Category: Press Releases

New state record common carp caught in Summersville Lake

For Release: May 24, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia lakes and streams continue to produce both trophy-sized game fish and record...

WVDNR shares trout stocking locations for week of May 9

For Release: May 16, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The following waters were stocked with trout during the week of May...

WVDNR urges public to leave young wildlife alone

For Release: May 10, 2022 FRENCH CREEK, WV — With the arrival of spring weather and emergence of young wildlife, the West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR seeks public comments on CWD in Hampshire County

For Release: May 9, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski ,  SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Deer hunters in Hampshire County will be surveyed in May about their...

WVDNR warns public about nuisance bear behavior

For Release: April 29, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — To prevent nuisance bear activity around the state, the West Virginia Division of Natural...

Flatwater Trail Commission to meet May 5

For Release: April 28, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The Flatwater Trail Commission will host its quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 5 at...

Mount Storm Lake boat ramp and parking area to temporarily close for construction

For Release: April 19, 2022 ROMNEY, WV — Mount Storm Lake’s boat ramp and parking area will be closed from June 1...

West Virginia’s spring gobbler season opens April 18, youth season opens April 16-17

For Release: April 13, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia’s spring gobbler season opens on April 18 and continues for...

West Virginia angler breaks blue catfish weight record

For Release: April 13, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski ,  SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia’s navigable rivers continue to produce hefty catfish, including one that...

WVDNR shares trout stocking locations for week of April 4

For Release: April 11, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — The following waters were stocked with trout during the week of April...