fishing opportunities SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

WVDNR stocks 80 waters during week of March 17

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2025 fishing license and trout stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

West Virginia-Kentucky Reciprocal Fishing Agreement Expires

Officials actively working to update agreement SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today...

WVDNR stocks 90 waters during week of March 10

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2025 fishing license and trout stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

West Virginia Students Qualify for Archery in the Schools State Tournament

Top student archers from 64 schools to compete at Charleston Coliseum on March 29 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR announces Gold Rush returns April 1-12

WVDNR will stock 69 lakes and streams with golden rainbow trout SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR stocks 80 waters during week of March 3

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2025 fishing license and trout stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR Announces Changes to CWD Containment Area

Change comes after Chronic Wasting Disease detected in a Grant County deer SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR releases Big Game Bulletin

Annual publication includes harvest numbers for West Virginia’s big game species SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

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