• WVDNR stocks 38 waters during week of Feb. 2

    Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2026 fishing license and trout stamp CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the following lakes and streams were stocked with trout during the week of Feb….

  • Small Game Hunting, Trapping Seasons Close Feb. 28

    WVDNR reminds trappers to electronically check their catches within 30 days of season closing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding hunters and trappers that seasons for several small game and fur-bearing species are…

  • Natural Resources Commission to Meet Feb. 19

    Public invited to attend in-person at six locations or watch via livestream CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today reminded the public that the next quarterly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission will be Thursday,…

  • French Creek Freddie Predicts More Winter for West Virginia

    Gov. Morrisey helps reveal prediction and announces Wildlife Center loop trail as a Mountaineer Mile FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that French Creek Freddie, the state’s official weather-predicting groundhog, predicted six…

  • West Virginia Hunters Harvest 2,469 Black Bears in 2025

    Preliminary harvest mirrors 2024 totals as firearms season accounts for the majority of bears taken statewide CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that hunters harvested 2,469 black bears during the combined 2025 archery…

  • WVDNR Announces Winners of 2025 Big Buck Photo Contest

    Grand prize winner will receive a lifetime license, others to get a state forest cabin stay or prize package CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today the winners of the state’s fifth annual Big…

  • WVDNR stocks 16 waters during week of Jan. 12

    Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2026 fishing license and trout stamp CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the following lakes and streams were stocked with trout during the week of Jan….

  • WVDNR to sponsor West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show

    WVDNR officials will provide free trophy buck mount scoring in Charleston CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that it is sponsoring the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show in Charleston on Jan. 23-25….

  • WVDNR stocks 46 waters during week of Jan. 5

    Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2026 fishing license and trout stamp CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the following lakes and streams were stocked with trout during the week of Jan….

  • WVDNR Launches Eastern Newt Citizen Science Survey

    Public encouraged to report newt observations to support amphibian conservation CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the start of a new citizen science project to track the distribution and abundance of eastern newts…

  • Trout stockings return to West Virginia waters

    Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2026 fishing license and trout stamp CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the return of trout stockings to select lakes and streams around the state. “Trout stockings…

  • Mountaineer Heritage Season Returns January

    Hunters need a 2026 license to participate in special season for deer, bear and turkey CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the state’s four-day Mountaineer Heritage Season for deer, bear and turkey…

  • WVDNR Reminds Hunters to Submit Big Buck Photos by Jan. 9

    Photo Contest prizes include a lifetime hunting license, state park cabin stays and Bass Pro Shops packages CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that hunters who want a chance to win a prize…

  • WVDNR reminds hunters, anglers to purchase licenses, stamps for 2026 seasons

    Purchasing licenses and stamps supports wildlife conservation statewide CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today reminded hunters and anglers that 2025 licenses and stamps expired on Dec. 31. A new license and stamps must be purchased before participating…

  • WVDNR releases updated fishing regulations

    WVDNR encourages anglers to renew annual licenses and stamps early CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the availability of the state’s 2026 Fishing Regulations Summary, which can be downloaded for free at WVdnr.gov/fishing-regulations….

  • WVDNR Reports Buck Firearms Season Harvest Numbers

    Decreased harvest of 33,775 antlered deer reflects impact of abundant mast statewide and EHD in western counties CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that hunters harvested 33,775 antlered deer during the state’s two-week…

  • West Virginia Wildlife Calendar Holiday Delivery Deadline is Dec. 15

    Calendar orders placed by Dec. 15 are guaranteed to arrive by Christmas CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that a limited number of 2026 Wildlife Calendars are available for order and reminded shoppers…

  • WVDNR announces Monster Trout Contest winners

    Five lucky anglers who submitted photos with tagged trout will receive prizes CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the winners of its fourth annual Monster Trout Contest. The five lucky anglers each caught…

  • WVDNR Reports 2025 Fall Turkey Harvest Numbers

    Statewide total of 537 birds reflects impact of weather, brood success and abundant mast CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that hunters harvested 537 wild turkeys during the 2025 fall season. The fall…

  • WVDNR seeks art for West Virginia Wildlife Calendar Contest

    Artists have until Feb. 12, 2026 to submit wildlife paintings CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that it is accepting original wildlife paintings for the 2027 edition of the West Virginia Wildlife Calendar. …

  • Natural Resources Commission Meeting Rescheduled to Dec. 11

    Public invited to attend in-person at six locations or watch via livestream CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the next quarterly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission has been rescheduled to Thursday,…

  • WVDNR Continues Trout Study During Fall Stocking Season

    Study will provide valuable insights into trout harvest rates and movement CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the agency is continuing its trout harvest rate study through the fall trout stocking season…

  • WVDNR Announces Reciprocal Fishing Agreement with Kentucky Reinstated

    West Virginia anglers may use resident license to fish both sides of the Big Sandy and Tug Fork rivers CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the reinstatement of its reciprocal fishing agreement with…

  • Gov. Morrissey Declares November Wild Game Meat Donation Month

    Proclamation promotes WVDNR’s Hunters Helping the Hungry Program CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that Gov. Patrick Morrissey has declared November to be Wild Game Meat Donation Month in West Virginia. The proclamation…

  • WVDNR Announces Return of Monster Trout Contest

    Anglers have chance to reel in trophy trout and win prizes during October stockings CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the return of the state’s fourth annual Monster Trout Contest, which gives anglers and their…