• Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce lottery opening for Twin Falls hunt and a chance to hunt with Whitetail Frenzy

    One lucky winner will be selected for opportunity to film their archery hunt with Whitetail Frenzy SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will begin accepting applications for an…

  • WV Natural Resources Commission to meet July 21

    Public may attend meeting at Twin Falls Resort State Park in Mullens SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will meet on July 21 at 1 p.m. at Twin Falls Resort State Park in Mullens. The meeting…

  • Gov. Justice, WVDNR introduce new Law Enforcement Dive Team

    West Virginia Natural Resources Police dive team to enhance water safety and law enforcement around state HINTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the formation of a Natural Resources Police dive team within West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section….

  • WVDNR releases updated hunting and trapping regulations summary for 2024–2025 seasons

    Changes to white-tailed deer, wild turkey and black bear seasons explained in annual publication SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Updated hunting regulations for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and black bear will go into effect on July 1, the West Virginia Division…

  • Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce two state record fish caught in June

    Record-breaking black crappie and redear sunfish caught in Jackson and Fayette counties SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has reported that a record-breaking black crappie and redear sunfish…

  • WVDNR accepting applications for waterfowl hunt at McClintic WMA

    Hunters have until Aug. 16 to apply for hunt scheduled for October ALUM CREEK, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for a controlled waterfowl hunt at the McClintic Wildlife Management Area, located near…

  • WVDNR releases spring gobbler season harvest numbers

    Hunters harvested 11,650 bearded turkeys during the 2024 spring gobbler season FARMINGTON, W.Va. — According to preliminary data released by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources on Friday, hunters harvested 11,650 bearded turkeys during the spring gobbler season. “West…

  • WVDNR reminds public to leave young wildlife alone

    Contact with wildlife can harm the animal and transmit disease and parasites SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — With the arrival of spring weather and the emergence of young wildlife, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding people that…

  • Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Days weekend to take place June 8–9

    WVDNR announces details about kids fishing derbies at Bowden Hatchery and Little Beaver State Park CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Days will return June 8–9 and encouraged anglers and their families to take advantage of this annual…

  • WV Wildlife Endowment Fund Board to meet June 4

    Board that oversees funds that support wildlife conservation to meet at Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Wildlife Endowment Fund Board of Trustees will host its annual meeting at the Claudia L. Workman…

  • WVDNR Police to increase water patrols during Memorial Day weekend

    WVDNR Police enforces sober boating and life jacket use as part of National Safe Boating Week SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — To help promote National Safe Boating Week and encourage safe boating practices during the Memorial Day weekend, the West Virginia…

  • WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville

    New ramp improves angler and paddler access to Guyandotte River PINEVILLE, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today the opening of a new public stream access site on the Guyandotte River in Pineville. The new site,…

  • South Branch WMA mourning dove controlled hunt applications available

    Annual hunt at South Branch WMA is scheduled for Sept. 1–2 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Applications for a controlled mourning dove hunt at the South Branch Wildlife Management Area in Hardy County are now available, the West Virginia Division of…

  • Gov. Justice announces West Virginia State Wildlife Center reopens to the public

    Popular attraction completes federal relicensing process CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French Creek has reopened to the public after completing a federal relicensing…

  • WVDNR reminds residents to remove bear attractants from property

    Residents can help protect black bears and prevent nuisance activity by cleaning up their property BECKLEY, W.VA. — To prevent human-bear conflicts around the state, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is reminding residents to take extra precautions by…

  • Chronic wasting disease confirmed in Jefferson County deer

    WVDNR reminds hunters to abide by carcass transport regulations SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in four white-tailed deer in Jefferson County. “Jefferson County…

  • WVDNR announces National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration to return to Stonewall Resort

    Annual event returns to popular state park with new focus for one day of action-packed outdoor adventures SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that West Virginia’s celebration of National Hunting and Fishing…

  • Gov. Justice announces winners of WVDNR youth outdoor adventure contest with Whitetail Frenzy

    Winners of outdoor adventure will appear in an episode of Whitetail Frenzy SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today the winners of a youth outdoor adventure contest with Whitetail…

  • WVDNR announces winners of West Virginia Archery in the Schools state tournament

    More than 610 students participated in annual archery tournament on March 30 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the top schools and students for the annual West Virginia Archery in the Schools…

  • WV Natural Resources Commission to meet April 28

    Public may attend meeting at Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis DAVIS, W.Va. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will meet on April 28 at 1 p.m. at Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis. The meeting is open to…

  • Gov. Justice announces West Virginia spring gobbler season opens April 15

    Turkey hunters encouraged to participate in Spring Gobbler Survey SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that turkey hunting will return to West Virginia on April 15 when the…

  • Gov. Justice announces state’s biggest Gold Rush Giveaway

    WVDNR will stock 68 lakes and streams with golden rainbow trout April 1–13 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Gold Rush will be bigger and better than ever this year and include five…

  • WVDNR stocks 75 waters during week of March 18

    Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2024 fishing license and trout stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the following waters were stocked during the week of March 18: While daily trout…

  • West Virginia angler catches record bowfin

    WVDNR reports fourth state record catch since December 2023 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that an angler has caught a state record bowfin on the Ohio River in Mason County, making…

  • Gov. Justice announces arrival of 23 more elk to West Virginia

    State’s elk population has increased by 118 during Justice Administration CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has welcomed an additional 23 elk to the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area in Logan County, where…