Category: Press Releases

Gov. Justice congratulates West Virginia’s first youth Master Angler

Putnam County youth becomes state’s seventh Master Angler Award winner PAINT CREEK, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia...

Hunters Helping the Hungry program seeking donations

Hunters have donated more than 1 million pounds of nutritious venison over program’s 33 years SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With...

West Virginia’s small game and furbearer seasons open Nov. 2

Hunters and trappers are reminded to purchase their license and check their game SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

WV Natural Resources Commission to meet Oct. 27

Public may attend meeting at Stonewall Resort ROANOKE, W.Va. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will meet on Oct....

Gov. Justice encourages hunters to participate in early antlerless deer firearms season

Early antlerless firearms season benefits hunters and deer population CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division...

Gov. Justice announces fall trout stockings return of Monster Trout Contest

The WVDNR will stock trophy-size and monster trout at 40 lakes and streams during the weeks of Oct. 21 and...

Special Split Youth, Class Q and Class XS  Antlerless Deer Season Opens Oct. 19

Select access roads on public land open to Class Q permit holders SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

Permits Issued for 2024 Limited Antlerless Deer Hunts in West Virginia

Hunters who receive a permit must have a valid West Virginia hunting license and Class N stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va....

West Virginia’s fall turkey season opens Oct. 12

Hunters reminded to purchase a license and stamps before season starts SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the...

Gov. Justice announces record blue catfish on the Ohio River

Ninth record-breaking catch of the year netted by Indiana angler SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that...