• 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…

  • 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…