• 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…

  • WVDNR Announces Physical Agility Testing Dates For Natural Resources Police Officer Jobs

    Tests for NRPO candidates scheduled in October and November CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resource (WVDNR) announced today that physical agility tests (PAT) have been scheduled in October and November for anyone interested in applying to…

  • West Virginia’s fall turkey season opens Oct. 11

    Hunters reminded to purchase a license before season starts CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that turkey hunting will return to West Virginia when the fall season’s first segment opens in all 55…

  • WVDNR Issues Permits for Class N Lottery Hunts

    Hunters reminded to get proper licenses and stamps before the season CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that permits for Class N limited permit areas have been mailed to hunters. Successful applicants may…

  • WVDNR Announces Duck Hunting Season Dates

    Duck, geese and other waterfowl seasons open Oct. 4 across West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that several migratory bird hunting seasons will open in October. From Oct. 4-12, hunters may…

  • WVDNR to Open Elk Viewing Platform on Oct. 1

    Media and members of the public are invited to attend ribbon cutting ceremony at Tomblin WMA in Logan LOGAN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that it will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on…

  • Bear Firearms Seasons Set to Open in West Virginia

    Multiple season dates, including youth hunt, announced for fall 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the next segment of the state’s black bear firearms season will be open in select counties…

  • Archery and Crossbow Seasons Open Sept. 27 in West Virginia

    Hunters reminded to purchase licenses early, follow new regulations and electronically check all harvests CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear and wild boar…

  • WVDNR releases 2025 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey

    Mast production is up and hunters are encouraged to scout potential hunting locations ELKINS, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that hunters preparing for fall seasons may now consult the 2025 Hunting Outlook and…

  • Thousands Watch WVDNR’s First Hybrid NRC Meeting

    Agency shifts future meeting time to 6 p.m. to boost public access CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced a new start time for future meetings of the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) following the…

  • WVDNR Opens Special Access Roads for Hunters with Disabilities

    Class Q permits provide expanded hunting access on national forests and state WMAs CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With fall hunting seasons approaching, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding hunters with disabilities that special access roads in select…

  • WVDNR Monitoring Seasonal Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer Populations

    Officials remind public that disease is harmless to humans and not a long-term threat to deer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that cases of hemorrhagic disease (HD) have been confirmed in Harrison,…

  • WVDNR reminds hunters about upcoming youth seasons, changes to regulations

    Squirrel and black bear youth hunting seasons set to open in September CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the first slate of youth hunting seasons set to open in September, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today reminded hunters that…

  • WVDNR Announces Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Regulation Changes

    Youth age limit expanded, new federal duck bag limits take effect Sept. 1 for the 2025-2026 waterfowl season CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced season dates and new regulations for the 2025-2026 migratory…

  • WVDNR Announces Return of Elk Management Tours for 2026 Season

    Guided tours offer unique opportunities to learn about West Virginia’s growing elk herd CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced dates for its 2026 elk management tours, which give visitors the chance to explore…

  • Early Bear Firearms Season Opens Aug. 30 in 4 Counties

    Hunters encouraged to buy license and take advantage of unique season CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today reminded hunters that the early black bear firearms season will open Aug. 30 in Logan, McDowell, Mingo…

  • Nature Wonder Weekend returns to North Bend Sept. 12-14

    Wild Foods Weekend features guided nature hikes and foraging workshops CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that registration is now open for the 2025 Nature Wonder Weekend, which will return to North Bend…

  • Registration Opens for Fall Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop

    Popular event for outdoor enthusiasts scheduled for Sept. 26-28 at Canaan Valley Resort CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that registration is now open for its Becoming An Outdoors Woman (BOW) fall workshop,…

  • WVDNR to Conduct Nighttime Deer Surveys Across State

    Spotlight counts help biologists monitor deer populations and guide management decisions CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that biologists will conduct spotlight surveys across the state in August and September to monitor white-tailed…

  • National Hunting and Fishing Day tickets now available

    Annual hunting and fishing show returns to Stonewall Resort on Sept. 6 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that tickets are now on sale for National Hunting and Fishing Day, the state’s largest…

  • 2026 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar Now Available to Purchase

    Annual calendar combines wildlife artwork, hunting and fishing dates and conservation support CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the 2026 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online and at…

  • WVDNR Reminds New Hunters To Complete Hunter Education Before Fall Seasons

    Certification required for new hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1975 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As excitement builds for fall hunting in West Virginia, the Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1975,…

  • WVDNR Law Enforcement Section Earns National Recognition for Military Support

    Agency receives Secretary of Defense Freedom Award and Patriot Award for exceptional service to Guard and Reserve members CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that its Law Enforcement Section was recently recognized with…