Tag: Education

DNR helps students raise trout, learn about wildlife

Students in West Virginia are learning about environmental stewardship by raising trout in their classroom and later releasing them into...

Hunter education classes prepare hunters for upcoming seasons

When it comes to participating in West Virginia's many hunting seasons, there's a lot to remember. But you don't have...

Artwork Needed for 2021 Wildlife Calendar

  Imagine your wildlife painting hanging on walls across the state and being enjoyed by people all year. Talk about...

WV DNR working on monarch conservation

This blog post was submitted by Susan Olcott, District 1 Wildlife Diversity Biologist for the West Virginia Division of Natural...

West Virginia Gold Rush: a history of the golden rainbow trout

The golden rainbow trout is one of the most treasured fish in West Virginia, and is prized by anglers young...

DNR Staff Studying Channel Catfish on South Branch Potomac River

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources District 2 Fisheries staff are working on a project to better understand channel catfish, their numbers,...

Salamander Saturday: Learn More About These Gems of West Virginia

West Virginia is home to a variety of salamander species, including two that are only found here in the Mountain...

Archery in the Schools teaches students valuable life skills

There’s nothing quite like the sound of a loosed arrow whistling through the air and hitting its target: Thwish-Thunk! If you...

Hunter Education Program Promotes Safety First

The most successful hunt is a safe hunt, even if you didn’t bag that buck or squirrel. That’s why anyone...