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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As opening dates for fall hunting seasons approach, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding new hunters who were born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, that they need to complete a certified hunter education class before they can purchase a hunting license. “The WVDNR’s hunter education class is an Read More…
Q. AS A WEST VIRGINIA RESIDENT, DO I NEED ANY LICENSE TO BEAR HUNT ON MY OWN PROPERTY? No, but if you decide to hunt on your neighbor’s property (private or public), you need the appropriate hunting licenses. Q. IS BEAR HUNTING LEGAL DURING THE ANTLERLESS AND MUZZLELOADER DEER SEASONS IN DECEMBER? This depends on Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that its personnel will be conducting deer spotlight surveys in all WVDNR districts during the months of August and September. During the survey period, WVDNR personnel will be driving designated routes and using spotlights at night to count deer from county roads. Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announce that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will begin accepting applications for an archery lottery deer hunt at Twin Falls Resort State Park and that one lucky hunter will be chosen to participate in an episode of Whitetail Frenzy TV. Applications will be open July 15, and Read More…
HINTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the formation of a Natural Resources Police dive team within West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section. This team will assist the agency’s law enforcement efforts in boating incidents, cases of missing persons, and evidence recovery. During the ceremony at Bluestone State Park, the team demonstrated their expertise Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Updated hunting regulations for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and black bear will go into effect on July 1, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today with the release of its 2024–25 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary. “With West Virginia’s world-class deer seasons and other small and big game Read More…
RECORD-BREAKING BLACK CRAPPIE AND REDEAR SUNFISH CAUGHT IN JACKSON AND FAYETTE COUNTIES SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has reported that a record-breaking black crappie and redear sunfish were caught in June. “With these record catches, anglers continue to show the world that West Read More…
The WV DNR list 29 shooting ranges across the State where you can practice your skills. Whether you want to become a better hunter or just hone your marksmanship, you can find a shooting range nearby at a wildlife management area, state forest or other location. District 1 Shooting Ranges Dents Run *Location: Marion County – Read More…
THE FOLLOWING WATERS WERE STOCKED: Date Location 5/29/2024 Blackwater RiverCacapon Park LakesGlady ForkShavers Fork (Bemis)Shavers Fork (lower section)South Branch (C&R)South Branch (Franklin)South Branch (Smoke Hole) 5/28/2024 Elk River (C&R)Elk River (Randolph, Webster)North Fork South Branch
Popular attraction completes federal relicensing process CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French Creek has reopened to the public after completing a federal relicensing process. “We faced numerous challenges and overcame several obstacles, but we fought tirelessly to reopen Read More…
