Category: Press Releases

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...

WVDNR stocks 44 waters with monster, trophy-size trout

Anglers who catch a tagged monster trout can win a prize SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR Natural Resources Police mentor 43 youth hunters during antlerless deer season

Agency’s outreach efforts continue to support youth hunting and conservation education SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

Gov. Justice congratulates West Virginia’s first youth Master Angler

Putnam County youth becomes state’s seventh Master Angler Award winner PAINT CREEK, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia...

Hunters Helping the Hungry program seeking donations

Hunters have donated more than 1 million pounds of nutritious venison over program’s 33 years SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With...