Category: Press Releases

Archery and Crossbow Seasons Open Sept. 27 in West Virginia

Hunters reminded to purchase licenses early, follow new regulations and electronically check all harvests CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

WVDNR releases 2025 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey

Mast production is up and hunters are encouraged to scout potential hunting locations ELKINS, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

Thousands Watch WVDNR’s First Hybrid NRC Meeting

Agency shifts future meeting time to 6 p.m. to boost public access CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR Opens Special Access Roads for Hunters with Disabilities

Class Q permits provide expanded hunting access on national forests and state WMAs CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With fall hunting seasons...

WVDNR Monitoring Seasonal Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer Populations

Officials remind public that disease is harmless to humans and not a long-term threat to deer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The...

WVDNR reminds hunters about upcoming youth seasons, changes to regulations

Squirrel and black bear youth hunting seasons set to open in September CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the first slate of...

WVDNR Announces Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Regulation Changes

Youth age limit expanded, new federal duck bag limits take effect Sept. 1 for the 2025-2026 waterfowl season CHARLESTON, W.Va....

WVDNR Announces Return of Elk Management Tours for 2026 Season

Guided tours offer unique opportunities to learn about West Virginia’s growing elk herd CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

Early Bear Firearms Season Opens Aug. 30 in 4 Counties

Hunters encouraged to buy license and take advantage of unique season CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

Nature Wonder Weekend returns to North Bend Sept. 12-14

Wild Foods Weekend features guided nature hikes and foraging workshops CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...