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, July 30, at 6 p.m.
The meeting will be held simultaneously in each of the WVDNR’s six districts, where the local commissioner and WVDNR staff will be present to gather public input. For those unable to attend in person, a view-only livestream will be available at youtube.com/@WVcommerce/streams. Those who want to address the commission must attend one of the following in-person locations:
- District 1 – 1110 Railroad St, Farmington, WV 26571
- District 2 – 1 Depot Street, Romney, WV 26757
- Elkins Operation Center in District 3 – 738 Ward Road, Elkins, WV 26241
- District 4 – 2006 Robert C Byrd Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
- WVDNR Headquarters in District 5 – 112 California Avenue, Charleston, WV 25305
- District 6 – 76 Conservation Way, Parkersburg, WV 26104
The agenda includes the following items:
- Introductions
- Review, correct and approve the minutes of the April 30, 2026, meeting of the Natural Resources Commission
- Public comments
- Review and approve by vote 2027-2028 Small Game and Furbearer Hunting and Trapping Regulations
- Review and approve by vote 2027 Fishing Regulations
- Approve by vote clarifying the legal use of single-shot muzzleloader shotguns for wild turkey during Mountaineer Heritage Season in Logan, McDowell, Mingo and Wyoming Counties
- Upland Game Bird/Dove Presentation
- Update on the Wildlife Disease Reporting System
- Discussion of the 2026 fourth quarterly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission
- Commissioner recommendations for next meeting agenda
- Tentative dates and locations for next meeting
- Adjourn
The NRC serves as an advisory body to the WVDNR on issues related to conserving the state’s natural resources and protecting fish and game species, which includes establishing hunting and fishing regulations, season dates and limits. For more information, visit WVdnr.gov/natural-resources-commission.
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