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To prevent human-bear conflicts around the state, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is reminding residents to take extra precautions by removing bear attractants from their property. “Deliberately feeding a black bear is illegal in West Virginia, but many people don’t realize that they are unintentionally feeding bears, which can cause serious problems for Read More…
NUISANCE BEAR ACTIVITY IN WEST VIRGINIA PEAKS IN MAY AND JUNE. April 24, 2023 BECKLEY, W.VA. — To prevent nuisance black bear activity, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is reminding residents to remove bear attractants from their yards in the coming months. To avoid potential conflicts with bears, residents should remove bird feeders, pet food and Read More…
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Hunters in West Virginia harvested 1,727 black bears during the combined 2022 archery, crossbow and firearms seasons, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced on Thursday. The preliminary harvest for the combined 2022 seasons is 37 percent below the 2,756 bears killed in 2021. Hunters killed 521 bears during the first segment Read More…
Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia hunters harvested 2,756 black bears during the combined 2021 archery and firearms seasons, a 22 percent decrease compared to the 2020 harvest of 3,541 bears. The decreased black bear harvest can be attributed to abundant mast production, which was 61 percent above 2020 numbers and 8 percent above the Read More…
