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Category: Press Releases

Natural Resources Commission To Meet Oct. 31 At Chief Logan State Park

The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will hold its next quarterly meeting on Sunday, Oct. 31, beginning at 1 p.m....

WVDNR reminds outdoor enthusiasts of additions to the Wildlife Management Area system in western region

Over the last two years, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has added more than 31,200 acres to...

Second split of WV’s fall turkey season to open Oct. 25

West Virginia’s second split of the fall wild turkey hunting season will open in select counties on Oct. 25. The...

WVDNR, Gov. Justice announce fall trout stocking and encourage anglers to enjoy fishing opportunities

For Release: Oct. 21, 2021 Contact: Andy Malinoski CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

Wild boar firearms season to open Oct. 23

For Release: Oct. 19, 2021 Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The first split of the wild boar firearms season will be...

WVDNR mails permits for limited antlerless deer season

For Release: Oct. 15, 2021 Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Permits for a limited antlerless deer firearms season in select parts...

Deer hunting season for youth, senior citizens, Class Q/QQ permit holders opens Oct. 16-17

For Release: Oct. 15, 2021 Contact: Andy Malinoski ALUM CREEK, W.VA. — The first segment of a special deer hunting season for youth and...

Plum Orchard Lake, Montgomery shooting ranges to close temporarily

For Release: Oct. 8, 2021 Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — As part of a statewide review and survey of public...

WVDNR reminds hunters to prepare for fall hunting seasons

For Release: Oct. 12, 2021 Contact: Andy Malinoski FRENCH CREEK, W.VA. — With fall hunting seasons opening across the state,...

WVDNR creates new natural area designations in Canaan Valley

https://youtu.be/nJcblFb0K0M For Release: Oct. 8, 2021 Contact: Andy Malinoski DAVIS, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has added Bald...

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