Category: Press Releases

Conaway Run WMA shooting range temporarily closed

News Release: July 28, 2020 PARKERSBURG, W.VA. — The public shooting range at Conaway Run Wildlife Management Area has been closed for...

DNR accepting applications for South Branch WMA dove hunt until Aug. 7

News Release: July 28, 2020 ELKINS, W.VA. — Hunters who wish to participate in the controlled mourning dove hunt at South Branch Wildlife...

DNR accepting applications for McClintic WMA waterfowl hunt

News Release: July 31, 2020 ALUM CREEK, W.VA. — Hunters who wish to participate in a controlled waterfowl hunt at McClintic Wildlife Management...

Special urban deer archery season opens Sept. 5

News Release: August 28, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The start of West Virginia's archery and crossbow deer season is still...

Waterfowl hunt at Green Bottom modified due to COVID- 19

News Release: September 1, 2020 ALUM CREEK, W.VA. — Hunters who wish to participate in the controlled waterfowl hunt at Green Bottom...

West Virginia’s archery and crossbow seasons open Sept. 26

News Release: September 4, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia’s 2020 archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear and...

West Virginia’s archery and crossbow seasons open Sept. 26

News Release: September 28, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia's archery and crossbow seasons for deer, bear and wild boar...

WVDNR reminds hunters of furbearer hunting, trapping and tagging requirements

News Release: September 29, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Hunting and trapping seasons for fur-bearing animals will start soon, and state wildlife...

Access roads open to hunters with disabilities during fall seasons

News Release: October 1, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — With the start of fall hunting seasons underway, the West Virginia Division...

WVDNR encourages hunters to get ready for buck firearms season

News Release: October 2, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The opening of buck firearms season is a day many hunters have circled on...