Category: Press Releases

WVDNR announces Physical Agility Testing dates for Natural Resources Police Officer jobs

Tests for Natural Resources Police Officer candidates scheduled August 10, 17 and Sept. 7 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR announces dates for statewide deer spotlight surveys in August and September

Survey is an important part of the West Virginia White-tailed Deer Management Plan SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va — The West Virginia...

West Virginia angler catches record channel catfish

Angler caught the 43.51-inch, 46.70-pound channel catfish in Wayne County SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce lottery opening for Twin Falls hunt and a chance to hunt with Whitetail Frenzy

One lucky winner will be selected for opportunity to film their archery hunt with Whitetail Frenzy SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —...

WV Natural Resources Commission to meet July 21

Public may attend meeting at Twin Falls Resort State Park in Mullens SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Natural...

Gov. Justice, WVDNR introduce new Law Enforcement Dive Team

West Virginia Natural Resources Police dive team to enhance water safety and law enforcement around state HINTON, WV — Gov. Jim...

WVDNR releases updated hunting and trapping regulations summary for 2024–2025 seasons

Changes to white-tailed deer, wild turkey and black bear seasons explained in annual publication SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Updated hunting...

Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce two state record fish caught in June

Record-breaking black crappie and redear sunfish caught in Jackson and Fayette counties SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice announced...

WVDNR accepting applications for waterfowl hunt at McClintic WMA

Hunters have until Aug. 16 to apply for hunt scheduled for October ALUM CREEK, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR releases spring gobbler season harvest numbers

Hunters harvested 11,650 bearded turkeys during the 2024 spring gobbler season FARMINGTON, W.Va. — According to preliminary data released by...