Category: Press Releases

WVDNR stocks 43 waters during first week of fall trout stocking

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

WVDNR reminds hunters and trappers about furbearer seasons, river otter research project

Various furbearer trapping and small game hunting seasons will open in West Virginia on Nov. 4. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With...

WVDNR reminds hunters about October antlerless deer firearms season

Early antlerless deer firearms season provides benefits for hunters and deer population. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WV Natural Resources Commission to meet Oct. 29 at Stonewall Resort

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will meet on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. at Stonewall Resort...

Gov. Justice announces fall trout stockings and return of Monster Trout Contest

The WVDNR will stock 35,000 pounds of trophy-size trout and 6,500 pounds of monster trout during weeks of Oct. 16...

Upcoming youth, Class Q and senior citizen special split antlerless deer seasons

Special season is open on public and private land in 51 counties open to firearms deer hunting. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va....

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...