Category: Press Releases

WV angler catches state record longnose gar

WV angler catches state record longnose gar Record-breaking fish measured in at 53.62 inches. CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  An 11-year record for...

Hunting Season Changes Explained in New 2023-24 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With updated hunting regulations in effect, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to...

WVDNR signs MOU with Boy Scouts to promote education, conservation

WVDNR signs MOU with Boy Scouts to promote education, conservation Agreement will provide scouts with access to free and reduced-price...

WVDNR seeks public input for river otter citizen science project

WVDNR seeks public input for river otter citizen science project Data collected during online survey will help the WVDNR better...

WVDNR Police announce increased lake, river patrols during July 4 weekend

WVDNR Police announce increased lake, river patrols during July 4 weekend Operation Dry Water patrols promote safe, sober boating during...

Applications available for limited permit area antlerless deer hunts

Applications available for limited permit area antlerless deer hunts Lottery hunts available in 12 limited permit areas in West Virginia....

WVDNR reports 19 percent increase in number of stocked trout in 2023

WVDNR reports 19 percent increase in number of stocked trout in 2023 Favorable weather and improved infrastructure is helping the...

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,...