Calhoun County’s Daily Source for News & Inspiration
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Applications for a controlled mourning dove hunt at the South Branch Wildlife Management Area in Hardy County are now available, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today. The annual mourning dove controlled hunt is scheduled for Sept. 1–2. Hunters may register in person at the WVDNR District 2 headquarters Read More…
THE NEXT SEGMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA’S BLACK BEAR FIREARMS SEASON WILL RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH THE BUCK FIREARMS SEASON. November 13, 2023 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today reminded deer hunters that there will be a concurrent bear season in all or parts of 42 counties open to buck firearms hunting. Read More…
ACCESS ROADS IN SELECT NATIONAL FORESTS AND STATE WMAS OPEN TO CLASS Q PERMIT HOLDERS. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With fall hunting seasons about to open, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is reminding hunters with disabilities that select access roads in national forests and state-owned wildlife management areas are open to those with Class Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced that the 2024 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online at WVstateparks.com. “If you’re a hunter, angler, outdoor enthusiast or someone who just loves the natural beauty and goodness of West Virginia, our award-winning wildlife calendar is the best calendar you can Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Deer hunters in West Virginia have had a good year. According to preliminary numbers released by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources on Thursday, hunters harvested 118,606 deer during the 2022–2023 seasons, which is a 12.7 percent increase over the 2021 harvest and 12.2 percent above the five-year average of 105,718. Read More…
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…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources on Thursday announced the publication of updated fishing regulations and the return of trout stockings to select lakes and streams around the state. “Trout stocking in West Virginia is just one of the ways we contribute to the preservation and enhancement of our natural resources, Read More…
NEW K-9 PROGRAM WILL ASSIST WVDNR POLICE WITH SEARCH AND RESCUE AND HUMAN TRACKING, ARTICLE SEARCHES AND WILDLIFE DETECTION AND EVIDENCE RECOVERY. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday announced the launch of a new K-9 program for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section. WATCH FULL EVENT | VIEW PHOTO ALBUM During a Read More…
WATCH FULL EVENT | VIEW PHOTO ALBUM CHARLESTON, WV – At an event announcing the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) new K-9 Program, Gov. Jim Justice made a surprise announcement of a $6,000 pay raise for all WVDNR Police officers. The wage increase will take effect immediately and will apply to all active WVDNR Police officers and Read More…
West Virginia’s 2022 fall turkey harvest increased by almost 46 percent over last year’s harvest, according to preliminary results released by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Fall turkey hunters harvested 1,012 birds this past season compared to 694 birds last year. The fall 2022 harvest was just 0.24 percent below the five-year average Read More…
