Category: Press Releases

West Virginia records largest spring turkey harvest in 5 years

West Virginia records largest spring turkey harvest in 5 years Hunters in West Virginia harvested 12,217 bearded turkeys during the...

WVDNR announces catfish stockings

WVDDNR announces catfish stockings WVDNR announces catfish stockings SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. —  The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has stocked...

WVDNR announces winners of Gold Rush Giveaway

WVDNR announces winners of Gold Rush Giveaway Five lucky anglers to receive a West Virginia lifetime fishing license. SOUTH CHARLESTON,...

Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Weekend to take place June 10–11

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend will return June 10-11, 2023, and encouraged...

WVDNR stocks 43 waters during week of May 23-27

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

WVDNR Police complete maritime security training

Week-long intensive training conducted on the Kanawha River at the West Virginia State Police Academy in Dunbar. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va....

WVDNR stocks 73 waters during week of May 16-20

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

London Lock and Dam public fishing area temporarily closes

Fishing area closure at London Lock and Dam is expected to last until September 2023. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Due...

South Branch WMA Controlled Mourning Dove Hunt Applications Available

South Branch WMA Controlled Mourning Dove Hunt Applications Available. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Applications for a controlled mourning dove hunt at...

WVDNR stocks 84 waters during week of May 9-13

WVDNR stocks 84 waters during week of May 9-13 Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout...