Category: Press Releases

WVDNR Reminds Hunters to Submit Big Buck Photo Contest Entries by Jan. 10

Contest prizes include a resident lifetime hunting license, state park cabin stays and Cabela’s prize packages SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —...

Mountaineer Heritage Season Returns January 9

Hunters need a 2025 license to participate in four-day season for deer, bear and turkey SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The...

Hunters in West Virginia harvested 41,090 bucks during traditional buck firearms season

WVDNR reminds hunters to submit photos into the Big Buck Photo Contest SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

2025 West Virginia hunting, trapping, fishing licenses now on sale

WVDNR encourages hunters, trappers, anglers to renew annual licenses and stamps early SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR releases updated fishing regulations

WVDNR encourages anglers to renew annual licenses and stamps early SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

2024 Fall Turkey Harvest up 17% in West Virginia

West Virginia hunters harvest 1,130 fall turkeys in 2024 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

Gov. Justice announces Monster Trout Contest winners

Five lucky anglers who submitted photos with tagged trout will receive prizes CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Gov. Jim Justice today announced...

Muzzleloader deer season to open December 16

Additional deer stamp must be purchased prior to season SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

West Virginia Wildlife Calendar Holiday Delivery Deadline is Dec. 15

Calendar orders placed by Dec. 15 are guaranteed to arrive by Christmas SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the holiday season...

Gov. Justice announces return of WVDNR’s “Gift the Outdoors” holiday promotion

Holiday gift guide includes WVDNR gift certificates and other hunting and fishing items available for online purchase CHARLESTON, W.Va. —...