Category: Press Releases

WVDNR announces St. Albans public access site temporarily closing for upgrades

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) and the City of St. Albans will close the public...

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announces early bear hunting opportunities

For Release: Sept. 2, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Early black bear gun hunting, with or without dogs, is available in four...

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announces updated regulations for coyote night hunting

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission approved updates to the regulations for coyote night hunting. Using any...

WV archery and crossbow seasons open Sept. 24

For Release: Aug.31, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. —The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to start preparing for...

WVDNR offering opportunity to collect free firewood at Short Mountain WMA

ROMNEY, W.VA. — Due to storm damage at the Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Hampshire County, the West Virginia Division...

WVDNR seeks landowners interested in improving wildlife habitat

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation...

WVDNR seeks resident opinions about black bears

BECKLEY, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is conducting a scientific study on black bears and black bear management that...

WVDNR accepting applications for controlled deer hunts at four state parks this fall

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications to participate in controlled deer hunts at...

Permit applications for special deer hunt at Green Bank Observatory available

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — A special resident-only controlled deer hunt at the Green Bank Observatory in Green Bank, W.Va. has been scheduled...

WVDNR announces 2022-2023 season dates, bag limits for migratory game birds

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia's hunting season dates and bag limits for migratory game birds have been set for the 2022-2023...