Hunting/Fishing News

WV DNR Fishing Regulations Have Been Updated

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the availability of updated fishing regulations online at WVdnr.gov/fishing-regulations. “Whether you’re a West Virginia resident casting a line in a familiar lake or stream or a non-resident visiting on vacation, West Virginia offers the angling public a myriad of exciting opportunities, all within Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News Recreation West Virginia

BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN FALL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION OPEN

POPULAR EVENT FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 22-24 AT CANAAN VALLEY RESORT STATE PARK. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today that registration has opened for its Becoming An Outdoors Woman fall workshop at Canaan Valley Resort State Park on Sept. 22-24. The program is designed to introduce women to various hunting, fishing Read More…

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WVDNR, CITY OF MANNINGTON, EXPAND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES AT DENTS RUN WMA

AGREEMENT WILL PERMIT HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND FISHING ON NEARLY 114 ACRES, WHICH WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO DENTS RUN WMA. August 8, 2023 MANNINGTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today that the agency has entered into a long-term agreement with the city of Mannington to allow public hunting, fishing, and trapping on Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News West Virginia

Gov. Justice, WVDNR report 19% increase in number of stocked trout in 2023

Favorable weather and improved infrastructure is helping the WVDNR produce more trout at hatcheries around the state. CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced that the agency has stocked nearly 130,000 more trout in 2023 compared to the previous year.Between January and May 2023, the WVDNR stocked 802,481 trout in Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News Sports

WVDNR Announces Catfish Stocking

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. —  The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has stocked 28 waters around the state with catfish, the agency announced on Friday. Between May 31 and June 2, the following waters were stocked: All anglers 15 years and older are required to have a West Virginia fishing license and a valid form of Read More…

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PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS PROPOSED HUNTING, TRAPPING AND FISHING REGULATIONS.

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today dates and locations for 12 in-person public meetings on proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations. The public regulations meetings are scheduled at various locations around the state on Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hunters, trappers, anglers, Read More…

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Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce 4th annual lifetime license giveaway

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resource’s lifetime license giveawayis back for a fourth year.  Hunters and anglers who purchase an annual 2023 hunting, trapping or fishing license in the month of December will automatically be entered into the drawing. “There’s a lot of good things happening in Read More…

Human Interest Hunting/Fishing News

Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend to take place this Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12 

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice is once again calling all West Virginians to get their fishing gear ready, because West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend is back this Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, 2022. During these two days, residents and nonresidents are able to fish in West Virginia for free. The annual event gives novice Read More…