Category: Press Releases

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...

Shepherdstown public access site to remain open with limited parking during construction

For Release: April 8, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.VA. — The public access site on the Potomac River in Shepherdstown will remain open...

2021 West Virginia Big Game Bulletin now available

For Release: April 5, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — The 2021 West Virginia Big Game Bulletin is now available, according to the West Virginia...

Castlemans Run Lake WMA to receive stockings from Bear Rock Lakes WMA due to mining operations

For Release: April 5, 2022 VALLEY GROVE, WV — Due to lowered water levels in the lakes during mining operations, the West...

WVDNR announces top schools, shooters from 17th Archery in the Schools state tournament

For Release: March 30, 2022 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday the results of...