Category: Press Releases

WVDNR releases hunting and trapping regulations summary for 2025-2026 seasons

Changes to white-tailed deer, wild turkey and black bear seasons explained in annual publication CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

WVDNR Partners with MCA Youth on Restoration and Recreation Projects

WVDNR and Mountaineer Challenge Academy continue partnership with stream restoration and state park field day CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

WVDNR announces West Virginia Gold Rush giveaway winners

11 lucky anglers receive prize in Gold Rush giveaway CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)...

WVDNR now accepting applications for waterfowl hunt at McClintic WMA

Hunters have until Aug. 15 to apply for hunt scheduled for October CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR stocks 14 waters with catfish during week of June 2

Agency also stocked 7 additional waters with surplus trout CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)...

WVDNR stocks 68 waters with trout and catfish during week of May 27

Final trout stockings for spring season took place on May 31 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

Hunters in West Virginia harvest 10,694 spring turkeys in 2025

Harvests during two-day youth season increased in 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to preliminary data released by the West Virginia...

WVDNR stocks 65 waters during week of May 19

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

WVDNR announces Free Fishing Days weekend to take place June 7-8

30th annual Bowden Fishing Derby and event at Little Beaver State Park scheduled for June 7 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The...

WVDNR Urges Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone

Contact with wildlife can harm the animal and transmit disease and parasites CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...