• West Virginia Division of Natural Resources opens registration for Becoming an Outdoors Woman spring workshop

    Popular event for outdoor enthusiasts set for May 1-3 at Twin Falls Resort State Park CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that registration is now open for its Becoming An Outdoors Woman (BOW)…

  • West Virginia Natural Resources Commission to meet April 30

    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,…

  • Kanawha County man catches record-breaking tiger trout

    Catch marks new length record for tiger trout in West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that John Terry of Gallagher, W.Va. has set a new state record for tiger trout. Terry…

  • WVDNR Natural Resources Police Officer Named NWTF Officer of Year

    NRPO Cody Smith receives Sharp Spur Award for protecting West Virginia’s wild turkey resources CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the West Virginia Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has…

  • WVDNR Wildlife Specialist Named West Virginia Wildlife Manager of the Year

    West Virginia chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation recognizes Heath Miles, a WVDNR wildlife specialist who manages 2 Wildlife Management Areas in Mason County CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the West…

  • WVDNR Announces 8th Master Angler Award Winner

    Harrison County angler completed six slams and caught 22 fish species to win prestigious award CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that Scott Lattea from Harrison County has become the state’s eighth Master…

  • WVDNR Seeks Public Input on Updated State Wildlife Action Plan

    Draft plan expands conservation focus for 1,292 species across 21 key areas in West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that members of the public may now review and submit comments on…

  • Hunters Harvest 92,553 Deer During 2025-2026 Seasons

    Decreased deer harvest reflects impact of abundant mast statewide and EHD  outbreak in western counties CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that hunters harvested 92,553 white-tailed deer during the 2025-2026 seasons, which is…

  • West Virginia Gold Rush Returns March 30

    WVDNR will stock 69 lakes and streams with golden rainbow trout CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the return of Gold Rush stockings at 69 lakes and streams around the state starting March…

  • Natural Resources Commission Meeting Rescheduled to March 12

    Public meetings on proposed regulations moved to March 17-18 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the next quarterly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) originally scheduled for Feb. 19 has been…

  • 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….