Tag: Wildlife Diversity

The unusual mating habits of WV Wildlife and what they teach us about love

Animals don't celebrate Valentine's Day, but when it comes to love, attraction and finding a partner, we humans can learn...

Early spring or more winter? French Creek Freddie to make prediction at Groundhog Day ceremony on Feb. 2.

You’ve probably heard of Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil, but West Virginia has its own weather predicting groundhog and his name is...

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...

If you love the outdoors, you need to visit Beech Fork Lake WMA

Wildlife viewing opportunities, lake fishing and rugged hunting land. Beech Fork has it all! Wildlife management areas are some of...

Tomblin WMA preserves hunting lands and habitat for DNR’s elk restoration program

Enjoy great hunting and wildlife viewing at Tomblin Wildlife Management Area. West Virginia’s wildlife management areas are an important part...

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...

2018 Wildlife Calendar available to purchase

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources 2018 Wildlife Calendar is now available at the agency’s main office in South...

Fishing in West Virginia — All Fun All Year

Whether you’re seeking secluded wilderness trout fishing or a family vacation, a quality angling experience awaits you in the Mountain...

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,...