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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…
Generous hunters are donating deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) Program, which provides thousands of pounds of venison to needy families across the state. The 2022 season will mark the 31st consecutive year the Division of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Resources Section has sponsored the HHH Program. Since the inception of the program, Read More…
Hunting and trapping seasons for several small game species are set to open in West Virginia on Nov. 5. If you’ve never targeted small game, this fall and winter is a perfect time to give it a try. Get your license at WVhunt.com and plan a hunting trip today!
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission approved updates to the regulations for coyote night hunting. Using any color artificial light or night vision technology, including image intensification, thermal imaging or active illumination, for coyote hunting in West Virginia is permitted between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31 on private land. Hunting coyotes at Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — A special resident-only controlled deer hunt at the Green Bank Observatory in Green Bank, W.Va. has been scheduled for Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 3-4, the Observatory and West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today. All hunters who wish to apply must do so online at wvhunt.com. Applications must be submitted by midnight Read More…
For Release: April 13, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia’s navigable rivers continue to produce hefty catfish, including one that recently broke the state record for weight. On April 8, Cody Carver of Dry Branch, WV, caught and released a blue catfish that broke the state record for weight while fishing from a boat in the Read More…
According to the West Virginia DNR, the Spring Fling Youth Turkey Hunt had the greatest number of participants in many years with 79 youth registered for the event and taking to the woods early Saturday morning in hopes of returning with a contest winning bird. Winners for the event were 12 and under1st. Ava Bush2nd. Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday the results of its first in-person Archery in the Schools state tournament in two years along with the event’s top shooters and school-based teams. More than 600 students participated in the tournament and nearly 2,000 attendees were present at the Charleston Coliseum Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will meet in South Charleston on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and those who attend in person will have an opportunity to make comments. COVID-19 safety guidelines must be followed. A live stream of the meeting will also be Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today recognized the winners of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ first-annual Big Buck Photo Contest during a special event at the State Culture Center. The Governor announced five adult winners and surprised all youth finalists with a free lifetime hunting and fishing license. “We were completely blown away by Read More…
