Category: Press Releases

West Virginia’s new five-week spring gobbler season opens April 19

News Release: April 8, 2021 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — Beginning this year, West Virginia’s statewide spring gobbler season will run for...

WVDNR issues guidance for bird mortality event

News Release: June 25, 2021 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — In late May, wildlife managers in Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia...

WVDNR seeks wildlife paintings for 2022 calendar

News Release: January 22, 2021 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is requesting original color wildlife paintings...

Gov. Justice appoints members of new Flatwater Trail Commission; first meeting to be held virtually Feb. 9

News Release: February 5, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Today, Gov. Jim Justice announced the names of the five West Virginians he has appointed...

Natural Resources Commission to meet virtually Feb. 21, public comments due Feb. 19

News Release: February 12, 2021 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will hold its next quarterly meeting on...

WVDNR nears completion of new wildlife education center

News Release: February 25, 2021 ALUM CREEK, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is getting ready to open a...

WVDNR recognizes veterinarian Bill Casto for contributions to agency’s work

News Release: March 2, 2021 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources recognized Jackson County veterinarian Bill Casto...

WVDNR annual public meetings on proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations canceled due to COVID-19, public comments accepted until April 2

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Annual public meetings on proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations have been canceled this year due to the...

WVDNR utilizes proceeds of wild boar hunt to support Elk Restoration Project

News Release: April 15, 2021 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has utilized proceeds from...

WVDNR urges public to leave young wildlife alone

News Release: April 22, 2021 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is urging people to leave...