Category: Press Releases

West Virginia hunters harvest 3,099 black bears in 2019

News Release: January 31, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters in West Virginia harvested 3,099 black bears during the combined 2019...

West Virginia hunters harvest 99,437 deer in fall 2019 and January 2020

News Release: February 12, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Preliminary counts indicate hunters harvested 99,437 white-tailed deer in West Virginia during...

West Virginia’s spring gobbler season to open April 20, DNR anticipates increased harvest opportunities

News Release: April 8, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Turkey hunters in West Virginia can anticipate increased harvest opportunities during this...

West Virginia hunters harvest 11,314 turkeys during spring 2020 season

News Release: May 28, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to preliminary data, West Virginia hunters harvested 11,314 birds during the spring turkey season, a...

Applications for controlled deer hunts at six state parks available

News Release: July 1, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications to participate...

WVDNR announces cancellation of 2020 National Hunting and Fishing Days event

News Release: July 2, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

Applications available for 2020 Antlerless Deer Season limited permit areas

News Release: July 10, 2020 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications...

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...