Category: Press Releases

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...

Natural Resources Commission to meet July 31 in Summersville

For Release: July 27, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will meet at the Summersville Arena and...

Flatwater Trail Commission to meet Aug. 2

For Release: July 27, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The Flatwater Trail Commission will host its next quarterly meeting at the West...

Applications available for antlerless deer hunts in limited permit areas

For Release: July 19, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications to hunt...

WVDNR Files Legislative Rules For Review, Seeks Public Comments

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Proposed legislative rule changes filed by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources are open for public...

Angler breaks West Virginia’s long-standing channel catfish record

For Release: June 29, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — A 17-year record for the largest channel catfish caught in West Virginia has...