Category: Press Releases

WVDNR announces Gold Rush returns April 1-12

WVDNR will stock 69 lakes and streams with golden rainbow trout SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR stocks 80 waters during week of March 3

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2025 fishing license and trout stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR Announces Changes to CWD Containment Area

Change comes after Chronic Wasting Disease detected in a Grant County deer SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR releases Big Game Bulletin

Annual publication includes harvest numbers for West Virginia’s big game species SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR biologist receives NWTF Wildlife Manager of the Year Award

WVDNR District 1 biologist Ryan Leedom receives prestigious award for contributions to wild turkey research SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The...

WVDNR opens registration for Becoming an Outdoors Woman spring workshop

Popular event for outdoor enthusiasts set for April 4-6 at Pipestem Resort State Park SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR Offers Public Meetings and Online Questionnaire for Proposed Regulations

Members of public invited to share input on 2025-2026 hunting, trapping and fishing regulations SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR stocks 86 waters during week of Feb. 24

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2025 fishing license and trout stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR Announces Class Q Fishing Regulations for 12 Waters Start March 1

Special fishing opportunities for kids and individuals with disabilities available at 12 waters March 1–May 31 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —...

WVDNR Announces Physical Agility Testing Dates For Natural Resources Police Officer Jobs

Tests for NRPO candidates scheduled March 8, 15 and 22 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...