Category: Press Releases

WVDNR Police to Launch Safe Boating Week Patrols

NRPOs to focus on life jacket laws and sober boating ahead of Memorial Day CHARLESTON, W.Va. — To help promote...

WVDNR Relocates Main Office to State Capitol Complex

Move enhances public service and strengthens collaboration with state leaders CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

Delayed Harvest Regulations End May 15

General regulations begin May 16 and continue through Oct. 31 on five popular fisheries CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

South Branch WMA Mourning Dove Controlled Hunt Applications Available

Annual hunt is scheduled for Sept. 1-2 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today...

WVDNR Urges Residents to Remove Bear Attractants and Prevent Conflicts This Spring

Residents can help prevent human-bear conflicts by cleaning up their property BECKLEY, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

WVDNR Announces 2 State Record Fish Caught in April

Record-breaking redhorse sucker and redear sunfish caught on April 22 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

WVDNR stocks 72 waters during week of April 21

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

Natural Resources Commission to meet May 4

Public may attend meeting at WVU Potomac State College SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will...

WVDNR to Conduct Trout Tagging Study in Spring and Fall

Study will provide valuable insights into trout harvest rates and movement SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR to Host Public Meeting on Turkey Run Lake Dam Compliance

Public may review and comment on state safety compliance proposals for Jackson County dam SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...