Category: Press Releases WVDNR announces starts of December deer, bear hunting seasons Hunters encouraged to enjoy December hunting seasons for deer and bear. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters will have several opportunities to target... West Virginia deer muzzleloader season to open Dec. 11 Hunters are reminded to purchase their RM/RRM stamp before the season starts. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters who want a... Gov. Justice signs MOU between WVDNR and Girl Scouts to promote education, conservation Agreement will provide scouts with free and reduced-price activities at state parks in exchange for service projects. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim... Gov. Justice announces Monster Trout Contest winners Seven lucky anglers who submitted photos with tagged trout will receive a West Virginia state park stay or Cabela’s prize... Gov. Justice announces Elk River trout stocking pilot program in Webster County The WVDNR will stock trout on sections of the Elk River in November and December CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice today... WVDNR seeks art for 40th anniversary edition of West Virginia Wildlife Calendar Artists have until Feb. 14, 2024 to submit wildlife paintings. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Artists who want a chance to have... Gov. Justice announces start of buck firearms season, return of Big Buck Photo Contest CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice today reminds hunters that West Virginia’s buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 20, and that they... WVDNR reminds hunters about late black bear gun seasons The next segment of West Virginia’s black bear firearms season will run concurrently with the buck firearms season. SOUTH CHARLESTON,... WVDNR reminds Barbour, Jackson, Mason, Upshur hunters about Nov. 20-21 deer examination requirement Hunters also reminded to purchase their hunting license, deer stamps and to check their game during the upcoming firearms season.... Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund accepting grant applications Interested parties have until Dec. 31 to submit applications for land-protection projects. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Outdoor Heritage Conservation...