Category: Press Releases

WVDNR announces Groundhog Day Celebration activities

Public invited to attend Groundhog Day at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center on Feb. 2 FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. —...

WVDNR stocks 4 waters during week of Jan. 20

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

WVDNR announces final split of wild boar archery and firearms seasons

Resident-only season open in Boone, Logan, Raleigh and Wyoming counties SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

WVDNR announces 2024 West Virginia Big Buck Photo Contest winners

Grand prize winner will receive a lifetime license, 15 others to get a state forest cabin stay or prize package...

WVDNR stocks 24 waters during week of Jan. 13

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

WVDNR to sponsor 37th West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show

WVDNR will take orders for collectible hunting and fishing license cards and host seminars at event in Charleston SOUTH CHARLESTON,...

WVDNR announces return of trout stockings

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

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...