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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…
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…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today the winners of a youth outdoor adventure contest with Whitetail Frenzy. Winners of the contest, which was open to youth hunters who attended one of the WVDNR’s sectional meetings in March, will join Whitetail Frenzy May 3–5 for Read More…
The West Virginia Gold Rush returns April 1 – April 13, 2024, and is bigger and better than ever, with five times the number of chances to win prizes. During this two-week period, WV DNR will stock 68 lakes and streams with the Mountain State’s very own golden rainbow trout. This fish is prized by anglers Read More…
ANGLERS ARE REMINDED TO PURCHASE A 2024 FISHING LICENSE AND TROUT STAMP March 25, 2024 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the following waters were stocked during the week of March 18: While daily trout stockings are not announced in advance, the WVDNR publishes a list of Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that an angler has caught a state record bowfin on the Ohio River in Mason County, making this the fourth state record catch confirmed since December 2023. “There’s nothing quite as exciting as finding a trophy at the end of your line Read More…
THE FOLLOWING WATERS WERE STOCKED: The 2024 stocking season is underway. Stocking schedules can be found on pages 14 and 15 of the 2024 Fishing Regulations Summary. Daily stocking schedules are not released from any WVDNR office or hatchery prior to stocking events. Stockings are posted by the end of each business day on this Read More…
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ALUM CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will meet on February 25 at 1 p.m. at the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center in Alum Creek. The meeting is open to the public and those who attend in person will have an opportunity to make comments. Meeting AgendaCall to Order – 1:00 P.M. Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has awarded a $6.7 million contract to the March-Westin Company, Inc. of Morgantown to construct a new Tomblin Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center and Elk Viewing Platform in Logan County. Construction on the new facility will begin this spring Read More…