Category: Press Releases

WVDNR releases 2022 black bear harvest numbers

West Virginia hunters harvested 1,727 black bears in 2022. BECKLEY, W.Va. — Hunters in West Virginia harvested 1,727 black bears during...

French Creek Freddie predicts early spring for West Virginia

Annual Groundhog Day prediction celebrated at West Virginia State Wildlife Center. FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — Get ready for an early...

Final split of WV wild boar archery/firearms season opens Feb. 3

West Virginia residents-only season open in Boone, Logan, Raleigh and Wyoming counties. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The final split of West...

WVDNR launches hellbender, mudpuppy citizen science survey

WVDNR launches hellbender, mudpuppy citizen science survey Anglers, members of the public are encouraged to report observations using the Survey123...

WVDNR posts list of waters stocked Jan. 23–27

Anglers reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of...

WV Wildlife Center announces Groundhog Day activity schedule

WV Wildlife Center announces Groundhog Day activity schedule Wildlife Center in Upshur County to celebrate French Creek Freddie’s 46th Groundhog...

WVDNR posts list of waters stocked Jan. 16–20

WVDNR posts list of waters stocked Jan. 16–20 Anglers reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp. SOUTH...

WVDNR posts list of waters stocked Jan. 9–13

Anglers reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

WV Flatwater Trail Commission to meet in South Charleston Jan. 23

WV Flatwater Trail Commission to meet in South Charleston Jan. 23 Public may attend in person or by conference call....

WV Hunting and Fishing Show Returns to Charleston Jan. 20–22

WV Hunting and Fishing Show Returns to Charleston Jan. 20–22 Event features new Cabela’s show stage, free trophy buck mount...