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WVDNR OFFICIALS WILL PROVIDE FREE TROPHY BUCK MOUNT SCORING IN CHARLESTON CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that it is sponsoring the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show in Charleston on Jan. 23-25. The annual event, hosted by the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, draws thousands of hunters, anglers Read More…
Stocking schedules can be found in 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 page and on the hotline number at 304-558-3399. Missed stockings due to inclement weather are made up by either additional Read More…
ARTISTS HAVE UNTIL FEB. 19, 2025 TO SUBMIT WILDLIFE PAINTINGS November 20, 2024 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Artists who want a chance to have their wildlife paintings featured in the 2026 edition of the West Virginia Wildlife Calendar have until Feb. 19, 2025 to send their artwork to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Each year, the Read More…
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…