Category: Press Releases

Bear Firearms Seasons Set to Open in West Virginia

Multiple season dates, including youth hunt, announced for fall 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

Archery and Crossbow Seasons Open Sept. 27 in West Virginia

Hunters reminded to purchase licenses early, follow new regulations and electronically check all harvests CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

WVDNR releases 2025 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey

Mast production is up and hunters are encouraged to scout potential hunting locations ELKINS, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

Thousands Watch WVDNR’s First Hybrid NRC Meeting

Agency shifts future meeting time to 6 p.m. to boost public access CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR Opens Special Access Roads for Hunters with Disabilities

Class Q permits provide expanded hunting access on national forests and state WMAs CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With fall hunting seasons...

WVDNR Monitoring Seasonal Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer Populations

Officials remind public that disease is harmless to humans and not a long-term threat to deer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The...

WVDNR reminds hunters about upcoming youth seasons, changes to regulations

Squirrel and black bear youth hunting seasons set to open in September CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the first slate of...

WVDNR Announces Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Regulation Changes

Youth age limit expanded, new federal duck bag limits take effect Sept. 1 for the 2025-2026 waterfowl season CHARLESTON, W.Va....

WVDNR Announces Return of Elk Management Tours for 2026 Season

Guided tours offer unique opportunities to learn about West Virginia’s growing elk herd CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

Early Bear Firearms Season Opens Aug. 30 in 4 Counties

Hunters encouraged to buy license and take advantage of unique season CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...