The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission is a seven-member advisory board that helps guide the WVDNR on issues related to fish, game and wildlife conservation. The Commission meets quarterly and is tasked with the following responsibilities:
- Reviews and approves hunting and fishing regulations
- Sets season dates and bag, creel, size and possession limits
- Hears public comments on proposed rule changes
- Advises the WVDNR on programs and conservation priorities
Next Meeting
Date: Thursday, July 24
Time: 5 p.m.
Format: In-Person and Online
Agenda
- Introductions
- Review, correct and approve the minutes of the May 4, 2025, meeting of the Natural Resources Commission
- Public comments
- Overview of the Ruffed Grouse Management Program
- Review and approve by vote the 2026-2027 Small Game and Furbearer Hunting and Trapping Regulations
- Review and approve by vote the 2026 Fishing Regulations
- Discussion of the 2025 fourth quarterly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission
- Commissioner recommendations for next meeting agenda
- Tentative date and location(s) for next meeting
- Adjourn
In-Person Locations
- District 1 – 1110 Railroad St, Farmington, WV 26571
- District 2 – 1 Depot St, Romney, WV 26757
- District 3 – 738 Ward Rd, Elkins, WV 26241
- District 4 – 2006 Robert C. Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801
- District 5 – 112 California Ave, Charleston, WV 25305
- District 6 – 76 Conservation Way, Parkersburg, WV 26104
⚠️ Important Note for District 4 Attendees: If you plan to attend the meeting in person at this location, please allow extra travel time and plan your route accordingly to avoid delays due to ongoing road construction along Robert C. Byrd Drive.
Watch Online
The meeting will be livestreamed on the West Virginia Department of Commerce’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/@WVcommerce/streams and will be available starting the day of the meeting.
If you can’t watch the meeting live, a recording will be posted and remain available until the next scheduled Commission meeting, so you can watch it at your convenience.
⚠️ Important Note About Public Comments: The livestream is view-only. To provide public comments, you must attend in person at one of the six district locations listed above.
Meet the Commissioners
Each commissioner represents one of six WVDNR districts or serves at-large and is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Commissioners serve four-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
| Name | District |
|---|---|
| Dave Milne | District 1 |
| Jeffrey S. Bowers | District 2 |
| Jerod A. Harman | District 3 |
| Vacant | District 4 |
| Gregory K. Burnette | District 5 |
| Janet Hamric Hodge | District 6 |
| Tennis F. Cook | At-Large |
Contact Us
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Director’s Office
112 California Avenue
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: (304) 558-2754
Fax: (304) 558-2768
Email: wvnrcommission@wv.gov