Category: Press Releases

WVDNR completes fall trout stockings, releases list of waters stocked Oct. 17-28

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources completed its series of fall trout stockings in 40...

Wild game provides nutritious meat for hunters, families, charities

FRENCH CREEK, W.VA. — With fall hunting seasons in full swing, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources officials are encouraging hunters...

WVDNR staff honored for contributions to expanded public lands

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two retired West Virginia Division of Natural Resources staff members were honored this week by the Southeastern...

Duck, Canada goose, migratory game bird seasons to open Nov. 7

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several migratory game bird hunting seasons are set to open on Nov. 7, the West Virginia Division...

West Virginia’s small game hunting, trapping seasons to open Nov. 5

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Hunting and trapping seasons for several small game species are set to open in West Virginia on...

WV Natural Resources Commission to meet in Flatwoods Oct. 30

For Release: Oct. 25, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will meet at the Days Inn Conference...

Gov. Justice announces 2022 West Virginia Natural Resources Police officer of the year

For Release: Oct. 25, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday announced that Cpl. Brian Nuzum has been named...

WVDNR Police Celebrate 125 Years With Hinton Monument To State’s First Game Warden

For Release: Oct. 24, 2022 HINTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police celebrated its 125th anniversary on Saturday,...

Fall turkey hunting in 21 WV counties opens Oct. 24

For Release: Oct. 21, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — An additional two segments of West Virginia’s fall hunting season for wild turkey is...

WV wild boar firearms season to open Oct. 22

For Release: Oct. 21, 2022 BECKLEY, W.VA. — The first segment of West Virginia’s wild boar firearms season will take place from...