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…
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Recent Fish Stocking by WVDNR
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
Gov. Justice announces West Virginia State Wildlife Center reopens to the public
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…
RESIDENTS CAN HELP PROTECT BLACK BEARS AND PREVENT NUISANCE ACTIVITY BY CLEANING UP THEIR PROPERTY
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…
Gov. Justice Announces Winners of the Youth Outdoor Adventure Contest with Whitetail Frenzy
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…
WVDNR Announces Gold Rush 2024
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…
WVDNR STOCKS 75 WATERS DURING WEEK OF MARCH 18
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…
WVDNR REPORTS FOURTH STATE RECORD CATCH SINCE DECEMBER 2023
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…
WVDNR Recent Stocking Locations
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…
WVDNR Offering Tri-County Hunters Education Courses
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